Tariffs and Import Troubles Knock Out One of DJI’s Biggest Markets

The excitement of DJI’s recent flagship drone announcement was slightly diminished by the decision to exclude US customers from the launch. Though the US and DJI have been on poor terms for years, many did not expect the drone manufacturer to willingly sacrifice such a large market.

China Says Airlines Can Accept Boeing Aircraft

One day after news broke of temporary cuts in steep tariffs and the agreement on trade between the U.S. and China, China removed the ban on its domestic carriers accepting deliveries of Boeing airliners. Officials in Beijing have notified government agencies and the airlines that deliveries of U.S.-made aircraft can resume.

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EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida announced that the 2025 Ray Aviation Scholarship winner is Abdiel Hernandez from Tavares, Florida, a 16-year-old finishing up his sophomore year at Tavares High School. Abdiel has been a member of the EAA Chapter 534 youth program for some time and has taken several flights with their Young Eagles program. He has always had an interest in aviation, and wants to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. DirectFly USA brought several of its best-sellers, the Alto NG, to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. In the end, every single one sold and will be put to work in a flight training role. Demand has yet to slow, with this year’s production slots still filling up. The U.S. State Department has given initial approval for the sale to Ukraine of $310.5 million worth of equipment and training support for F-16 fighter

Two SUBARU Bell 412EPXs Mark Significant Achievement

Bell Textron Canada announced that the completion of two SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters marked the 6,000th commercial aircraft produced at its Commercial Delivery and Assembly Center in Mirabel, Quebec. The aircraft will be operated by the Surete du Quebec (Quebec Police Force).

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A bill to limit frivolous use of ADS-B tracking data was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. This legislation battles the recent trend of US airports using ADS-B information to impose landing fees on general aviation planes. fter a ‘telecommunications issue’ with Philadelphia TRACON brought yet another string of delays, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared plans to cut back flights into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The ground stop lasted for around 45 minutes. Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport will be reduced “for the next several weeks,” Duffy claimed... Hartzell Engine Tech acquired E-MAG, maker of aircraft electronic ignition systems that are lightweight, reliable, and provide longer engine lifespans, improved starting, and smooth idle. Hartzell Engine Tech intends to obtain certification

Bakersfield Resident Admits He Did It

Brett Hair, 23 years of age, of Bakersfield, California, pleaded guilty in court to aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.

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Merlin’s flight testing campaign continues to rapidly progress with its certification-ready Cessna Caravan at Quonset State Airport (KOQU) in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Recent test flights validated core systems functionalities including Flight Guidance and Autothrottle. These assist the aircraft in maintaining its desired flight path and automatically manage airspeed using engine thrust. Dronetag has confronted the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority for allegedly selling an identical copy of its remote ID device, the Mini. Despite its legal team reaching out several times, they have not received a response. Dronetag is an EU-funded and NATO-supported manufacturer that produces a variety of technologies for drones. Several of these are remote ID devices, which serve as a sort of digital license plate to broadcast the drone's location data to other parties. Slova

Pilot Mall’s Handcrafted Aircraft Replicas Celebrate All Eras of Aviation

At the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, High Flying Models drew crowds to its booth for its growing line of handcrafted scale aircraft models. Each model, hand-carved from Philippine Mahogany and meticulously painted, is built-to-order or selected from a catalog of over 300 designs. The lineup, offered under all-things-aviation supplier Pilot Mall, spans general aviation, military, commercial, and even spaceflight. Despite the wide selection, there are bound to be several customers whose planes didn’t make the cut for the official website. This is why High Flying Models accepts custom orders.

Commerce Department Cites National Security Threats from Aircraft Imports

On May 1, the US Department of Commerce opened an investigation into imported commercial jets, engines, and other components due to concerns for national security. This probe comes as airlines search for delivery alternatives that would skirt recent tariffs under President Trump.

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ANN’s Jim Campbell got an hour in the SLEEK Blackshape Prime last week along with a chance to wring it out a bit in order to investigate its performance and capabilities. The current generation of tandem hotrods are getting a lot of attention... but the Prime appears to deserve it. Our low-wing composite test bird was powered by a Rotax 915 and an MT prop, retractable gear and a lavish bubble canopy that makes one feel like they are flying a goldfish bowl... The Porto Aviation Risen has gotten a LOT of attention for a non-stop Trans-Atlantic run to oshkosh last year, distinctive looks and some impressive cruise speeds... but now, Porto reports that they have conducted necessary flutter analysis to make sure that the bird can handle the speeds demonstrated to this point. DirectFly USA brought several of its best-sellers, the Alto NG, to this year’s SUN