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He Reduced The Throttle Control About ¼ Inches, Heard A “Slight Pop,” And The Engine Lost Power On August 19, 2025, at 1640 central daylight time, a Vans RV-6A airplane, N692AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Centerview, Missouri. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated there were no issues with the engine runup prior to the accident flight. He stated that this was his first flight in the make and…

“We are pleased to have reached this first milestone in our restructuring process, which will support normal operations as we take decisive action to ensure that Spirit continues delivering the best value in the sky for years to come.” Source: CEO Dave Davis, who took over not long after Spirit’s last restructuring, expressing his feelings about low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines havcing received the green light to continue scheduled flight operations as normal while under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. The new filing comes just five months after the carrier completed its restructuring process from last year.

VFR Not Recommended An advisory provided by a flight service station to a pilot during a preflight or inflight weather briefing that flight under visual flight rules is not recommended. To be given when the current and/or forecast weather conditions are at or below VFR minimums. It does not abrogate the pilot’s authority to make his/her own decision.

Aero Linx: Sentinel Owners & Pilots Association Stinson L-5 Owners Club. Offering expertise in the Ownership, Maintenance, and History of the Stinson L-5 since 2001. The Stinson L-5 Club is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the Stinson L-5 aircraft and its community of owners and pilots. The club includes features such as member benefits, access to discussions, and resources related to L-5 history. It aims to attract enthusiasts of the Stinson L-5 aircraft, including current and aspiring members. The club also facilitates a connection between members thro ugh forums and collective events.

United Airlines has slowly looked to become more and more of a leader in the world of ultra-long-haul flying. The airline has attempted to differentiate itself from its competitors through the development of a route network that emphasizes connections to destinations all across the globe, including a number that are exclusively operated by the Chicago-headquartered carrier. These routes have been a key market differentiator for the airline, and the carrier has been able to deploy both seasonal and year-round flights on these routes. The Boeing 787, an ultra-long-range, highly-efficient twin-engine aircraft has, for several years now, served as the backbone…

U.S. Air Force Stress-Tests Itself As It Plunges Into A Time Of Change | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Brian Everstine September 08, 2025 Airlifters and tankers evaluated new communications prototypes as Air Mobility Command presses to be prioritized for modernization. Credit: Master Sgt. Andrew Piggot/U.S. Air Force The two Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers took off from northern Guam, following a four-ship of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters preparing to train for a high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. The group was participating in the final day of the U.S. Air Force’s largest flying exercise in recent… Brian Everstine…

The US Department Of Transportation (DOT) has revoked the interstate air carrier operating certificates of four defunct US carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America. The most recently active of these four was Virgin America, which ceased operations in 2018 after it was taken over by Alaska Airlines. AirTran Airways and US Airways haven’t flown for over a decade, while the oldest carrier was Continental Airlines, which stopped flying in 2012 after its merger with United Airlines. Carriers typically have their operating certificates revoked within a year of ceasing operations, so it isn’t known why the…

Space Force, SpaceX Set Launch Window for SDA Tranche 1 Mission | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Vivienne Machi September 05, 2025 The Space Force and SpaceX will launch the Space Development Agency’s inaugural Tranche 1 Transport Layer mission no earlier than Sept. 10 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: SpaceX The Space Development Agency’s (SDA) first batch of operational satellites is due to launch no earlier than Sept. 10 at 7:12 a.m. PT, provider SpaceX disclosed Sept. 5. The company and the U.S. Space Force will launch 21 satellites built by York Space Systems for…

The Boeing 777-8F is the next generation cargo aircraft to be produced by the US manufacturer, combining the advanced technology of the 777X program and building on the success of the popular 777F. As a result, the 777-8F has been billed as the future of long-haul cargo transport. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Boeing 777-8F, examining its origins, specifications, and the cargo carriers that are set to operate the aircraft when it enters service in 2028. How Did The Boeing 777-8F Come To Be? Photo: Boeing Qatar Airways was looking to replace its aging…

Setna iO’s aftermarket acquisitions and global expansions are on track to quadruple the company’s MRO earnings by next year, according to CEO David Chaimovitz.Over the past 12 months, the MRO portion of Setna iO’s business has contributed around 5% of its earnings, but Chaimovitz tells Aviation Week Network he expects these earnings to reach 20% by this time next year.The fast pace is thanks to the company’s “aggressive” MRO expansion strategy, which has included acquisitions of two Florida-based component MRO providers so far this year.Setna iO acquired a majority stake in Miami-based component repair specialist Zulu Global in February. Chaimovitz…