Musk Donates $50M To St. Jude Fund-Raising

After three days orbiting Earth, the astronauts of Inspiration4 flying aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft safely splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Kennedy Space Center, Florida, at 7:06 p.m. EDT. The return marks the completion of the world’s first all-civilian human spaceflight to orbit, which launched on a flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Dragon performed a series of departure phasing burns to leave the circular orbit of 575 kilometers and then jettisoned its trunk ahead of its deorbit burn. After re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, the spacecraft deploye

CEO & President Of Aviation Safety Resources Speaks With ANN

Larry Williams, CEO & President, Aviation Safety Resources, takes some time to discuss upcoming projects with ANN on the second day of OshKosh and share the company's excitement for the reveal of the development of their parachute canopy. “The real progress factor for us is the fact that we focus very heavily on making sure that we can develop this next generation of recovery systems,” Williams says.

No One On Ground Hurt, Both Pilots Survive Ejection

A training accident appears to have resulted in the loss of a Navy T-45 (file photo) and injuries to two pilots who ejected just before the aircraft impacted in a residential area in Texas, near NAS Kingsville. Local reports indicate one pilot up and ambulatory shortly after the accident while another appears to have come down in power or utility lines with (as yet) unreported effects. Three homes have thus far reported damage, again though, with no injuries to those inside.

Five New H125 Helicopters On Order

The Phoenix Police Department reveals plans to upgrade its helicopter fleet with five new H125 helicopters. Next year, deliveries are expected to begin. “We spent a lot of time analyzing which platform would best fit all of our operational needs as we began to renew our fleet, and the H125 met all of our requirements,” said Paul Apolinar, chief pilot at Phoenix Police Department. “Our responsibility is to protect and serve the Phoenix community, and these aircraft will allow us not only to protect from the skies, but to perform rescues in remote locations all over Arizona. We needed an aircraft that excels in hot temperatures, and the H125 is really the best aircraft for the job in such con

Jim Pfarr of Wisconsin Succeeds Mark Solper

Jim Pfarr of Germantown, Wisconsin, has been named chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ultralight and Light-Sport Aircraft Council. The council that provides essential background and guidance to EAA on ultralight and light-sport aircraft matters. Mark Solper has held the position for the previous three years. Pfarr has logged more than 1,300 hours of navigator time in C-130 and C-141 cargo aircraft while supporting nearly every major USAF operation until the later part of the 1990’s. He is an Air Force veteran that also pursued ultralight flying while unlisted. After his retirement in 2011, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he earned his sport pilot certification and began

World's First Wingless, Hydrogen-Fueled Compact eVTOL 

Israel-based aerospace company Urban Aeronautics has revealed the first $10 million towards their next round of funding. After the latest test flights in July ran smoothly, the company has demonstrated the capabilities of their eVTOL called the CityHawk. According to the company, investors in the US, Brazil and Israel participated in the round. The CityHawk is a car-sized eVTOL designed for multiple trips within a city per day with zero emissions and minimal noise. The CityHawk is intended for commercial air charters and emergency medical services and will be fueled by hydrogen.

Mission Set To Explore Human History Through The Cosmos

NASA has set the date for the James Webb Space Telescope to be launched into orbit, where it will serve as a deep space observatory for the next ten years. The telescope will be launched December 18, 2021. A major turning point for the mission was completing testing and establishing the launch date after coordination with Arianespace. Webb is led by NASA and partnered with the  ESA and the Canadian Space Agency. Ariane 5 will launch from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana located on the northeastern coast of South America. ESA is providing the Ariane 5.

Also: ALPA-No More Excuses, Philippine Airlines, Clay Lacy Electrifies, CH-53K King Stallion

Bombardier has confirmed the upcoming launch of the Challenger 3500 aircraft. The Challenger 3500 aircraft, the evolution of the Challenger 350 aircraft, introduces a redesigned interior with intelligent and sustainably minded cabin features. Bombardier’s Nuage seat is included in the aircraft’s standard configuration. The C-3500 will provide a reduced cabin altitude of 4,850 ft at 41,000 ft, representing a 31% improvement over its predecessor. This new business jet is expected to enter service in the second half of 2022. SpaceX is targeting a five-

Airplane Overran The End Of The Runway, And The Pilot Steered The Airplane Into The Grass

On September 3, 2021, about 1244 eastern daylight time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company 390, N351CW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Naples, Florida. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand flight. According to the pilot, the flight from Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Indianapolis, Indiana to Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida was uneventful. During landing, he applied normal braking and the airplane started to slow down. Suddenly the brakes “faded away,” and he was unable to stop the airplane.

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“We spent a lot of time analyzing which platform would best fit all of our operational needs as we began to renew our fleet, and the H125 met all of our requirements. Our responsibility is to protect and serve the Phoenix community, and these aircraft will allow us not only to protect from the skies, but to perform rescues in remote locations all over Arizona. We needed an aircraft that excels in hot temperatures, and the H125 is really the best aircraft for the job in such conditions.” Source: Paul Apolinar, chief pilot at Phoenix Police Department, explaining their decisions in expanding the Phoenix PD heli fleet.