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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle

Cirrus Aircraft’s new SR Series G7+ integrates Garmin’s Safe Return™ Autoland system — the first FAA-approved emergency landing solution with auto-throttle on a single-engine piston aircraft. A cockpit pushbutton initiates autonomous runway selection, navigation and landing if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

2025-05-06T04:02:15.072363-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Nomination Advances to Full Senate

2025-04-30T08:32:17.533564-07:00

CNN

NTSB Pinpoints Loose Screw in Aerobatic Modification as Likely Cause of Rob Holland’s Langley AFB Crash

2025-05-02T14:14:38.304258-07:00

Asian Aviation

Embraer Delivers 30 Aircraft in Q1 2025, Faces $1.1B Backlog Decline

2025-04-22T20:23:20.254210-07:00

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AINonline

ACA to Launch First Air Charter Forum at EBACE25 in Geneva For the first time, the Air Charter Association will host its annual Air Charter Forum at EBACE25 in Geneva’s Palexpo from 20-22 May 2025. The conference will bring together charter operators, brokers and regulators to assess market dynamics and strategic trends shaping the air charter sector.

2025-05-07T09:38:53.230472-07:00

ACA to Launch First Air Charter Forum at EBACE25 in Geneva

AINonline

Kawasaki Unveils Clean-Sheet Aviation Engine Leveraging Motorcycle Tech Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a clean-sheet aviation engine design that borrows technology and manufacturing techniques from its motorcycle division, aiming to deliver enhanced efficiency, reduced weight and modular maintenance for small jets and UAVs.

2025-05-07T08:03:04.312329-07:00

Kawasaki Unveils Clean-Sheet Aviation Engine Leveraging Motorcycle Tech

Aviation Week

Polar Mission Learjet 36A Completes Five-Day, 57.6-Hour Circumnavigation Across Five Continents In a record-setting expedition, the crew of The Polar Mission flew a Learjet 36A on a five-day, 57.6-hour journey from the southern polar region to the northern hemisphere, making 13 stops across five continents despite two weather delays.

2025-05-06T13:39:22.186487-07:00

Polar Mission Learjet 36A Completes Five-Day, 57.6-Hour Circumnavigation Across Five Continents

Skies Magazine

Ribbit to Retrofit Legacy Aircraft for Pilotless Cargo Flights in Canada’s North Toronto-based start-up Ribbit is retrofitting legacy turboprops with advanced autopilot systems to enable autonomous cargo operations across Canada’s North. The platform aims to slash operating costs and enhance logistics resilience in remote regions by eliminating the need for onboard pilots.

2025-05-06T06:58:55.085882-07:00

Ribbit to Retrofit Legacy Aircraft for Pilotless Cargo Flights in Canada’s North

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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle Cirrus Aircraft’s new SR Series G7+ integrates Garmin’s Safe Return™ Autoland system — the first FAA-approved emergency landing solution with auto-throttle on a single-engine piston aircraft. A cockpit pushbutton initiates autonomous runway selection, navigation and landing if the pilot becomes incapacitated.

2025-05-06T04:02:15.072363-07:00

Cirrus SR Series G7+ Becomes First Piston Aircraft with FAA-Approved Safe Return™ Autoland and Auto-Throttle

AINonline

StandardAero Shops 1,500th HTF7000 Engine at Augusta MRO Facility StandardAero has taken delivery of its 1,500th HTF7000 turbofan for heavy maintenance at its Augusta, Georgia facility, marking a significant milestone for the engine shop. The HTF7000 series powers a broad business jet fleet and forms a core pillar of StandardAero’s global MRO network.

2025-05-05T09:23:10.419174-07:00

StandardAero Shops 1,500th HTF7000 Engine at Augusta MRO Facility

GlobalAir.com

Hartzell’s Carbon Fiber Pathfinder Prop Secures STC for Aviat Husky Fleet Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fibre two-blade Pathfinder has secured FAA STC for installation on Aviat Husky A-1, A-1A, A-1B, A-1C-180, and A-1C-200 models, replacing existing composite, aluminum, and wood props. The upgrade is available as a Top Prop STC for in-service aircraft and a factory option on new builds through Aviat.

2025-05-05T08:02:49.873572-07:00

Hartzell’s Carbon Fiber Pathfinder Prop Secures STC for Aviat Husky Fleet

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Taildraggers.com launches alongside revived Tailwheel Pilots Association Kevin Laufer this week unveiled Taildraggers.com, a new platform for tailwheel pilots to buy, sell and network. The site also hosts the relaunched Tailwheel Pilots Association, a community-driven group aimed at promoting conventional landing gear flying through events, resources and training.

2025-05-04T07:11:51.159185-07:00

Taildraggers.com launches alongside revived Tailwheel Pilots Association

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