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Textron eAviation is putting the development of its Nexus eVTOL aircraft on hold, meaning its first flight is no longer part of the 2025 agenda. The manufacturer claims that its current aircraft lineup takes priority. President Donald Trump announced on September 2 that the U.S. Space Command will relocated from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The city has a long and rich history going back to the 1950s and Wernher Von Braun’s rocket team and has been a major hub for space and defense companies. One person was killed and three others injured in a mid-air collision at the Fort Morgan Municipal Airport (KFMM) in Fort Morgan, Colorado, at about 10:40
Court Approves the Airline to Proceed With Business as Usual
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has received the green light to continue scheduled flight operations as normal while under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. The new filing comes just five months after the carrier completed its restructuring process from last year.
President Donald Trump announced on September 2 that the U.S. Space Command will relocated from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. The city has a long and rich history going back to the 1950s and Wernher con Braun’s rocket team and has been a major hub for space and defense companies.
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The Air Force has put out a call to commission a one-to-one copy of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. This is a low-cost attack drone that Russia has been using heavily against Ukraine… and that the US wants to know just how to take down. The request for information specifies that the drone must match the Shahed’s form, fit, and function, though the government isn’t providing any technical specifics. The X37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched this past week, August 21, on its eighth mission, lifting off at 11:50 p.m. ET aboard a SpaceX Fa
Texas Hearing Could Determine Whether or Not Boeing Faces Criminal Prosecution
The families of passengers killed in two major Boeing 737 MAX crashes may have just taken their final swing at the company’s criminal prosecution case. A federal court in Fort Worth heard arguments on September 3 over whether to dismiss a felony fraud charge tied to the deaths of 346 people.
Group Vows to Cut Emissions, Engage Suppliers, and Adapt Services
Daher is reforming its sustainable development strategy by working in a structured climate policy that vows to reduce carbon emissions from its operations and products while engaging suppliers and adapting sites to climate hazards. Its targets come with deadlines in 2027 and 2032.
The FAA announced it plans to cancel leases on satellite offices in the Washington D.C. area in its move to consolidate operations and move headquarters staff into the building with the rest of the Department of Transportation.
Milestone Affirms Its Standing As the Largest Commercial Airline in the World
American Airlines entered the commercial aviation world with its first aircraft, a Fairchild FC-2, in the 1930s. Now, almost a century later, the carrier has further solidified its stance as the world’s largest airline by taking delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft: a Boeing 787-9.
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The Air Force has put out a call to commission a one-to-one copy of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. This is a low-cost attack drone that Russia has been using heavily against Ukraine… and that the US wants to know just how to take down. The request for information specifies that the drone must match the Shahed’s form, fit, and function, though the government isn’t providing any technical specifics. The X37B Orbital Test Vehicle launched this past week, August 21, on its eighth mission, lifting off at 11:50 p.m. ET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9
From 2014 (YouTube Edition): Don't Miss This AMAZING Interview With The Jet-Powered Yves Rossy
Despite a few issues to be worked out for the future, the first public airshows featuring Jetman Yves Rossy set imaginations soaring. You could see it in faces all over Wittman Field as folks craned their heads skyward to catch a glimpse of the man who made himself a missile. Rossy prepared for months... undertaking a number of unique tasks to get his skills where he wanted them... t
He Reduced The Throttle Control About ¼ Inches, Heard A “Slight Pop,” And The Engine Lost Power
On August 19, 2025, at 1640 central daylight time, a Vans RV-6A airplane, N692AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Centerview, Missouri. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated there were no issues with the engine runup prior to the accident flight. He stated that this was his first flight in the make and model of accident airplane which was to familiarize himself with the airplane.
Aero Linx: Sentinel Owners & Pilots Association
Stinson L-5 Owners Club. Offering expertise in the Ownership, Maintenance, and History of the Stinson L-5 since 2001. The Stinson L-5 Club is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the Stinson L-5 aircraft and its community of owners and pilots. The club includes features such as member benefits, access to discussions, and resources related to L-5 history. It aims to attract enthusiasts of the Stinson L-5 aircraft, including current and aspiring members. The club also facilitates a connection between members thro ugh forums and collective events.
VFR Not Recommended
An advisory provided by a flight service station to a pilot during a preflight or inflight weather briefing that flight under visual flight rules is not recommended. To be given when the current and/or forecast weather conditions are at or below VFR minimums. It does not abrogate the pilot's authority to make his/her own decision.
"We are pleased to have reached this first milestone in our restructuring process, which will support normal operations as we take decisive action to ensure that Spirit continues delivering the best value in the sky for years to come."
Source: CEO Dave Davis, who took over not long after Spirit’s last restructuring, expressing his feelings about low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines havcing received the green light to continue scheduled flight operations as normal while under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. The new filing comes just five months after the carrier completed its restructuring process from last year.
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