Engine Issue Scrubbed 2024 D-Day Flight, Inspired 2025 Tour

In 2024, the Commemorative Air Force’s R4D Ready 4 Duty was scheduled to convoy with other iconic transport aircraft over to Europe for ceremonies commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. However, a critical engine issue forced the aircraft to scrub that mission.

Signing Ceremony Completes Turkish Aerospace Firm’s Acquisition

Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Technologies said it has vowed to revitalize Piaggio Aerospace during the signing ceremony that completed its takeover of the Italian executive aircraft manufacturer after the transaction proceedings began in December 2024.

House Must Reaffirm Before Getting President Trump’s Signature

The U.S. Senate passed the budget reconciliation bill, aka President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, that contains $12.5 billion for the modernization and upgrading of the FAA’s air traffic control system. The lower chamber of Congress needs to reaffirm the legislation as modified by the Senate before getting to President Trump’s desk.

Took Out Seven Targets Before Jet Hit, No Time To Eject

Ukrainian first-class F-16 pilot Lt. Col. Maksym Ustymenko was killed in action after he shot down seven Russian drones and missiles during a major air attack on June 29 that involved a record 537 Russian drones and missiles. Ustymenko had used up all of aircraft’s weapons and his aircraft was struck and damaged while engaging the last target.

Largest Direct Jet Order By Scandinavian Airlines Since 1996

Scandinavian Airlines placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with options for an additional 10 in the largest direct manufacturer jet order by SAS since 1996. The aircraft are intended for the airline’s fleet renewal program focusing on efficiency, reducing emissions, and opening future growth opportunities.

Two-Blade Carbon Composite Gets Moniker In Hartzell’s Contest

Owners of the Mooney M20 series aircraft have another choice of propeller with the FAA’s approval of Hartzell’s latest Supplemental Type Certificate for the prop daringly named Outlaw. The newly certified carbon fiber composite two-blade prop got its name with the winning entry in Hartzell’s Name the Prop contest.

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Volocopter has resumed work towards the certification of its VoloCity eVTOL, this time under the guiding hand of Diamond Aircraft. The manufacturer filed for insolvency late last year before being saved in a $11 million deal this March. Volocopter had big plans: high-profile air show appearances, flashy partnerships with Honeywell and Mercedes-Benz, and a demo flight debut planned for the 2024 Paris Olympics... Swiss electric aircraft developer H55 completed over 50 demo flights in the Palo Alto stop of its Across America tour. The Bristell B23 Energic aircraft demonstrated the reliability of its electric propulsion system and the company said total purchase commitments garnered during the tour now account for the first two years of production. Searching through the debris of an assault on Ukraine led drone hunters to a startling discovery: Russia may b

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The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act was introduced in the House by Representative Bob Onder (R-MO) and in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), to federally restrict the use of ADS-B flight tracking data for non-safety-related purposes. The bills prohibit the use of ADS-B to assess fees or initiate enforcement actions unrelated to safety. The National STOL Series suffered a devastating loss when the truck towing the event trailer was involved in an accident in Montana. The truck flipped, caught fire, and both truck and trailer were destroyed in the subsequent fire. Thankfully no one was injured but all the equipment used in putting on events was lost. Volocopter has resumed work towards the certification of its VoloCity eVTOL, this time under the guiding hand of Diamond Aircraft. The manufacturer filed for insolvency late last year before

"OIQ"???—What The Heck Is That?

Pay attention, Oshkosh exhibitors... this is IMPORTANT. The OIQ is something essential for those of you doing any kind of business at AirVenture 2025— it's your OSHKOSH INNOVATION QUOTIENT, and it can be critially important to the success of your efforts. It determines your relevance, your ability to innovate, and your value to the aviation world.  And this year, we think there is no better way to display it than one of the most anticipated episodes of ANN's award-winning Airborne news program—dramatically scheduled for the Friday before AirVenture opens the gates. 

From 2021: The Inside Skinny On What Being An ANN Oshkosh Stringer Is All About

By ANN Senior Stringer Extraordinare, Gene Yarbrough The annual gathering at Oshkosh is a right of passage or a pilgrimage to Mecca for many. However the rank and file public rarely have the opportunity to experience the FULL Oshkosh experience. Oshkosh, like onions and ogres, is a multi-layered microcosm within the enigma of the greater Wisconsin county in which it transpires. The Aero-News Network stringer has opportunity, and if so inclined, the access to every aspect of general aviation including the "behind the scenes" view few even know exist.