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Fri, Feb 07, 2025

Vertical Wraps Up Thrustborne Flight Testing

Over 30 Piloted Flights Executed Since Early January

Verical Aerospace announced on February 4, 2025, the successful completion of Phase 2 of its piloted flight test program for its VX4 eVTOL aircraft, including vertical takeoff and hovering, and low-speed maneuvers over a small defined area.

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Fri, Feb 07, 2025

NTSB Final Report: Pool Cessna R172

Accident Flight Likely Encountered Moderate Mountain Wave Turbulence With Downdrafts As Strong As 500 Ft Per Minute

Analysis: After takeoff, the flight proceeded toward the intended destination airport. Position data initially depicted the airplane about 0.75 miles from the departure airport at 6,000 ft mean sea level. The final data point was recorded about 10 minutes later when the airplane was about 15 miles from the departure airport at an altitude of 9,400 ft msl. This was about 0.20 miles from the accident site. The pilot’s family informed local authorities that the flight was overdue, and the accident site was located the following morning.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Embry Riddle Selects CubCrafters For New Flight Team Aircraft

University Prepares to Replace Legacy Cessna Fleet With NX Cubs

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) recently announced that its flight team, the Golden Eagles, will be moving out its legacy fleet of Cessna 150s. The aircraft will be replaced by CubCrafters NX Cubs in late 2025. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team is based at the ERAU campus in Prescott, Arizona.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2025

NTSB Update On DC Mid-Air Collision

Navy Salvage Team, FBI Divers Recovering CRJ Wreckage

The NTSB has been working in coordination with the U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and announced that some parts of the CRJ700 passenger were recovered on February 4, 2025, including the aft section of the fuselage, the right engine, and right pylon. Salvage operations are continuing and FBI divers will be recovering smaller sections of the wreckage.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Sporty’s Acquires PilotWorkshops

Uniting Two Organizations With Common Mission

Sporty’s, a leading provider of aviation educational products and pilot gear and accessories, announced it acquired PilotWorkshops, a familiar and trusted name in pilot proficiency training. The acquisition brings together two organizations with the shared mission of making flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere.

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Thu, Feb 06, 2025

NBAA Welcomes Pause Of Tariffs

Cites Potential Disruptions In Supply Chain, Bilateral Agreements

The National Business Aviation Association issued the statement below after the Trump administration announced its intention to pause tariffs it planned to impose on Mexico and Canada.

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Wed, Feb 05, 2025

FAA Announces Air Tour Safety Committee

Will Advise Agency Rulemaking On Commercial Operations

The FAA has established the Commercial Air Tour Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to review and assist in developing recommendations to enhance the safety of commercial air tour operations. This action is to comply with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 requiring the agency to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to create regulations aimed at increasing the safety of commercial air tour operators.

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Wed, Feb 05, 2025

Southeast Aerospace Gains Part 145 Approval In UK

Certification Enables Work On UK-Registered Aircraft

Melbourne, Florida-based Southeast Aerospace (SEA) announced it has been granted Part 145 approval by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the UK and Ireland, enabling SEA to continue delivering its aviation products and services around the globe.

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Tue, Feb 04, 2025

SkyDrive And JetSetGo Partner On India eVTOL Routes

Deal Includes Pre-Order For 50 SKYDRIVE Aircraft

Japan-based SkyDrive announced the signing of a strategic partnership with JetSetGo Aviation Services to build new routes for an eVTOL service in the Indian state of Gujarat and possibly additional locations around India. The agreement was facilitated by the Suzuki Motor Company under a previous collaboration between Suzuki and SkyDrive, and included a pre-order by JetSetGo for 50 of the SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft.

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Tue, Feb 04, 2025

NBAA Hails Rocheleau Appointment As FAA Acting Head

Agency Needs Solid Leader At A Critical Time

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement made by President Trump to appoint Chris Rocheleau as Acting Administrator of the FAA, coming at a crucial moment while the agency grapples with the mid-air collision of an American Eagle passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C.

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