Agreement Enables Bypassing ATC Academy Amid Shortage

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s first cohort of students in its air traffic control program is on track way to advance to FAA facilities for controller training. Skirting the FAA’s ATC Academy was made possible by a 2024 agreement signed onto by the agency and University to fast-track controller hiring as the agency faces a staffing shortage.

Potential US Tariffs Could Derail Carrier’s Relationship With Boeing

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has confirmed that incoming tariffs under US President Donald Trump could put an end to its long-standing commitment to Boeing and instead make it a customer for Chinese plane maker COMAC. This statement earned some words of caution from US officials.

Falcon 9 Operations in Vandenberg Boosted, Cape Canaveral May Follow

The Federal Aviation Administration recently took the Air Force’s advice and granted SpaceX a drastic increase in annual Falcon 9 operations out of Vandenberg Space Force Base. Now, a draft environmental assessment is in place to bring Cape Canaveral operations from 50 to 120 per year.

Two H215s to Serve in rescEU Fleet

Greece has placed an order for additional firefighting helicopters from Airbus, opting for 8 new H215 aircraft as the region seeks to bolster readiness for future deployments. The purchase will be supported by European funds, resulting in a government-owned, contractor-operated model. That means the new H215s will largely be operated by Airtelis and SAF Hélicoptères, knowledgeable and experienced firms in the European firefighting world. 

Manufacturer Ships the Airline’s A350 From France to Tokyo

Airbus is resurrecting a former trade war tactic by redirecting aircraft deliveries to US airlines through other countries to avoid President Trump’s tariff chaos. The move is part of a broader effort to minimize the financial impact of proposed import duties on civil aircraft.

Corn-Burnin' Air Tractor Competitor Continues Conquest of Brazilian Market

Embraer has announced plans to attend the 30th Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto with their “top-selling” cropduster, the Ipanema 203. Sany Onofre, Embraer Agricultural Aviation Leader, said the Ipanema would be a perfect addition to the exhibition. "Agrishow, one of the largest agricultural fairs in the world and the largest agricultural fair in Brazil, is a great opportunity for producers looking for solutions that deliver higher productivity and lower costs for their crops.

Lockheed Martin is Happy to Stick By Their Partners for Future Launches, Too

A Firefly Alpha rocket bearing a Lockheed Martin demo satellite failed to reach orbit earlier this week, after a previous scrub by ground equipment. The FLTA0006 mission was going just fine and dandy for about two and a half minutes, when a cloud appeared between the stages, followed by a puff of debris as the upper stage continued upwards. Firefly followed up on the issue shortly after, announcing the launch “experienced a mishap between stage separation and second stage ignition that led to the loss of the Lightning engine nozzle extension, substantially reducing the engine’s thrust.” 

Klyde Wonders If The 'New' SouthWest Can 'Out-Spirit' Spirit...

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Modular, Turnkey Installation Highlighted for Ease, Cost, and Turnaround

Gogo Business Aviation has given the Plane Simple Electronically Steered Antenna its blessing after capping off a battery of flight tests. The announcement came by way of their work alongside MAG Aerospace, “a premier innovator of defense technology,” as they put an aircraft through a series of “gate-to-gate continuous operations through all planned maneuvers, including standard taxi, take-off, and landing, as well as more challenging racetrack, figure-of-eight patterns, ascent/descent profiles, and hard bank movements up to 30 degrees.” 

Marketing Firm’s Antics Just Keep Getting Sillier

Admittedly, the whole idea of commercial delivery firm “Sent Into Space” is to provide companies with off-the-wall, unorthodox launch service marketing, but we still can’t help but fall for it every time. Last time around, Sent Into Space delivered a batch of soccer jerseys into orbit, but their latest delivery saw one of Nabisco’s Oreo cookies. The firm did their usual thing, creating an Oreo themed microsat to hold a single cookie in the perfect position for some cute spacefaring footage. The center piece was built to house a “custom engineered cookie cannon” that was tested out with dozens of oreo sleeves on the ground before sending it up to prime

Also: Flight Hour Reqs, Gulfstream Records, Boeing NGAD Award, TX Pilot Jailed 

The staff of Aero-News is heartbroken to report that Rob Holland lost his life in an as yet inexplicable landing accident. Flying in to Langley Air Force Base, Thursday, Holland was a featured performer for the Air Power Over Hampton Roads airshow. He had been inbound form Nashville (KBNA) when the flight went awry... Vertical Aviation International is calling on its members to help prevent Introduction 0026-A from passing an upcoming vote. If their mission fails, only electric and essential helicopters will be allowed to operate using NYC heliports. Int. 0026-A w

Also: Flight Hour Reqs, Gulfstream Records, Boeing NGAD Award, TX Pilot Jailed 

The staff of Aero-News is heartbroken to report that Rob Holland lost his life in an as yet inexplicable landing accident. Flying in to Langley Air Force Base, Thursday, Holland was a featured performer for the Air Power Over Hampton Roads airshow. He had been inbound form Nashville (KBNA) when the flight went awry... Vertical Aviation International is calling on its members to help prevent Introduction 0026-A from passing an upcoming vote. If their mission fails, only electric and essential helicopters will be allowed to operate using NYC heliports. Int. 0026-A was prop

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In response to two recent general aviation accidents that made national headlines, more than 5,000 pilots have joined the “National Pause for General Aviation Safety.” This is a six-month campaign launched in April 2025 by the Air Safety Institute. The initiative, backed by the FAA and 22 other aviation organizations, urges GA pilots to slow down, refocus, and maybe—just maybe—stop flying into trouble. Epic Flight Academy and Seminole State College of Florida (SSC) have signed an agreement that enables pilots trained at Epic to trans

From 2012 (YouTube Edition): Extensive Expertise in Backup Solutions Makes MCIA Uniquely Qualified In This Market

There's no such thing, in aviation, as TOO much caution... hence the reason the industry has expended so much time, energy and talent in creating backup systems for critical functions in today's aircraft. One of the true leaders in the aero-backup technology arena is Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics.

Pilot Attempted To Restore Electrical And Engine Power, However, Was Unsuccessful

On January 30, 2024, about 1317 Pacific standard time, an experimental amateur-built Raptor Junior 540, N906CR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot received serious injuries and the pilot-rated passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft...

Jamming Denotes emissions that do not mimic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals (e.g., GPS and WAAS), but rather interfere with the civil receiver's ability to acquire and track GNSS signals.  Jamming can result in denial of GNSS navigation, positioning, timing and aircraft dependent functions. 

"Respectfully, U.S. and European airlines should not be even contemplating the future purchase of airplanes from Chinese military companies...” Source: US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, the top Democrat on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, commenting as low-cost carrier Ryanair confirmed that incoming tariffs under US President Donald Trump could put an end to its long-standing commitment to Boeing and instead make it a customer for Chinese plane maker COMAC.