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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.30.26)
Sat, May 02,2026 07:23:02PM EST
“Operators need logistics solutions that can keep pace with rapidly changing mission demands without increasing complexity. By combining MATRIX’s advanced autonomous capability with the rugged, flight-proven R66 airframe, the R66 TURBINETRUCK delivers that capability whenever and wherever it’s needed—no matter the environment.” Source: Paul Fermo, President of Robinson Unmanned, commenting as the United States Marine Corps is tapping a Robinson and Sikorsky collaboration for its autonomous resupply project, awarding a $15.5 million contract to the modified R-66 TURBINETRUCK that’s built for payload instead of passengers and software instead of pilots.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.30.26): Oceanic Airspace
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:58PM EST
Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airspace is delegated to various countries, based generally upon geographic proximity and the availability of the required resources.

NTSB Final Report: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation G164B
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:55PM EST
Pilot Was Conducting An Agricultural Flight In The Turbo-Propeller Equipped Airplane When The Engine Lost Partial Power Analysis: The pilot was conducting an agricultural flight in the turbo-propeller equipped airplane when the engine lost partial power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and performed a forced landing in a nearby crawfish pond. The airplane came to rest inverted in the pond. The fuselage, upper wings, and empennage were substantially damaged during the forced landing. A postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of preimpact engine failure that would have precluded normal operation. There were multiple indications that the engine was producing power at impact, including rotational rubbing marks in the compressor, compressor turbine (CT), and power turbine (PT); however, the engine’s power output at impact could not be determined.

ANN FAQ: How Do I Become A News Spy?
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:52PM EST
We're Everywhere... Thanks To You! Even with the vast resources and incredibly far-reaching scope of the Aero-News Network, every now and then a story that should be reported on slips through our fingers. There's a lot of news out there, and sometimes we just don't get to all of it. Fortunately for us, we realized early on we couldn't be everywhere at once -- curse the laws of physics! -- so we came up with the idea of News-Spies. Just as the title suggests, a News-Spy is a reader who notices a news item -- be it in the newspaper, on television, or something they came across at their own airport, town hall, at the office water cooler or just by walking down the street -- basically, any item a reader may think is newsworthy, that pertains to the world of aviation.

Classic Aero-TV: Improved Alto NG Available for U.S. Sale
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:49PM EST
From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Czech List Items Designed and produced by Czech ultralight and Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) concern Direct Fly Alto, the Alto NG (Next Generation) is a two-place, full-cantilever low-wing monoplane perched atop a fixed tricycle undercarriage. The Alto NG’s fuselage comprises primarily aluminum, and the machine’s empennage features conventional fixed vertical and horizontal stabilizers with hinged rudder and elevator assemblies and composite fairings. The aircraft is powered by a single, forward-mounted, one-hundred-horsepower, naturally-aspirated, fuel-injected, four-cylinder, horizontally-opposed, Rotax 912ULs engine featuring liquid-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders.

Airborne-NextGen 04.28.26: Drone Pizza!!, NASA Finds Molecules, Drone v Rescue
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:45PM EST
Also: Autonomous CH-47F Chinook, Crew-13 Announcement, Reliable Robotic$$$, FL Stops ADS-B Data Gouge For those who aren’t quite up to date: drone food delivery is a thing, and it’s now capable of feeding a family of 6 in one trip. This is thanks to Flytrex’s new heavy-lift Sky2 drone, which is being launched in partnership with Little Caesars and can carry up to 8.8 pounds. That 8.8 pounds makes Sky2 able to handle two 16-inch pizzas, Crazy Bread, and drinks without needing to spread the order across multiple flights. A rock that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover drilled and analyzed in 2020 includes the most diverse collection of organic molecules ever found on the Red Planet. Of the 21 carbon-containing molecules identified in the sample, seven were detected for the first time. Their discovery renewed confirmation that ancient Mars had the right chemistry to support life. A mountain rescue in the UK Lake District was set back after a drone pilot flew dangerously close to an active helicopter operation, leaving crews stuck in position during a critical airlift. While, luckily, the story had a relatively positive outcome, the continuous growth in unauthorized drone activity raises concerns about how long that luck will continue. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-NextGen!!!

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.01.26)
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:39PM EST
Aero Linx: Funk Aircraft Owners Association The Model B was the first powered aircraft designed by brothers Howard and Joe Funk, whose previous experience was in homebuilt gliders and sailplanes. Similar in appearance to a Piper Cub, their Model B was a strut-braced high-wing monoplane with a conventional tail unit and fixed tailwheel landing gear. The design uses mixed construction with fabric covered wooden wings and a welded steel-tube fuselage. The aircraft was powered by the brothers'own Model E engine developed from a Ford "B"motor-car engine. When the test flights were successful the brothers formed the Akron Aircraft Company in 1939 to build the Funk B. After production began, the engine was changed to a 75hp (56 kW) Lycoming GO-145-C2 horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine and was re-designated the Model B-75-L....

Aero-FAQ: Dave Juwel's Aviation Marketing Stories -- ITBOA BNITBOB
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:36PM EST
Dave Juwel's Aviation Marketing Stories ITBOA BNITBOB ... what does that mean? It's not gibberish, it's a lengthy acronym for "In The Business Of Aviation ... But Not In The Business Of Business."

NTSB Final Report: Titan T51
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:32PM EST
The Lower Right Landing Gear Weldment Failed On Landing Due To Fatigue Cracking Analysis: After landing, the pilot felt a violent tailwheel shimmy and the airplane veered left. He applied full right rudder and brakes, but the airplane continued to veer toward the left edge of the runway. The right main landing gear collapsed, followed by the left main landing gear, and the airplane departed the runway onto the grass. Postaccident examination found that both of the lower main landing gear weldments had fractured, in addition to the tailwheel attachment link.

Classic Aero-TV: No Longer A Science Project --GWI's Electric eSpyder SportPlane
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:28PM EST
From 2013 (YouTube Edition): A True 'First'-- An All-Electric SportPlane Kit Some time ago, GreenWing assumed the rights to the Flightstar line of ultralights a reputable SportPlane line that has been built and flow for decades. However; with the addition of electric propulsion, GWI's Yuneec 24kw system on the e280 eSpyder has received German DULV certification and opened up new markets to the fledgling SportPlane builder. The eSpyder, marketed at $39,900 for a turnkey unit, is estimated to have an operating cost of $1.60 per hour in electricity. The company claims that the eSpyder is the first all-electric ultralight to receive worldwide certification. The company flew two of the eSpyders during the Thursday air show at AirVenture in what was billed as the worlds first formation flight by a pair of electric-powered airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.01.26): DME Fix
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:25PM EST
DME Fix A geographical position determined by reference to a navigational aid which provides distance and azimuth information. It is defined by a specific distance in nautical miles and a radial, azimuth, or course (i.e., localizer) in degrees magnetic from that aid.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.01.26)
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:21PM EST
“There is no air force in the world that can do what the United States Air Force does. But in order to maintain this superiority, we need to make sure we are retaining our best aviators. Over the past decade, we’ve seen more and more mid-career pilots leave for better pay in the commercial airline industry or private sector. That’s why I’m joining my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan RETAIN Act and Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act to help address these pilot shortages.” Source: Sen Kaine, commenting on a new bill, dubbed the Retention Enhancements for Tactical Aircrew Initiative, or RETAIN Act, would require the Air Force to pay maximum aviation incentive pay, increase retention bonuses up to $100,000, and allow airmen to transition indefinitely to non-combat aviation career paths.

Airborne 04.23.26: U2 Pilot Job... Really, Top Gun 3!, AirVenture Cup Race
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:18PM EST
Also: Another No-Drone Zone, 8,004 ATC Applications, Roswell Air Races, VA v Airline Workers Lockheed posted a job for a U-2 pilot for their Skunk Works division in Palmdale, CA, noting, “As the U-2 Pilot - Skunk Works you will be responsible for testing and operating advanced aircraft to validate performance and support mission readiness.” They add that the pilot “will test aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Also, will operate models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, production acceptance, and flight-test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers... Paramount Pictures has finally confirmed that Top Gun 3 is in development, with a script apparently well underway and Tom Cruise ready to step back into his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The official announcement was delivered at CinemaCon by Paramount leadership. It follows the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick, which pulled in $1.49 billion globally, won the Academy Award for Best Sound, and became Cruise’s highest-grossing film. The beloved unofficial kickoff to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is returning for the 28th time, with the AirVenture Cup Cross-Country Air Race set for takeoff on July 19. The expected route will fly pilots in a more than 400-mile cross-country loop starting in Wausau, Wisconsin, and ending just north of it in Merrill. Last year’s event had a great turnout, setting high expectations for the 2026 edition. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne 04.24.26: The A-10 LIVES!, Elixir A/C Upgrade, Blue Origin Grounded
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:08PM EST
Also: Emergency Notice for Embraer, 7 Organic Molecules On Mars, Drone Interferes w/Rescue, Piper Diode Cooler The Air Force is extending the life of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack plane until at least 2030, pausing the service’s plan to retire the close air support aircraft amid active combat in the Middle East. The move spares the aging but beloved close air-support aircraft, which has played an important role in Iran, from an earlier retirement deadline of 2026. Elixir Aircraft introduced the Elixir+ at the opening of AERO Friedrichshafen April 22, which introduces modifications designed to improve the flight trainer, alongside further modifications to make it more suitable for launch into the U.S. market later this year. The Elixir+ marks a new milestone in the development of the 4th generation aircraft, dual-certified by EASA and the FAA. Blue Origin has been forced to put flights of its New Glenn rocket on pause after a launch that mostly worked… up until it didn’t. The issue came during the upper stage portion of the mission, where the vehicle failed to push its payload into the intended orbit. The FAA quickly stepped in, classifying the event as a mishap and grounding the rocket until an investigation proves the rocket is ready to return to flight. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne-Flight Training 04.30.26: Integral S Sale, Boeing Outlook, Tecnam Fleet
Sat, May 02,2026 07:22:03PM EST
Also: Waco Shuts Down, CAE And EasyJet Partnership, USAF TPS Collaborates, FAA Master Pilot Award Aura Aero has announced the signing of the first firm order for its Integral S from OK Aviation, an operator based in the Czech Republic. The French manufacturer has reached a commercial milestone for its range of next-generation light aircraft. Boeing projects that North America will require about 435,000 new aviation professionals and nearly $970 billion in aviation services through 2044 as the region’s fleet and traffic expand. Substantial growth for regional aviation training will be needed, along with maintenance, repair, and overhaul and digital services. These findings align with Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook and 2025 Services Market Outlook. Greybird Aviation Group is standardizing its modern fleet with the purchase of 13 Tecnam aircraft to support its growing international cadet programs. The purchase at the AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition continues momentum for Tecnam sales, as Greybird officially signed a major fleet expansion agreement. The aircraft order is for 13 new aircraft, comprising 10 Tecnam P-Mentor single-engine trainers and three Tecnam P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!