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Five Key Proven Collins Systems Will Be Used For The Aircraft

RTX has announced that its Collins Aerospace business has been selected by Bell Textron, a Textron company, to supply existing or modified versions of five key aircraft systems for the U.S. Army’s newest rotorcraft, the MV-75 Cheyenne. The systems include main

Flight Test Was to Evaluate Reliability Of Electric Aircraft For Critical Organ Delivery

The FAA has announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in the

Flight 13 Can Proceed With Planned Test Flight Thursday From Texas

SpaceX plans to launch the newest version of its Starship rocket later this week after the close of an investigation required by the Federal Aviation Administration into issues from an earlier test flight. The FAA-required investigation of the SpaceX Starship

Jared Isaacman Made Rare Visit To Russia-Operated Baikonur Cosmodrome To Witness Launch

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was attending a scheduled launch Tuesday of a U.S.-Russian crew to the International Space Station, a sign of the ongoing cooperation in orbit between Moscow and Washington despite tensions over Russia's military action in Ukr

Events Planned At The NBAA White Tent

NBAA will be front-and-center at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture 2026 connecting with industry stakeholders, participating in panel discussions on issues important to business aviation and showcasing all that the association has to offer mem

Just Before Touchdown, The Tower Controller Transmitted To The Pilot That The Landing Gear Was Still Retracted

On June 16, 2026, about 0906 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Lancair Legacy 2000, N84BZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Los Angeles, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was opera

Wildfire Suppression Helicopter Crashed Into Silver Jack Reservoir Near Gunnison, Colorado

Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke, British Columbia, was killed when the K-MAX helicopter he was flying went down in the lake Sunday. The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office dive team recovered his body from the submerged helicopter Sunday evening. The heavy-lift

Introducing More Of The ANN Staff, Stringers, Videographers... The People Who Make It All Work -- Introducing A. Akie Oleszewski

Akie Oleszewski began writing with Aero-News Network in summer of 2023 at the annual EAA AirVenture airshow, following her first year at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From Embry-Riddle, she graduated Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerosp

Historic Dayton Aviation Sites Gain Prestigious Preservation Recognition

The birthplace of powered flight has received a major preservation milestone ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Four landmark Wright brothers sites in Dayton have been recognized for their historical significance and ongoing conservation needs. The honor co