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Transport Canada halts new FOAC applications for ex-military and restricted-category aircraft

Transport Canada has suspended consideration of new Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FOAC) applications for operators seeking to use experimental or ex‑military aircraft certified in the restricted category for specialty air services. The pause immediately stops new entries while regulators review policy and safety implications.

2025-12-10T14:54:23.733613-08:00

AeroTime

JEKTA unveils 1:9 scale PHA‑ZE 100 amphibious demonstrator with eight‑motor distributed electric propulsion

2025-12-04T02:12:41.039175-08:00

AINonline

Failure to Deice Blamed for Fatal TBM 700 Stall Shortly After Takeoff

2025-11-24T10:27:54.504347-08:00

Aviation Week

Textron to end Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 production after backlog filled, shifts focus to Denali turboprop

2025-11-20T14:52:11.130627-08:00

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Aviation Week

Pipistrel becomes first to secure Colombia’s RAC‑VLA type certification Pipistrel is the first organization to receive Aerocivil’s Colombian Regulation‑Very Light Aircraft (RAC‑VLA) type certification, the company says. The approval grants Pipistrel Colombian type status for its very‑light aircraft and opens the pathway to register and operate them under Aerocivil’s RAC‑VLA rules.

2025-12-10T18:10:48.173009-08:00

Pipistrel becomes first to secure Colombia’s RAC‑VLA type certification

Vertical Mag

Transport Canada halts new FOAC applications for ex-military and restricted-category aircraft Transport Canada has suspended consideration of new Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FOAC) applications for operators seeking to use experimental or ex‑military aircraft certified in the restricted category for specialty air services. The pause immediately stops new entries while regulators review policy and safety implications.

2025-12-10T14:54:23.733613-08:00

Transport Canada halts new FOAC applications for ex-military and restricted-category aircraft

Flying Magazine

Alef Aeronautics' Model A Ultralight 'drive-and-fly' — build takes 'several months' Alef Aeronautics says its Model A Ultralight — a California‑based, 'drive‑and‑fly' vehicle billed as fit for both roads and skies — will take "several months" to build, the company said. The statement provides a near‑term construction timeframe for the Model A ultralight.

2025-12-09T10:55:24.177931-08:00

Alef Aeronautics' Model A Ultralight 'drive-and-fly' — build takes 'several months'

Aviation Week

Bye Aerospace taps Composite Approach to finish eFlyer2 carbon-composite build Bye Aerospace has partnered with Composite Approach, a carbon-fiber prototyping and manufacturing specialist, to complete fabrication of its eFlyer2 battery-electric two-seat trainer. The agreement secures composite production capability and supports Bye's push toward flight testing and production readiness for the electric trainer.

2025-12-05T08:13:14.342446-08:00

Bye Aerospace taps Composite Approach to finish eFlyer2 carbon-composite build

theupfront.media

Bringing Her Home: California Clipper Faces African Rivers and an Unplanned Long-Range Ferry The crew of the California Clipper tackled major operational challenges on its homeward ferry: negotiating African river crossings and completing a leg longer than the flying boat was designed to fly, forcing improvisation in range management, route planning and on-the-spot decision making.

2025-12-05T08:11:58.238914-08:00

Bringing Her Home: California Clipper Faces African Rivers and an Unplanned Long-Range Ferry

Aviation Source

AAIB final report: Spitfire MK.26B replica crash at Enstone Airfield — yaw on takeoff, safety recommendations The UK AAIB has published its final report into the fatal crash of a Spitfire MK.26B replica at Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, on 28 July 2024. Investigators found the aircraft yawed left during the takeoff roll before pitching up; the report issues safety recommendations for replica and vintage operations.

2025-12-04T16:34:49.950055-08:00

AAIB final report: Spitfire MK.26B replica crash at Enstone Airfield — yaw on takeoff, safety recommendations

Flying Magazine

EAA offers limited-time AirVenture ‘Hot Wings’ playset to build Oshkosh at home The Experimental Aircraft Association is offering a limited‑time Hot Wings playset modeled on its AirVenture Oshkosh event, letting enthusiasts build a miniature version of Oshkosh at home. The kit is a short‑run merchandise release tied to EAA's flagship gathering.

2025-12-04T11:07:25.819241-08:00

EAA offers limited-time AirVenture ‘Hot Wings’ playset to build Oshkosh at home

Skies Magazine

Pilatus PC-12 PRO cleared by Transport Canada, opening Canadian market Transport Canada has awarded type certification to Pilatus's PC‑12 PRO, clearing the way for the upgraded single‑engine turboprop to enter the Canadian market. The PC‑12 PRO is the most advanced variant, featuring significant cockpit and cabin upgrades designed to elevate safety, automation and passenger comfort.

2025-12-04T06:47:43.815991-08:00

Pilatus PC-12 PRO cleared by Transport Canada, opening Canadian market

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