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Falcon 20E Tails German Airliners To Assess Contrails

Germany’s Aerospace Research Center is measuring contrail formation

Sustainability and Environment

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Aviation Groups Protest UK Air Passenger Duty Change

Higher per-passenger duties will apply to smaller aircraft from April 2027

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 27, 2025

FCC’s Upper C-band Proposal Seeks Aviation Input

FCC directed to auction off spectrum in upper C-band

ATC

November 26, 2025

Upset Safety Virtual Event Scheduled in December

December 17 event focuses on loss of control in-flight events and training strategies

Safety

November 26, 2025

Videos

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2025

Airbus Racer in flight at Paris Air Show

Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda

Ahead of the show opening, we discuss what's relevant to attendees.

Aircraft

June 15, 2025

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 22, 2025

Shark 600 aircraft flying with Turbulence Solutions TCS system

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

Rotorcraft

May 20, 2025

Sikorsky S-92 dropping water as a fire bomber

Venezuelan Airspace Dangers Rise As Tensions Escalate

Underground military bunker at Caracas airport poses threat to business aircraft

Security

November 26, 2025

Map of Venezuela and surrounding coastline

EASA Safety Conference Warns Against Complacency

The conference was held in the Danish capital Copenhagen earlier this month

Safety

November 26, 2025

AINsight: FMS Error Results in Near-CFIT Accident

Continuation of an unstabilized approach nearly led to disaster

Accidents

November 25, 2025

Five New Airbus H160s Join Bristow Under Lease

Deliveries support oil and gas missions in Nigeria

Rotorcraft

November 25, 2025

Possible Second Shutdown Looms Large over ATC Overhaul

A4A backing bill to shield the FAA from another shutdown

ATC

November 25, 2025

Beta and Near Earth Autonomy Partner on Uncrewed Alia Aircraft

Autonomous, hybrid-electric Alia MV250 flight tests slated for first half of 2026

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 24, 2025

Lawmaker Advises Cautious Approach for AI in Aviation

AI relies on fallible information, the House AI Task Force chair warns

Regulations and Government

November 24, 2025

FAA Solicits Potential Vendors for ATC Replacements

FAA is looking to replace or re-architect STARS and ERAM

ATC

November 24, 2025

Control tower at California's Castle Airport

FAA Issues Security Notam for Venezuelan Airspace

Notam, effective through February 19, cites worsening security and GNSS interference

Safety

November 24, 2025

Venezuela manages the MAIQUETIA FIR, which includes all of Venezuelan land and extends into the Caribbean Sea approximately 350 miles at its furthest point.

Goodyear Streamlines Global Aviation Business

The Ohio-based tire manufacture serves multple sectors in the industry

Operations

November 24, 2025

Duffy: FAA Still Needs $20B for ATC Modernization

DOT Secretary confident that he will get necessary funding

ATC

November 24, 2025

FAA’s Bedford: ATC Apps Key to Innovating Faster

FAA is eyeing a four-layer system

ATC

November 24, 2025

European Heli Centre Breaks Ground on Training Facility

Third site on track to be operational in 2027 with Reiser full-flight simulator

Training and Workforce

November 24, 2025

Airbus H135/145 Reiser simulator in hangar

Indian Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow

Indian Air Force confirms sole pilot on board was killed

Accidents

November 21, 2025

NBAA Welcomes Pair of U.S. Senate Aeromedical Bills

Measures seek improved medication guidance for pilots

Regulations and Government

November 21, 2025

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

NTSB Notes Pylon Lug Fatigue in UPS MD-11F Accident

UPS grounded MD-11 fleet for inspections

Accidents

November 20, 2025

$The left pylon aft mount, the fractured and separated forward and aft lugs, and the left wing clevis containing the attachment hardware and fractured spherical bearing.$

Aerospace & Defense

Latest

Falcon 20E Tails German Airliners To Assess Contrails

Germany’s Aerospace Research Center is measuring contrail formation

Aviation Groups Protest UK Air Passenger Duty Change

Higher per-passenger duties will apply to smaller aircraft from April 2027

FCC’s Upper C-band Proposal Seeks Aviation Input

FCC directed to auction off spectrum in upper C-band

Upset Safety Virtual Event Scheduled in December

December 17 event focuses on loss of control in-flight events and training strategies

Videos

Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show

This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.

Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda

Ahead of the show opening, we discuss what's relevant to attendees.

Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft

Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters

Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.

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Venezuelan Airspace Dangers Rise As Tensions Escalate

Underground military bunker at Caracas airport poses threat to business aircraft

EASA Safety Conference Warns Against Complacency

The conference was held in the Danish capital Copenhagen earlier this month

AINsight: FMS Error Results in Near-CFIT Accident

Continuation of an unstabilized approach nearly led to disaster

Five New Airbus H160s Join Bristow Under Lease

Deliveries support oil and gas missions in Nigeria

Possible Second Shutdown Looms Large over ATC Overhaul

A4A backing bill to shield the FAA from another shutdown

Beta and Near Earth Autonomy Partner on Uncrewed Alia Aircraft

Autonomous, hybrid-electric Alia MV250 flight tests slated for first half of 2026

Lawmaker Advises Cautious Approach for AI in Aviation

AI relies on fallible information, the House AI Task Force chair warns

FAA Solicits Potential Vendors for ATC Replacements

FAA is looking to replace or re-architect STARS and ERAM

FAA Issues Security Notam for Venezuelan Airspace

Notam, effective through February 19, cites worsening security and GNSS interference

Goodyear Streamlines Global Aviation Business

The Ohio-based tire manufacture serves multple sectors in the industry

Duffy: FAA Still Needs $20B for ATC Modernization

DOT Secretary confident that he will get necessary funding

FAA’s Bedford: ATC Apps Key to Innovating Faster

FAA is eyeing a four-layer system

European Heli Centre Breaks Ground on Training Facility

Third site on track to be operational in 2027 with Reiser full-flight simulator

Indian Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow

Indian Air Force confirms sole pilot on board was killed

NBAA Welcomes Pair of U.S. Senate Aeromedical Bills

Measures seek improved medication guidance for pilots

NTSB Notes Pylon Lug Fatigue in UPS MD-11F Accident

UPS grounded MD-11 fleet for inspections

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