- A new study underscores the immense economic impact of general aviation in the United States, revealing that the industry supports 1.3 million jobs, contributes $178.1 billion to GDP, and generates $339.2 billion in total economic output.
- The bill will now move on to the Ohio House of Representatives for approval and, if passed, onto Governor Mike DeWine's desk.
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CAPA- Aero Linx: Space Medicine Association (SMA) The Space Medicine Branch was founded in 1951 as the first constituent organization of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA). In 2006, the organization changed the name to the Space Medicine...
- Microburst A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5 miles or less. In spite of its small horizontal scale, an intense microburst could induce wind speeds as high as 150 knots.
- “This was an invention that truly changed the world. Modern aviation began right here in Ohio, and it is important that we recognize the Wright Brothers' accomplishment as a truly significant part of our heritage, one that has made...
- Airplane Impacted A Barricade And Ground Equipment, Which Resulted In Substantial Damage To The Left Wing On October 15, 2023, about 0951 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N6JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved...
- From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Electro Defeats Magneto—Marvel’s Lawyers Frown The design, function, and management of aero-engine magneto ignition systems has been a mainstay of primary aircraft training for decades. FAA Airman...
- Also: AEROCOR Premier Training, FSI Hosts Teachers, Southwest Rumors, IAC Stalls US Nationals Elixir Aircraft, a French general aviation manufacturer, recently signed a Letter of Intent with Buiqui Aerospace for the sale of 35 trainers....
- Also: DeltaHawk RV-14 Runups!, GAMI G100UL Issues, Able Flight's 100th, New Rotax Problems Sonex Aircraft has officially opened reservations for its highly anticipated Highwing kit, allowing prospective builders to secure their place in...
- Also: Marana MidAir, Doc Book, Aerox Aerospace Acquires, Duffy Mtg With Boeing Stratus Financial, specialist in financing flight schools, announced it has signed a partnership agreement with its 300th flight school, a milestone for the...
- Also: Chinese Spy Balloon, Astro Homecoming Speeded Up, Flexjet Deal, Laser v Sheriff Chopper Piper Aircraft reported impressive company growth in 2024, hitting its highest delivery volume since 2001, with a total of 291 aircraft sold....
- Also: GoAERO, SkyDrive eVTOL, UAE Mapping, Man Laser Strikes a Police Chopper Lilium, a once-promising air taxi developer, is again teetering on the edge of insolvency as it waits for a $200 million Christmas Eve rescue deal to come...
- Also: FAA Cuts, CAF Jayhawk Wing, Drug Pilot, Senators Want More ATC The FAA rejected most comments submitted by the community of Piper aircraft owners and vested interests when it issued the final version of its Airworthiness Directive...
- “General aviation is at the forefront of advancing technology that makes flying safer and more sustainable, while providing efficient and reliable global economic connectivity, and air accessibility to rural and small communities...
- Very High Frequency (VHF) The frequency band between 30 and 300 MHz. Portions of this band, 108 to 118 MHz, are used for certain NAVAIDs; 118 to 136 MHz are used for civil air/ground voice communications. Other frequencies in this band...
- Aero Linx: International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) We aim to be the most internationally respected independent authority on the subject of Airworthiness. IFA uniquely combines together all those with responsibility for policies,...
- There Are SO Many Ways To Get YOUR Aero-News! It’s been a while since we have reminded everyone about all the ways we offer your daily dose of aviation news on-the-go...so here is a full list of ways you can subscribe to our...
- Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course has been updated for 2025, with a number of enhancements, including the introduction of AI tools, new video-based training content, and test prep updates.
- Probable Cause: The engine fire that began for undetermined reasons following numerous engine start attempts.
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CAPA- Scott Tritt submitted this photo and note: "I had the honor to fly over Maui and Oahu in a Cirrus SR22 with a great instructor. It included an emotional flight over Pearl Harbor, catching a rainbow over the USS Missouri and seemingly...
- With the first real snowfall of the year, the gang at KPEA took advantage with a day of ski plane flying.
- Aircraft owners invested over half a billion dollars of their own money to comply with the ADS-B mandate, believing it would only be used to make flying safer and more efficient. Instead, they are increasingly being targeted with...
- FTair has opened a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport (KDCU) in Decatur, Alabama, designed to serve the needs of general aviation customers in North Alabama.
- The new collaboration provides pilots with access to specialized backcountry flight training and "immersive flying experiences in the wild and rugged terrain of the Patagonia region of South America," according to officials.
- Probable Cause: The fatigue failure of the right landing gear leg that resulted in its separation from the airplane during takeoff.
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CAPA- Honda Aircraft Company officially began production of the first HondaJet Echelon test unit with the start of assembly of the aircraft’s wing structure in Greensboro, North Carolina. The HondaJet Echelon, planned to achieve first flight...
- Thales (Euronext Paris: HO), a global high technology leader, and Sopra Steria (Euronext Paris: SOP), a major player in the European Tech sector, announce a new multiyear partnership, which will lead the digital transformation of the Air...
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CAPA- Embraer’s (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). The...
- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that it will expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include Sanad Group ("Sanad"), the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader...
- Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease agreements with Qanot Sharq Airlines for five new Airbus A321neo aircraft, including three A321-200neo XLRs and two A321-200neo LRs. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver...
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CAPA- Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and...
- ZeroAvia today announced that it agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS) to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E. Delivery of the development...
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CAPA- E-SAF presents a strategic opportunity for the EU to enhance energy resilience, strengthen its industry, create high-value jobs, and lead in cleantech innovation while contributing to aviation’s climate targets - but policy support is...
- Volocopter, the pioneer of sustainable urban air mobility (UAM), and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, a leading licensed air service offering with over thirty years of passenger flight services, announced that they had signed an...
- Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail...
- Researchers demonstrated the first fully 3D-printed, droplet-emitting electrospray engine. The low-cost device can be fabricated more quickly than traditional thrusters, potentially from on board a spacecraft, and could enable CubeSats...
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CAPA- Safran Electrical & Power and Safran Ventilation Systems have signed two contracts with Emirates Airline for maintaining the electrical power generation and ventilation system equipment onboard its Airbus A380 fleet. The Long Term...
- Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião...