House Oversight Committee Points to Several Cases of Traumatic Brain Injury

Leaders of the House Oversight Committee are pushing - more like shoving - the Navy to round up data related to the brain health of its F-18 pilots. Their letter references recent reports of cognitive dysfunction and mental health issues in flight crews, especially those who are frequently hurled off boats at 200 miles per hour.

Budget Carrier Returns to Chapter 11 Months After Completing its Restructuring

No, this isn’t an old title; Spirit Airlines is back under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, merely five months after completing its restructuring process. The ultra-low-cost carrier has been teetering on the edge after taking a hard financial hit during Covid-19 and failing to bounce back with its competitors.

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The Aero-News crew is getting ready to pack up a lot of video gear, their laptops and other tools in order to cover next week’s MidWest Aviation Expo. The 17th ANNUAL Midwest Aviation Expo will be Thursday, September 4-6, 2025 at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (MVN) Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Midwest Aviation Expo has been specifically organized to showcase the sport aviation industry and they do it quite well... turning into one of our favorite annual events... affording one and all to see some of the latest LSA and other sport aircraft as well as conduct a LOT of demo rides and one-on-one conversations about the planes and products on display. With MOSAIC finally in the rear view mirror, a number of promising LSA and Sport Aviation projects are starting to emerge out of the darkness. one of the more interesting is the Vickers wave,

MTV-16 4-Blade Prop Gets Nod, FAA STC In Progress

MT-Propeller announced it received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency STC for the installation of its 4-blade MTV-16-1-C-F/CF225-37a propeller on Cessna 404/406 Titan aircraft powered by two Teledyne Continental GTSIO-520-M engines.

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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, “the world’s longest range business aircraft.” The G800 capped off its certification process back in April. Its biggest point of pride is the “industry’s lowest cabin altitude of 2,840 feet” at a 41,000 ft cruise. It even has the newer “plasma ionization air purification system” that became something to have in the COVID days, as well as a 100% fresh air system inside. Freezing temperatures and water-contaminated hydraulic fluid combined to bring down an F-35A Lightning II on January 28 at Eielson AFB, Alaska. After the pilot attempted to troubleshoot the issue for nearly an hour, the aircraft stopped responding to control inputs so he ejected safely and walked under his own power to an ambulance as the aircraf

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The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is offering its apologies to fans for the double class withdrawal from this year’s National Championship Air Races (NCAR). This comes in the form of 10 percent ticket refunds on existing orders, a 10 percent price drop on all new tickets, and the option to seek a complete refund or deferral to 2026. The three largest European suppliers of leaded avgas were recently granted an extension to the EU’s ban, securing 100LL production until April 2032. The first of the three approvals, granted for Shell, came from the European Commission’s REACH Committee on June 26. It passed with 26 votes in favor, one abstention, and none opposed, effectively securing Shell’s 100LL supply chain for the next seven years. DHS may be looking to create its own sort of airline for deporting il

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The Air Force has put out a call to commission a one-to-one copy of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. This is a low-cost attack drone that Russia has been using heavily against Ukraine… and that the US wants to know just how to take down. The request for information specifies that the drone must match the Shahed’s form, fit, and function, though the government isn’t providing any technical specifics. The X37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched this past week, August 21, on its eighth mission, lifting off at 11:50 p.m. ET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The vehicle is now reported as 'healthy' on orbit and proceeding with standard checkout. Less than six months after completing its seventh mission with a landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., on March 7, 2025, the spaceplane is back in space. The US A

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. 

What Ever Happened to that Deal for a Dozen Cheetahs?

Draken International asserts Denel Aeronautics breached a $35.2 million USD contract when they failed to deliver all 12 of the Cheetah fighters as ordered. After 7 years, Draken only received 3 aircraft, and the dysfunctional South African manufacturer seems unable to fulfill the rest. Draken is suing for $7.1 million in advance payments issued, plus damages, which is less than the $12.7 million they paid Denel to take on the project to start. In short? Well, Denel's not doing so great, and it seems like they're unable to get the rest of the order flying, whether they can't afford the parts or the people required...

Proposals To Identify Prime Integrator Next Step

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy 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 traffic control system. To do so, the DOT and FAA have crafted an innovative, first of its kind federal procurement contract, and interested parties may submit proposals through a Request for Solutions by September 21, 2025.