Agency Extends Controversial Oversight Program for Three More Years

The Federal Aviation Administration recently agreed to renew Boeing’s self-oversight program, allowing the plane maker to certify most of its own inspections, repairs, and factory work for at least another three years. This setup has garnered considerable criticism due to several high-profile incidents.

One Million Square Foot Facility to be Built in Okaloosa County

Aerospace manufacturer Williams International recently decided on a location for its new billion-dollar, million-square-foot turbine engine manufacturing facility. The investment is expected to create more than 330 jobs in Northwest Florida.

55-Year-Old Hit With Six-Month Flight Ban After Paragliding Incident

On May 24, a routine paragliding equipment test went wrong when a strong updraft pushed the pilot to an altitude of 28,000 feet. He was able to regain enough control to get back on the ground, where he will stay for the next six months due to the flight ban that followed.

Mach 2 CEO Warns of Rising Costs Amid Geopolitical Pressures

After several years of escalating premiums, the US aviation insurance market is finally enjoying a short-lived period of softening rates. Now, however, some say this downward trend is unlikely to last. The primary culprits of this expectation are inflation, rising repair costs, and even tariffs.

The Cat and Its Previous Owners Fell Nearly 400 Feet in Bryce Canyon

A search and rescue helicopter pilot who was called to Bryce Canyon National Park in late April after two visitors fell to their deaths recently rescued the miraculous survivor that was with them: an elderly tabby cat by the name of Mirage. The previous owners’ next of kin were quick to give their blessing.

History Restored Tour Visits Richmond, VA In June

The B-29 DOC History Restored Tour announced it will stop at the Richmond International Airport (RIC), in Richmond, Virginia, on June 12-16. The P-51 Mustang Gunfighter will accompany the Superfortress on the tour stop.

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After 6 were killed in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River, several US Representatives presented bizarre legislation that would ban pretty much all non-essential helicopter operations across New York City. The bill addresses a general heightened concern for growing air traffic rates in high-density areas and new irrational anti-aviation sentiment. Around 3,000 machinists from two Pratt & Whitney plants in Connecticut officially inked an end to a three-week strike over wages, job security, and retirement benefits by approving a four-year contract. The strike, which began on May 5, marked the company’s first labor stoppage since 2001. H55, Swiss-based developer of electric aircraft, announced the conclusion of the Arizona segment of its Across USA Tour for its Bristell B23 Energic aircraft with 104th landing up to this point. This was t

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As the air traffic controller shortage trudges on, the US Department of Transportation is rolling out even more financial incentives (aka bribes) to encourage experienced controllers to remain on the job beyond retirement age. The latest offer is a 20% annual bonus. Vertical Aerospace announced that its VX4 eVTOL performed its first successful winged flight with a pilot at the controls, marking the first piloted wingborne flight of a winged eVTOL in open European airspace. The flight, piloted by Chief Test Pilot Simon Davies, came on the heels of approval by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, or CAA. SpaceX launched its ninth flight test of a complete Starship vehicle nearly on time after a few minutes of holds before getting a move on. This was a far tougher flight test than previous missions, especially for the booster which was subjected to

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.

An Amazing Experience Awaits The Chosen Few...

Oshkosh, to us, seems the perfect place to get started on watching aviation recover the past couple of years... and so ANN is putting EXTRA effort and resources into our coverage of Oshkosh 2025... just a little under 90 days hence. We are now undertaking the process to seek talented stringers to help us present Oshkosh and the sport and general aviation community to the world around us. If you ever thought about joining us, this is THE year to do it. IF YOU want to be a part of this unique adventure, speak up NOW, rather than later, because we're going to be looking for the best volunteer folks we can find and are planning to do so ASAP. You've been warned (grin)....