Three Dead, and Unknown Number Injured

Details are still pouring in at this late hour, but according to multiple Guatemalan press sources, a Redbull aerobatic aircraft has been involved in a fatal accident. Two Redbull performers were billed to perform at an airshow conducted by the Aeroclub of Iztapa, Escuintla. Both Kirby Chambliss and Steve Andelin were on the roster to fly at the show, but Chambliss's Facebook page reports that he was alive and well and was not the pilot involved in the accident. Several videos (see the attached screengrabs) show the aerobatic monoplane conducting some aerobatic maneuvers as one terminates too low and collides with the ground, nearly level and the aircraft ultimately winds up off site and in a nearby body of w

New Name More Closely Identifies The Nonprofit Organization's Role In Supporting HAI Missions

Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), HAI’s charitable arm, is undergoing a name change that more closely identifies the nonprofit organization’s role in supporting HAI missions. Effective January 13, 2020, the name officially changed to the HAI Foundation.

How The Lessons Learned From Vahana Will Inspire The Next Generation Of eVTOLs At Airbus

Nearly four years after the Vahana concept was sketched on a napkin, the flagship program that launched the urban air mobility initiative at Airbus has come to a close. Vahana’s key learnings are now providing Airbus Urban Mobility with invaluable insight on the design of its future urban air vehicle.

The Digital Radio Line Integrates To The Genesys Avionics Suite Adding Increasing Integration

Genesys Aerosystems, a provider of EFIS and autopilot solutions, has announced a new product line, the Genesys Digital Radio (GDR).

Both Occupants Of The Airplane Survived The Accident

A Grumman AA5 Traveler went down Tuesday near Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH) in the Florida Panhandle, but fortunately both occupants of the airplane survived the accident.

Will Begin International Charter Flights In May Of This Year

Florida based National Airlines has added an Airbus A330-200 to its fleet, joining Boeing 747-400 Freighter and Boeing 757-200 Passenger Aircraft. This aircraft has been delivered with its N819CA registration in National's livery. The A330-200 commences its international charter missions in May of this year. The current two-class configuration of 288 seats provides a generous seat pitch while providing onboard entertainment to all seats.

Final Assembly Will Take Place At Boeing Facility In St. Louis

Saab has started assembly production on January 10, 2020 of its section of the T-7A aircraft, the advanced trainer developed and produced together with Boeing for the United States Air Force.

Bruce Dickinson Was Enrolled Into The Service Last Monday

The lead singer of British metal band Iron Maiden has officially attested into the Royal Air Force. Bruce Dickinson, who has been performing with the band since 1981, has been awarded the role of Honorary Group Captain in No. 601 Squadron.

Schedule Rearranged To Accomodate An Appearance By The Air Force Thunderbirds

The Rhode Island National Guard has announced that the Open House Air Show has been pushed back by one week so that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team can perform at the event.

“For many years, not everyone realized that HFI is directly connected to HAI, its parent organization. This name change ties the two organizations more closely together.” Source: HAI president and CEO Jim Viola, who also serves in this role for the foundation.

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Pilot Julie Clark Pursuing New 'Sky-High' Dream

From the Placerville, California Mountain Democrat newspaper, a "What Are They Up To Now" piece about former airline pilot and air show performer Julie Clark. She has a new venture "A Cause For Paws."