• 2003
• 2004
• 2005
• 2006
• 2007
• 2008
• 2009
• 2010
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013
• 2014
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• 2024

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 15
• 16
• 17
• 18
• 19
• 20
• 21
• 22
• 23
• 24
• 25
• 26
• 27
• 28
• 29
• 30
• 31

All News

January 14, 2023

Sky Designs RV-10 Extended Range Tanks Take Flight

Long-Distance Fuel Option Enters Service with First Home Builders of "RV-10ER"

Sky Designs' new RV-10ER Extended Range fuel tank kit is already airborne, only a few months after beginning shipments in the summer of 2022. The first pilot to use the kit was Richard Connell of Sydney, Australia. His RV-10 build, assisted by local builder assist company Synergy Air South, took to the skies in June of 2022. Enjoying the RV-10, Connell noted with excitement that the ER tanks would add considerable range and endurance and soon nabbed some of the first units sent out into the wild.

Read More

Cessna Delivers 3,000th Caravan

Planet Caravan

Textron Aviation—the general aviation business unit of the Textron conglomerate and purveyor of Beechcraft, Cessna, and (formerly) Hawker Aircraft—has announced the delivery of the three-thousandth Cessna Caravan. The milestone aircraft, a Grand Caravan EX, was purchased by Azula Conecto, a subsidiary of São Paulo-based Brazilian air-carrier Azul Airlines. The sale speaks to the popularity of Cessna’s 208 platform, and further solidifies the design’s well-earned reputation for robustness, reliability, ease of operation, serviceability, and profit-earning potential.

Read More

FAA Clarifies Private Airport Charting Change

Private Airports to Remain on VFR Charts, with Removal of “Emergency” Labeling

A bit of confusion regarding VFR charting rules going forward was subtly cleared up this week when the FAA issued a follow-up notice regarding a September publication. That notice had said that  “Effective November 3, 2022, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aeronautical charts will no longer make reference to emergency value in private airport charting.”

Read More

Airborne 01.06.23: Walt Cunningham, A4A v The Bahamas, Autel EVO Max4T

Also: Anti-Helo Nonsense, FCC UAS NPRM, ThrustSense Autothrottle, LODA Correction

The legends of yesterday are disappearing at a breathtaking rate. Former astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew into space on Apollo 7, the first flight with crew in NASA’s Apollo Program, died early Tuesday morning in Houston. He was 90 years old... and he was our friend (ANN's Jim Campbell still carries around his 'Turtle' card to this day, with Walt's sig). Cunningham was selected as an astronaut in 1963 as part of NASA's third astronaut class. Get this... the airlines are upset about FEES... at least, with fees that don’t line THEIR wallets. Airlines for Am

Read More

Shake-Up? Virgin Galactic Announces Changes in Leadership

Selling the Final Frontier

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., the aerospace and space travel concern founded in 2004 by billionaire businessman Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, has announced an updated leadership structure by which the company intends to further its ambition of commencing commercial spaceline operations by the second quarter of 2023. Subject organizational changes are intended, also, to support the company’s near-term objectives of increasing the frequency of Virgin Galactic spaceflights, and rapidly developing a fleet of commercial spacecraft.

Read More

AAL Pilots Raise Concerns over Amended Cockpit Protocols

“Bulletin,” “Training,” and the Vastness Between

Allied Pilots Association (APA), the labor union by which American Airlines’ 15,000 pilots are represented, has voiced concerns over cockpit procedures recently and ostensibly recklessly implemented by the Fort Worth, Texas-based air-carrier. The new protocols reportedly pertain to flight-deck call-outs and the coordination of PIC and SIC duties during low-visibility approaches, rejected take-offs, and similarly critical phases of flight.

Read More

Airborne 01.06.23: Walt Cunningham, A4A v The Bahamas, Autel EVO Max4T

Also: Anti-Helo Nonsense, FCC UAS NPRM, ThrustSense Autothrottle, LODA Correction

The legends of yesterday are disappearing at a breathtaking rate. Former astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew into space on Apollo 7, the first flight with crew in NASA’s Apollo Program, died early Tuesday morning in Houston. He was 90 years old... and he was our friend (ANN's Jim Campbell still carries around his 'Turtle' card to this day, with Walt's sig). Cunningham was selected as an astronaut in 1963 as part of NASA's third astronaut class. Get this... the airlines are upset about FEES... at least, with fees that don’t line THEIR wallets. Airlines for Am

Read More

Classic Aero-TV: Minimax Aircraft Tugs - Getting Pushy With Robinson Helis

From, 2016 (YouTube Version): The Compact Robby Mover…

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, checked in with a company that was showing an electric tug for the Robinson helicopter. Tom met up with Greg McMichael, the chief design engineer for Minimax Aircraft Tugs to get the details. The first thing you’ll probably notice in this video is that the tug is very compact, and McMichael says that’s the way they intended it. He describes it as being easy to move around and that it can be easily connect

Read More

Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hikers on Appalachian Trail

Again... No Rest For Our Service Agencies Over The Holidays

A medical flight crew from the Tennessee National Guard conducted an emergency air evacuation mission after two hikers became stranded on the Appalachian Trail Dec. 31. Shortly after 5:15 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, the Tennessee Military Department and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of two hikers needing assistance in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness Area south of Johnson City.

Read More

GAMA Issues Statement on Safety Management System Proposal

NPRM Incoming to Expand Reporting Requirements for Air Tour Operators

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) weighed in on the FAA's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Safety Management System (SMS). GAMA President and CEO, Pete Bunce said that its own SMS recommendations have seen use by the EASA abroad as part of its best practices package before expressing enthusiastic reception to the idea of the FAA following suit. He stops short of explicitly approving of the proposed SMS rule, only stating that GAMA is looking forward to reviewing and commenting on the FAA's work. Should it be found up to snuff, the group will likely toss its full weight behind supporting the change.

Read More

NTSB Prelim: Piper PA24

Pilot Felt A “Jolt” And The Engine “Seemed To Power Down, Like The Engine Went To Idle”

On December 29, 2022, about 1327 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-260, N9026P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Athens, Georgia. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot and passenger departed Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN), Athens, Georgia, with 36 gallons of fuel around 1322 on an instrument flight plan.

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.14.23)

Aero Linx: The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, bearing the name of pioneer aviator and Hammondsport’s favorite son, is located on State Route 54, one half mile south of the village of Hammondsport, New York. Dedicated to the memory of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, the museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and regional history. The museum also features a 75-seat theater, large open area for special events and a museum store. In addition to seeing the museum displays and exhibits, visitors are welcome to visit the Restoration Shop, talk with volunteer craftsman and watch them work on historic aircraft.

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.14.23): Movement Area

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC.

Read More

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.14.23)

“The Cessna Caravan’s versatility and reliability have made it the most popular aircraft in the utility turboprop category, with now three-thousand delivered globally. I’m thankful to customers like Azul Conecta who continuously rely on the Caravan family of aircraft to fulfill their missions, deliver solutions, and improve lives around the world.” Source: Textron senior vice president of sales and flight operations Lannie O’Bannion, in remarks celebrating the 3000th Caravan...

Read More