Bedford Falsely Claimed to Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate

Bryan Bedford, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration, has claimed for years in his official biography that he holds a commercial pilot rating… Now, FAA records have revealed otherwise.

Modified Drone Crashes into Car Plant, Killing and Injuring Civilians

On June 15, 2025, Russian air defenses shot down a modified Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat drone over the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in the Republic of Tatarstan. The aircraft, reportedly converted by Ukraine into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), was part of an attempted strike on Russian drone production facilities.

Bill Signed into Law at the Wright Brothers National Museum in Dayton

On June 13, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill to make the Wright Flyer III the state’s official airplane. He was joined by the Wright’s great-grandnephew, bill sponsors, and Wright Brothers National Museum staff. The Wright Flyer III was the first fully controllable, practical airplane.

Tally Revealed At Paris Air Show, Valued At Over $10.5B

French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that it has secured over 650 pre-orders for its ERA 19-seat hybrid aircraft, slated to enter service by 2030, with five new customers at the show.

Montreal-Paris Flight To Host Customers At Annual Air Show

Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 bizjet has set a new city-pair speed record on a flight from Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL/CYUL) to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LGB/LFPB), averaging a top speed of more than 1,000 km/hr / 620 mph and completed the flight in a record time of 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Agency Pushes Back Axiom Mission 4 to Evaluate the Situation

There’s a new leak aboard the International Space Station (ISS), and NASA has quietly pressed pause on launching a crew of astronauts while it figures out what exactly is going on. The leak is believed to be related to the Russian Zvezda service module, one of the oldest parts of the station.

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Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, went down in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, very shortly after lifting off from runway 23 at Ahmedabad International Airport (AMD), India. Indian news reports indicate that all but one of the 242 passengers and crew perished in the accident.... And so far, as many as five people on the ground may have been killed as well. With practically no warning, South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has pushed a controversial regulation into action that requires overhauls for any aircraft engine older than 12 years. This rule grounds upwards of 1,400 aircraft until the pricey service is performed. China has completed the maiden flight of its heavy-lift cargo drone: the CH-YH1000. The bird is part of China’s growing effort to modernize transport infrastructure through unmanned a

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The Vertical Flight Society announced that dozens of the world’s electric aircraft developers and tech experts will be presenting at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 19-20, 2025, just prior to the EAA AirVenture. More than 35 experts will participate in this year’s EAS in 12 in-depth moderated discussions that will cover the full range of topics across the entire advanced air mobility – AAM – Industry. The FAA’s MedXpress website has been updated to assist pilots getting ready for the next visit with their AME, or aviation medical examiner, to renew their medical certificate. A comprehensive “Know Before You Go” document walks applicants through the steps necessary to prepare for the AME exam. This includes gathering medical records that must be submitted

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The Vertical Flight Society announced that dozens of the world’s electric aircraft developers and tech experts will be presenting at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 19-20, 2025, just prior to the EAA AirVenture. More than 35 experts will participate in this year’s EAS in 12 in-depth moderated discussions that will cover the full range of topics across the entire advanced air mobility – AAM – Industry. The FAA’s MedXpress website has been updated to assist pilots getting ready for the next visit with their AME, or aviation medical examiner, to renew their medical certificate. A comprehensive “Know Before You Go” document walks applicants through the steps necessary to prepare for the AME exam. This includes gathering medical records that must be su

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California-based aerospace start-up JetZero has formally selected Greensboro, North Carolina, as the site for its first US factory. This will be used to manufacture the company’s ‘all-wing’ aircraft: the Z4. The Z4 was specifically designed to cut fuel consumption, using an impressively low-drag and lightweight airframe that claims to be 50% more efficient than conventional airliners. This allows it to offer a 5,000 nautical mile range and accommodate 250 passengers. ertical Aerospace recently announced a partnership with Bristow Group to make its eVTOL aircraft, the VX4, a more feasible option for commercial operators. This knocks out the need for customers to track down crews, maintenance, insurance, and infrastructure on a separate bill. The VX4 has a fixed wing with four tilting propellers that allow both vertical and conventiona