Black Hawk S-70UAS Conversion To Lead & Resupply Air Assault Missions

Sikorsky took the conversion of its UH-60L Black Hawk into the S-70UAS U-Hawk fully autonomous, heavy-lift cargo vehicle from concept to reality in just 10 months. The U-Hawk was modified to have 25 percent more cargo space and integrated it with MATRIX autonomy technology.

Failure To Meet Terms Of 2019 Engine Services Agreement

Flexjet filed a lawsuit against Honeywell in 2023 related to non-fulfillment of a Mechanical Services Agreement the two companies entered into in 2018. Under the MSA, Honeywell was supposed to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on several engine types used by Flexjet aircraft, but even from the beginning had challenges keeping up with the pace of those services.

Sustainability Work Integrated With the Company’s Other Five Business Units

Textron has confirmed that it will be retiring its eAviation business unit… but only its name. Programs within the sector, including Pipistrel, the Nexus eVTOL, and various military technologies, seemingly remain alive and well under the company’s other five divisions. The restructuring takes effect January 4, 2026.

Leadership Named For São Paulo-based Team

Daher Aircraft announced the establishment of its operations in Brazil, based in São Paulo, a major step in the company’s strategy to support and expand its product lines of turboprop-powered TBM and Kodiak aircraft in Brazil and across Latin America.

Biz Jet Aims to Enter Service By Year’s End

The Bombardier Global 8000 is positioning itself to be the fastest civilian aircraft on the market since the Concorde, setting a new top speed of Mach 0.95. As long as the timeline does not veer off track, the jet will be entering service before the year’s end.

Manufacturing Was Capped at 38 MAX Jets Per Month After the Infamous Door Plug Incident

Boeing has been approved to churn out up to 42 MAX jets per month, giving it some leeway from a cap that was set early last year after a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines flight mid-air. This comes just a month after the FAA partially restored the manufacturer’s right to certify planes that roll off the line.

White House to Drop $500M on Securing Airspace Above Stadiums

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the White House is turning its attention to the airspace above with plans for a $500 million drone program. This is aimed at helping state and local governments counter potential drone threats and keep pace with ever-advancing aviation technology.

JJ Frigge At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

ANN’s Rex Alexander spoke with JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller at the 2025 EAA AirVenture Air Show and Fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Frigge said the company’s been dedicated to innovation in blade technology and focused on carbon fiber for quite a while. They feel the combination of durability, strength, quality, and reliability sets it apart from other materials and options available. Carbon fiber props have been in the market for over 40 years and the blades are certified for unlimited life. With some of the fleet operators, the blades come in for overhaul every 4-6 years.

Student Pilot’s Failure To Maintain Airspeed And Altitude Resulting In A Collision With The Ground During The Base To Final Turn

Analysis: The solo student pilot reported she was on downwind to land and noted she was a bit lower than usual so she turned base early to compensate. While on the base leg her recollection of events wasn’t clear. She remembered feeling task saturated and that she may not have maintained her altitude and airspeed resulting in the glider impacting the ground during the base to final turn.

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