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Airborne 04.18.25: Gulfstream G800 TC, Wingsuit Records, Bad Heli Mechanic
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:34:12PM EST
Also: Silver Airways Bankruptcy, China v Boeing, Intense HeliRescue, Boeing Potty $$$ Gulfstream Aerospace announced that its all-new Gulfstream G800 long range bizjet has received type certifications from both the U.S. FAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA. Its certification performance capabilities were higher than anticipated. The certification numbers confirm enhanced performance for the aircraft. Chilean wingsuit pilot Sebastián ‘Ardilla’ Álvarez completed an incredible flight at the West Tennessee Skydiving center on March 22, 2025, at the Wings Field Airport (2TN2) in Whiteville, east of Memphis, under official FAI observation. Alvarez is a former Chilean Air Force pilot and skydiver and he completed the flight as part of the Red Bull Starman mission. The owner of California-based maintenance facility Light Helicopter Depot is facing decades in prison after he replaced a customer’s old parts with even older, more damaged ones. He and his company are charged with 10 counts, including eight related to this incident and two for wire fraud. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.19.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:33:44PM EST
"We're excited to welcome Dave as Spirit's new President and CEO. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track record of accomplishments from his many years in the airline industry. Dave's background at both Northwest Airlines and, more recently, at Sun Country Airlines, positions him well to lead Spirit's continued transformation.” Source: Robert Milton, Chairman of Spirit Airlines, commenting as Sun Country President and CEO Dave Davis unexpectedly stepped down from his role on April 16 to pursue the top spot at recently bankruptcy-free Spirit Airlines. This follows former Spirit CEO Ted Christie’s resignation on April 7.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.19.25): Discrete Code
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:33:22PM EST
Discrete Code As used in the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS), any one of the 4096 selectable Mode 3/A aircraft transponder codes except those ending in zero zero; e.g., discrete codes: 0010, 1201, 2317, 7777; nondiscrete codes: 0100, 1200, 7700. Nondiscrete codes are normally reserved for radar facilities that are not equipped with discrete decoding capability and for other purposes such as emergencies (7700), VFR aircraft (1200), etc.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.19.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:33:16PM EST
Aero Linx: The Museum of Flight The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the museum and its people bring mankind's incredible history of flight to life.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.16.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:43PM EST
"The FAA is taking this action in part because after the company’s director of operations voluntarily shut down flights, he was fired.... The review, known as a Certificate Holder Evaluation Program (CHEP), determines whether an operator complies with applicable regulation and effectively manages safety, and identifies hazards and risks so the FAA and operator can mitigate them.... The FAA is already analyzing airplane/helicopter hotspots nationwide, and we will be hosting a helicopter safety panel on April 22 to discuss the findings, risks, and additional mitigation options. Safety is the FAA’s number one priority, and we will not hesitate to act to protect the flying public...” Source: Excerpted from FAA statements following their issuance of an emergency order shutting down New York Helicopter Charter, Inc., partly because the company fired its director of operations for his decision to stop flights in the aftermath of a catastrophic failure in one of its aircraft that caused it to crash into the Hudson River, killing the six people aboard.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.16.25): Execute Missed Approach
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:40PM EST
Execute Missed Approach Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously assigned by ATC. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure upon making a missed approach. No turns should be initiated prior to reaching the missed approach point. When conducting an ASR or PAR approach, execute the assigned missed approach procedure immediately upon receiving instructions to “execute missed approach.”

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.16.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:38PM EST
Aero Linx: Canadian Aviation Historical Society Now well into our 5th decade, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society is the oldest and largest organization in the world dedicated to the celebration and documentation of Canada's flying heritage. Members receive the CAHS Journal, Canada's premier aviation history magazine, regular newsletters, and an invitation to participate in frequent local and annual national events. We have membership options for online membership with PDF Journals, traditional membership with hardcopies of the Journal, membership for corporations wanting to provide sponsorship, and museum memberships.

ANN FAQ: Submit a News Story!
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:35PM EST
Have A Story That NEEDS To Be Featured On Aero-News? Here’s How To Submit A Story To Our Team Some of the greatest new stories ANN has ever covered have been submitted by our viewers and readers! We are very proud of our viewers and readers, as they are some of the most active and influential individuals in the aviation industry. We rely on them to share their knowledge and updates with us, so we can keep the entire community up-to-date through our various programs and platforms. The ANN staff scours theweb for the latest info and intel... but we're just a few folks with only so many hours in the day... so YOUR eyes and ears may be REALLY helpful in making sure we don't miss a thing!

Airborne-NextGen 04.15.25: SKYDRIVE SD-05, H2-Powered R44, Primoco UAV One 150
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:33PM EST
Also: Hypersonic Engine, Ag Warns UAVs, Astronautics’ Aerosync Max V3, New Glenn NSSL Contract Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive announced that its SKYDRIVE SD-05 model successfully performed a demo flight during Media Day on April 9, 2025, in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, at Expo 2025, a worldwide event showcasing innovation and culture. The company also released recent footage of test flights and development work at its facility in Toyota City, Japan. Unither Bioelectronics announced that its modified Robinson R44 helicopter made its airborne debut on March 27. It was powered by PEM fuel cells and an electric motor, making it the first successful flight of a piloted, hydrogen-powered VTOL. The company’s hydrogen journey began nearly a decade ago with the goal of developing a zero-emission vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Primoco UAV has received certification from both NATO and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency – EASA – for its mid-size vehicle One 150 under a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC), the first UAV maker to gain both military and civilian certifications. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-NextGen!!!

Klyde Morris (04.14.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:26PM EST
Klyde Finds Himself In The Middle Of A Number Of Conspiracy Theories... FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne Affordable Flyers 04.17.25: HKS Support Upgrade, Van's Tanks, eBristell
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:23PM EST
Also: 160-hp Carbon Cub UL, Flybox Avionics, Blackshape Aircraft, Scalebirds Update Light sport engine manufacturer HKS recently announced that it will be relocating its parts supply and distribution operations to the US. HKS has operated almost exclusively out of Japan since it opened its doors in 1973. The manufacturer has utilized New York-based Quicksilver Aircraft Northeast as its dealer for HKS engines since 2001 and as its HKS 700E Distributor and Authorized Service Center since 2014. Van’s Aircraft is now offering pre-built fuel tanks for the RV-10 and RV-14/14A models. The new option lets builders avoid one of the more complex parts of the process and keeps the project moving forward. The pre-built tanks are inspected and tested at the factory prior to shipping to the customer. H55, a spinoff of the Swiss project Solar Impulse, kicked off a tour of its Bristell-made B23 Energic all-electric aircraft at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. The aircraft will visit eight states across the U.S. to showcase the certified battery electric propulsion system of the B23 by providing flight rides, tech presentations, and panel discussions with industry and government officials. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.17.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:18PM EST
Aero Linx: Alaska Airmen's Association At the Alaska Airmen's Association, we're more than just a community; we're a vibrant, passion-driven movement dedicated to safeguarding, preserving, and advancing General Aviation in Alaska. With over 2,000 members, we represent one of the largest and most dynamic aviation communities in the nation, a testament to Alaska's high number of licensed pilots per capita.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.17.25)
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:15PM EST
“I knew from the moment I watched him get shot down that we would have to go get him. I’m elated to be able to be here to see him be recognized and honored. He was the real hero that day, saving the Air America helicopters from landing in the deadly gunfire that shot his A-1 down."Source: A statement from Phillip Jennings, the man who had saved Lt. Col. Bill Buice after he was shot down. The pair have only reunited a few times in the nearly 60 years since they first met. On April 3, the United States Air Force brought retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice out to Florida’s Hurlburt Field for a touching visit with the aircraft he piloted in the Vietnam War and the man who saved his life. Buice flew the A-1 Skyraider in 1967 and 1968 until he was shot down.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.17.25): Taxi
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:12PM EST
Taxi The movement of an airplane under its own power on the surface of an airport (14 CFR section 135.100 [Note]). Also, it describes the surface movement of helicopters equipped with wheels.

Airborne 04.14.25: H2-Powered R44, Oshkosh Organized Chaos, UAL School Sued
Fri, Apr 18,2025 11:30:08PM EST
Also: Spirit CEO Resigns, ‘Mental Health in Aviation’, U-2 Dragon Lady, Elixir Delivers Unither Bioelectronics announced that its modified Robinson R44 helicopter made its airborne debut on March 27. It was powered by PEM fuel cells and an electric motor, making it the first successful flight of a piloted, hydrogen-powered VTOL. The company’s hydrogen journey began nearly a decade ago with the goal of developing a zero-emission vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The EAA has finalized its arrival schedule for herds of like aircraft to fly into the 2025 airshow. While many other coordinated arrivals will inevitably be arranged by various aviation communities, the EAA has organized group fly-ins: Mooneys, Bonanzas, Cessnas, and Cherokees. A recent class action lawsuit against United Aviate Academy claims that the program was, in reality, painfully underfunded and short-staffed. It looks to represent all students that attended the academy within the last three years. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!