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Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) We are the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering seaplane pilots across our great state. At MSPA, we pledge to work collectively to promote seaplane flying throughout Minnesota. Our goal is to serve as a central hub for seaplane pilots in Minnesota, offering knowledge, resources, and camaraderie. So, whether you’re a seasoned seaplane pilot, an aspiring aviator, or just curious about soaring above the water, come join the MSPA family! Embrace the vibrant community, expand your horizons, and let your wings unfold in the most breathtaking…

The Wreckage Was Found In A Heavily Wooded Area About 4 Miles From The Departure Airport Analysis: The pilot departed for a local flight and an alert notice (ALNOT) was issued when the pilot did not return. A search effort concluded four days later when the wreckage was found in a heavily wooded area about 4 miles from the departure airport. No ADS-B data associated with the airplane, or the accident flight was available. At the time of the on-scene examination, the transponder was observed in the OFF position.

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): Fly Aerobatics With Your Feet Firmly Planted On Terra-Firma… While at AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, delved into the sport of aerobatic modeling. As an aerobatic pilot himself, Jim recognized that model aircraft can do much more than a full scale aircraft, and he stopped by the Aerobeez exhibit to bring us an update on these amazing specialized model aircraft. Jim talked with Ray Jin, the co-owner of Aerobeez. When asked how long it takes to develop one of these aerobatic model aircraft, Jin said it can take between a year and…

Boeing is one of the prime military contractors supplying many of the fighter jets and other military aircraft used by the United States armed forces and many allies. While Boeing lost the competition to build fifth-generation fighter jets ( Lockheed Martin won both the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II programs), it has won the contract to build the sixth-generation F-47 for the Air Force. As Boeing’s primary business is commercial aircraft, it is able to leverage its position to not only build fighter jets but also offer militarized versions of its commercial aircraft. Boeing is also one of the…

Airbus’ New Integrated Radio And Audio System Creates Pilot Headaches | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Thierry Dubois August 26, 2025 A control panel on the Draims includes the transponder and traffic collision avoidance system. Credit: Airbus The crew of a Transavia-operated Airbus A321neo flying to Amsterdam on April 29 found that adjustments to their first radio management panel were not synchronized with the second, although the first took into account those made to the second. Then an air traffic controller informed the crew that he… Thierry Dubois Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997.…

– South Korea’s flag carrier intends to buy 777-9s, 787-10s, 737-10s and 777-8 Freighters to optimize fuel-efficiency across global network- Commitment will be the largest for the airline, adding to its March 2025 order for 40 Boeing widebody jetsWASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Korean Air announced today the airline’s intent to purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air’s commitment will be the airline’s largest-ever order and Boeing’s largest widebody order from…

Boeing will resume contract negotiations with its workers in St. Louis, St. Charles, and Mascoutah after they rejected the manufacturer’s previous offers and decided to take industrial action. The Boeing employees are part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 Union. The workers have been on strike for nearly four weeks, seeking a contract that reflects their demands and needs, despite Boeing proposing what it called “the richest deal ever offered to IAM 837” members. This marked the first day that the two parties met since union members went on strike on August 4. Going…

Carbon Analysis: Australia’s Regional Inefficiency Clouds Narrowbody Focus | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content William Moore August 25, 2025 Credit: James D. Morgan/Getty Images Aviation Week recently reported on Australia’s significant narrowbody fleet renewal happening this year, as carriers like Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia are all advancing their offerings in this space, continuing a trend that has been unfolding since the pandemic. The Carbon Analysis looks to… William Moore Based in the UK, William is a Sustainable Aerospace Technology Analyst, specializing in the electrification of aviation and the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. Subscription Required Carbon…

SpaceX Cargo Dragon Docks To International Space Station | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Mark Carreau August 25, 2025 CRS-33 approaching the ISS with its nosecone open for docking. Credit: NASA HOUSTON—NASA’s 33 rd SpaceX-contracted Cargo Dragon resupply mission (CRS-33) successfully docked to the U.S. segment of the International Space Station (ISS) early Aug. 25. CRS-33 is delivering more than 5,000 lb. of crew supplies, scientific research and new propulsion capabilities for maintaining… Mark Carreau Mark is based in Houston, where he has written on aerospace for more than 25 years. While at the Houston Chronicle, he…

There are some big changes taking place at Alaska Airlines Group – which also includes the relatively newly acquired Hawaiian Airlines. One of the more recent moves has been the unveiling of a bold new livery for the group’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. It’s exciting for Alaska Airlines customers but such changes have been less welcomed by those loyal to Hawaiian, who see this as an erosion of their airline’s identity. source