ANN Offering Incomparable Coverage of SUN n FUN 2025
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:48:29PM EST
Don't Miss Our Comprehensive Annual Coverage Of Aviation's 'Spring Break'Here it comes! ANN has prepared its most comprehensive coverage EVER of the SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo... and we guarantee you that this is the best there is. We’re already posting stories to the SUN n FUN Digital Daily website at www.snfdd.com, but the real excitement starts on Monday aftewrnoon at 1600ET when the SUN n FUN Innovation Preview starts with announcements of dozens of new products, developments, and other surprises. Log on to www.airborne-live.net to see it all LIVE... and we have to say... some of these announcements are pretty exciting!
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Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:43PM EST
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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.30.25)
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:39PM EST
“We value our long-standing partnership with Japan Airlines and are honored by their decision to double down on the 737 MAX for the airline’s fleet modernization program. By selecting the 737-8, Japan Airlines will gain operational and economic efficiencies, positioning them for success in the years ahead.” Source: Chalking up some good news for the Boeing gang, Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing foe Boeing lauded the latest deal between them and Japan Air Lines.
Classic Aero-TV: Light, Adaptable, Innovative - Clarity Aloft Intro�s the Flex!
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:36PM EST
From 2018 (YouTube Edition): Clarity Aloft Introduces The TSO Certified Flex Headset The newest addition to the Clarity Aloft headset range is a big departure from previous designs and ushers in a new standard for in-ear headsets. Not only is it the lightest model yet from Clarity Aloft, it is also the most customizable. Pilots using the Flex can set the microphone boom on the right or left, adjust the boom length and headband circumference, and collapse it flat for storage. No other headset will disappear so completely onto your head or into your flight bag.
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.30.25): Decision Altitude (DA)
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:33PM EST
Decision Altitude (DA) A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot does not see the required visual references.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.30.25)
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:29PM EST
Aero Linx: T-34 Association, Inc. The T-34 Association was formed in July 1975 so that individuals purchasing then military surplus T-34As had an organization which would provide support for these aircraft. The idea was to share operating and maintenance information to all members. As the popularity of the T-34 Mentor grew over the years so did the T-34 Association. Today there are over 600 members in the Association and many are not aircraft owners.
NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-28-140
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:25PM EST
Tachometer Was Reading About 2,350 Rpm During The Takeoff Roll From Runway 14 On March 6, 2025, about 1145 central standard time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N54479, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pearland, Texas. One pilot sustained minor injuries, and the other pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he departed the Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ), Pearland, Texas, and was destined for La Porte Municipal Airport (T41), La Porte, Texas.
Airborne-NextGen 03.25.25: Lunar Firefly, H2-EJet, Hydrogen Symposium
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:21PM EST
Also: Billy Nolen to ZeroAvia, VFS 2025 Awards, Drone Jamming, Merlin TSO Authorization Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully completed its NASA mission on March 16 after dropping off 10 instruments and capturing several photos and videos. The Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Mission 1 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 15. 45 days, 2.8 million miles, and 27 GB of data downlinking later, it arrived on the moon’s Mare Crisium at around 2:34 am on March 2. Beyond Aero announced the unveiling of a modified design concept incorporating significant engineering advancements for its light jet to move forward toward certification and commercialization. The Toulouse, France-based aircraft manufacturer introduced refinements to reduce the risk of the hydrogen-gas fuel tanks in its BYA-1, the first clean-sheet hydrogen-electric jet design optimized for the use of gaseous hydrogen. The Vertical Flight Society announced it is holding its 4th Annual H2-Aero Symposium on April 2-3, 2025, in Long Beach, California. The event will be held in conjunction with the SAE International Hydrogen Airport Committee meeting on April 1 with both events taking place at the Long Beach Hilton. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-NextGen!!!
Airborne Affordable Flyers 03.27.25: MOSAIC To Miss OSH?, Flight Design, Dynon
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:46:07PM EST
Also: 2025 SnF Innovation Preview, Nat'l Aeronca Convention, Wright Flyer III, Ford Tri-Motor With a new political reality sweeping Washington, DC, and that doesn’t even include the efforts of Elon Musk, there are some serious questions about the future of MOSAIC. During our live coverage of the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention and Tradeshow, last week, we had the opportunity to talk to “Mr. Regulation” AEA’s regulatory expert, Ric Peri... and a guy we’re certain has a better handle on the regulatory environment than ANYONE speaking publicly. The China-based Shang Gong Group has acquired the assets of German aircraft manufacturer Flight Design and will allegedly make significant investment into increasing production in the Czech Republic. Marcello DiStefano, insolvency administrator of Flight Design general aviation GmbH, said that an intensive investor process was conducted before the decision to sell the company’s assets to a German subsidiary of Shang Gong Group. Dynon announced its new line of trim servos for experimental and light sport aircraft by Corgi Aviation. The servos electrically move trim control surfaces and other systems in homebuilt and other light aircraft. In homebuilt and light sport aircraft the servos are typically mounted in conjunction with avionics and autopilot systems to enable automatic adjustments of trim control surfaces by the autopilot when it is in use. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 03.26.25: Patrouille de France MidAir, Wright Flyer, ATC Hiring
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:52PM EST
Also: Ford Tri-Motor, Helmet PURSUIT, AK UL Fuel Concerns, Malaysia MAX Buy Two Alpha Jets with the Patrouille de France collided during a training exercise on Tuesday March 25, 2025, near Air Base 113 in Saint-Dizier (Haute-Marne) and both aircraft were destroyed. Video posted on social media showed the six aircraft completing what looked like a loop maneuver when two of the jets trailing the formation hit each other. Ohio has officially designated the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the state’s official airplane, further reinforcing Dayton’s role in aviation history. The bill was passed on March 19 in the Ohio House of Representatives with strong support from local Reps Tom Young, Phil Plummer, and Bernie Willis. Less than a month after US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his plan to ‘supercharge’ air traffic controller hiring, the FAA has shared some promising initial numbers. The agency has already checked and referred more than 8,320 new candidates to the ATSA exam, with 190 already receiving a passing result. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Airborne 03.28.25: Firefighter Flyers, Parker Solar, 2025 SnF Innovation Preview
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:42PM EST
Also: Airshow Loss, EAA’s Aviation Museum, China Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter, FAA Study at SnF25 Bridger Aerospace, one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, has deployed several aircraft to actively support wildfire containment efforts in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Two CL-415EAF Super Scooper aircraft flew to Oklahoma on March 11 to join a Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA), and one MMA was dispatched to New Mexico to begin operations there to enhance that state’s firefighting response capabilities. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) awards the annual prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America during the preceding year, and the 2025 award will be bestowed on the Parker Solar Probe Team. The 51st Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is proud to present, as the lead-in to the aviation year via its partnership with the Aero-News Network, the upcoming 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview. The SnFIP starts at 1600ET, March 31st, 2025, and will feature 20+ presenters... the LIVE program is available at www.airborne-live.net. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
Bigger, Better, Badder� The 2025 SnF Innovation Preview Is On The Way!
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:32PM EST
New Date and Time, And Major Upgrades Are Part of the SnF Innovation Preview for 2025! The 51st Annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is proud to present, as the lead-in to the aviation year via its partnership with the Aero-News Network, the upcoming 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview. The aviation world is driven by new developments in technology, design, and innovation… And focusing the entire Aero-Verse at the beginning of the year on all that is cool, interesting, innovative, important, and pivotal is the ultimate aim of the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview. The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, as the aviation world's leadoff event and a history of many decades of service to the aviation industry, is the perfect place to make a stand on focusing the future of news coverage, responsibly and credibly, on the gear and products that will become prominent, even critical, in each coming year.
Classic Aero-TV: Mid-Continent and True Blue Power at NBAA 2023
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:23PM EST
From NBAA 2023 (YouTube Edition): Instruments and Batteries For All Your Needs! Todd Winter and Van Winter of Mid-Continent Instruments & Avionics took a moment catch up with Aero-News Network at this year's NBAA. True Blue Power brought out the latest and greatest from their lineup of useful bizjet accouterments. Of particular note this time around, the range of Flex standby instrumentation was out in force with a wide range of installation options to show off just how flexible the small digital gauges can be. Customized displays, trim, and fitment allow for an unobtrusive retrofit that matches the OEM flight deck.
Airborne 03.24.25: Fokker D.VII Returns, New FAA Boss?, Midway Sun Glare?
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:19PM EST
Also: Smuggled Falcon 900 Seizure, AEA Tech Program, Viola Heads GAMA, Starliner Astros Go Home A rare First World War-era Fokker D.VII is set to return to the Netherlands in September 2025 to be put on display at Soesterberg’s National Military Museum. The aircraft was traced back to Dutch heritage after spending decades in Germany. The aircraft, registered D-28, was designed during WWI and originally entered Dutch service before the Second World War. President Donald Trump has nominated Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), placing him in charge of an agency still dealing with the aftermath of the deadliest US airline crash in nearly two decades. The NTSB released its Preliminary Report that revealed sun glare may have been a contributing factor.in a February 25, 2025 incident at Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago that nearly resulted in a collision when a Flexjet aircraft crossed a runway in front of a landing Southwest Airlines jet. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.25): Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Tue, Apr 01,2025 08:45:08PM EST
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.
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