Also: Bristell Receives Part 23, Sonex Highwing Webinar, AV-30-C Update, MOSAIC Consultancy

The GA community is eagerly anticipating the date that marks the beginning of a new era for many pilots: October 22, 2025. That is when the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – MOSAIC – final rule takes effect, and it will have a profound influence on many aspects of general aviation but perhaps most especially sport pilots. OK.... with a little over a month to go, it’s time to get serious! Thanks to the folks at Sun n Fun, we have a highly professional online ticketing apparatus at our disposal for next month’s Affordable Flying Expo. And we have other good news... use the code “AFE2025” and you can get $5 OFF the adult ticket price of $15 or even more for a three day pass. After an insane amount of work on the part of the ANN crew and more than a little hand holding by the event experts at

Also: Final IAF MiG-21s, United Adds Starlink, CAF Update On P-47N, Boeing’s Cert Restored

Gulfstream has announced the all-new, super-midsize Gulfstream G300 -- which will replace the Gulfstream G280 and feature Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows as well as an all-new Harmony Flight Deck. Gulfstream announced the G300 at its exclusive Discover the Difference customer event in Savannah. OK.... with a little over a month to go, it’s time to get serious! Thanks to the folks at Sun n Fun, we have a highly professional online ticketing apparatus at our disposal for next month’s Affordable Flying Expo. And we have other good news... use the code “AFE2025” and you can get $5 OFF the adult ticket price of $15 or even more for a three day pass. SpaceX has filed a preliminary Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) indicating that Starship’s 11th test flight could launch no earlier than October 13. As always, dates and times in pre

Aircraft At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

ANN’s Jim Campbell spoke with Jake Mottram, Manager for Mini-Max USA, and when Jim said he was glad to see Mini-Max back in business, Jake said he’s heard the same thing from plenty of people and it’s been awesome to hear during their week at the 2025 EAA AirVenture Air Show and Fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is their first AirVenture as Mini-Max USA and Jake said the wealth of knowledge they’ve picked up from their customers during the show has been amazing.

Engine Anomaly Repeated Several Times Before The Engine Lost Power Completely

On August 11, 2024, about 1359 easter daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N2504M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ponce Inlet, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 banner tow flight. The pilot reported that during the second flight of the day, the airplane departed with 17 gallons of fuel. About 1 hour after departure at about 500 ft mean seal level, the airplane experienced a momentary surge in engine power. The engine anomaly repeated several times before the engine lost power completely. Unable to restore engine power, the pilot released the banner and performed a forced landing to an exposed sandbar.

400+ From 36 States Attend, Announce Exec Cmte And Regional Directors

The National Association of State Aviation Officials held its 94th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Anchorage, Alaska, from September 21-24, 2025, that brought more than 400 attendees from 36 states for what the group’s leaders called a resounding success.

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA)

The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft. The UK Air Display scene is flourishing, with more air displays taking place in this country every year than in the whole of the rest of Europe put together. By this means, large numbers of the general public are given the opportunity of seeing and appreciating the flying of historic aircraft.

Decision Altitude (DA) A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot does not see the required visual references. 

Choose How YOU Want To View Your Aero News: Headlines And Teasers

We're all pretty excited about the new website design here at ANN, but we HAVE heard from some of you that you liked the way that content was displayed on the old site.  We hear you, and before you chuck your bitgrinder out a 5th story window, you should know that there are several ways that you can view your Aero-Content.

“The quality of our training is a reflection of the facilities, people and aircraft fleet that make Skyborne,” said flight school CEO Lee Woodward. “As we continue to grow in the US, these aircraft will play a critical role in ensuring we consistently meet the expected high standards of flight training by our students. Our partnership with a trusted and reliable aircraft manufacturer ensures our students feel confident and safe during flight.” Source: CEO Lee Woodward commenting as just over three months after hitting the market, Piper Aircraft’s diesel-powered multi-engine trainer has logged its first domestic order. The deal will deliver five of the Seminole DX aircraft to Florida-based Skyborne Airline Academy, which has been a loyal Piper customer since its initial order for 11 Pilot 100i aircraft in 2023.

General Kenneth Wilsbach Will Replace the Outgoing General David Allvin

After US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin unexpectedly announced his plans to step down just halfway into his term, President Donald Trump has turned to retiring fighter pilot Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach to fill his shoes. Allvin will remain in charge until the Senate gives its nod of approval to the nominee.