Manufacturer Earns Production Authorization from ASTM International

Indiana-based Swift Fuels recently made an exciting announcement related to what seems to be its most promising product: the 100R unleaded fuel has earned ASTM production specification approval. This 100-octane blend is the company’s third to pass the milestone, with its UL94 being on the market for over a decade.

City Was Hit By 75 mph Wind Gusts, Damaging Multiple Aircraft and Hangars

On Friday, September 5, Texas pilots learned the hard way exactly how important it is to use tie-downs, with one plane being flipped by 75-mile-per-hour wind gusts and coming to rest on another. Several planes and hangars were damaged in the storms, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Organizers Gear Up for Next Year’s America-Centered Event

Who said we can’t be excited for Florida’s favorite airshow year-round? EarlyBird Tickets for SUN ‘n FUN’s 52nd annual aerospace expo, celebrating ‘Red, White, and Blue at 52,’ have officially gone live, with all proceeds supporting educational initiatives through the Aerospace Center for Excellence.

Pilots Can Now Earn Their Wings of Gold Before Landing on an Aircraft Carrier

Due to ‘increased technological capabilities’, pilots in the US Navy no longer have to log a landing on an aircraft carrier before graduating from flight training. Instead, aviators will save much of their carrier practice for follow-on training with their fleet replacement squadron assignment.

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The folks at Deltahawk took us up on an invitation to join us at the Midwest Aviation Expo in Mt. Vernon Illinois... where Jim Campbell conducted a reacquaintance test flight in their SR20 testbed... 2 and half years after he flew it the first time... the first aviation journalist to enjoy the distinction. The next generation of Deltahawk Diesel, as installed in the SR20 is an astounding 277 pounds lighter... The aviation world, occasionally, has to put up with its share of nutballs... this time from a 57-year-old man from North Bend, who is now facing 17 charges after police say he broke into the GA area of Southwest Oregon Regional. Joby Aviation announced the completion of a first-of-its-kind demonstration of its autonomous flight technology in logging more than 7,000 miles of autonomous operations in over 40 flight hours, including the succe

MOSAIC-Centric Event Set For November 6-8, 2025... DON'T Miss It!

After a master strategy meeting this last week on the grounds of the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo campus, details have been completed for the first MOSAIC-dedicated, MOSAIC-centric Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25). With the rule officially announced, AFE25 stands to be the best opportunity for MOSAIC-interested folks to get their questions answered and for the industry to show the aviation community that they are ready to serve this expanding niche. 

Agency Proposes Changes That Would Streamline the Check-Out Process

The Federal Aviation Administration seems just as fed up with the delays plaguing US commercial aircraft manufacturers… and is finally putting in the work to fix them. The agency announced on September 3 that plans are in the works to speed the certification process of new airliners while aligning the US with international standards.

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The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun its flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, taking a vital step for its manufacturer, General Atomics. The CCA is a much-needed improvement over existing fixed-wing UAVs in the portfolio, adding a slew of low-observability elements to keep up with developments abroad. The Oceanside, California, Police Department is rolling out a trial run of its ‘drone as first responder’ program using funds from a state grant to improve police response times and provide situational awareness for officers enroute to the scene. The program will be used for emergency calls requiring rapid police presence. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the start of the next step in identifying a Prime Integrator to manage the creation of a brand new air traff

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Textron eAviation is putting the development of its Nexus eVTOL aircraft on hold, meaning its first flight is no longer part of the 2025 agenda. The manufacturer claims that its current aircraft lineup takes priority. President Donald Trump announced on September 2 that the U.S. Space Command will relocated from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The city has a long and rich history going back to the 1950s and Wernher Von Braun’s rocket team and has been a major hub for space and defense companies. One person was killed and three others injured in a mid-air collision at the Fort Morgan Municipal Airport (KFMM) in Fort Morgan, Colorado, at about 10:40 am MT on Sunday August 31. The two aircraft, an Extra EA-300/LC and a Cessna 172M, each had two occupants and were attempting to land on runway 14 at the uncontrolled (non-towered) airport when they collided nea

US Airlines Paused Operations After the Hamas Conflict Began in 2023

Two years after the ongoing Israel-Hamas war broke out, United has officially resumed flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) from Chicago and Washington. The carrier became the first to revive service to Israel on July 21 with the Newark to Israel route, followed by Delta’s JFK-TLV operation on September 1.