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Garmin GTN 750Xi Avionics Gain FAA Datalink Departure Clearance Support

Garmin has enabled its GTN 750Xi navigators to handle FAA departure clearances and push-to-load messages via Data Communications, allowing properly equipped aircraft to automatically receive and load clearances directly into their flight plans. The update aligns with the FAA’s DCL rollout across US airspace.

2025-06-26T08:35:26.603816-07:00

9news.com

Hot-air balloon fire and crash in Brazil kills eight, injures 13

2025-06-21T11:43:17.736366-07:00

Associated Press

Twin-Engine Cessna 414 Crashes Off San Diego Coast, Killing Six

2025-06-09T11:08:31.271080-07:00

FlightGlobal

French Aerospace Quartet to Define Hybrid-Electric Propulsion for 6-10-Seat Aircraft

2025-06-18T02:23:54.778503-07:00

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AerialFire

Air Tractor Recommends 400-Hour Flap Actuator Coupling Inspections After Uncommanded Retraction Air Tractor has issued a mandatory inspection directive for the flap actuator coupling—a critical rubber link between motor and gearbox—on all models every 400 flight hours or as condition warrants. The move follows an incident of uncommanded flap retraction during takeoff with flaps deployed.

2025-06-30T10:29:25.627039-07:00

Air Tractor Recommends 400-Hour Flap Actuator Coupling Inspections After Uncommanded Retraction

cleveland.com

Six Die in Cessna 441 Twin-Engine Crash Near Youngstown, Ohio A Cessna 441 twin-engine aircraft crashed into wooded terrain in Howland Township, Ohio, shortly after takeoff from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport on Sunday, killing all six aboard, including two crew and four passengers. The FAA and NTSB have deployed teams to investigate the cause of the accident.

2025-06-29T21:09:58.113314-07:00

Six Die in Cessna 441 Twin-Engine Crash Near Youngstown, Ohio

Flying Magazine

Finnish Flight School Orders 10 Tecnam P2010TDI Trainers The Finnish Flight School will integrate ten Tecnam P2010TDI trainers into its fleet, powered by Continental CD-170 turbodiesel engines and MT-Propeller systems, and equipped with Garmin’s latest avionics suite. The move aims to enhance training efficiency and align pilot instruction with current industry standards.

2025-06-27T10:03:37.963044-07:00

Finnish Flight School Orders 10 Tecnam P2010TDI Trainers

AeroTime

Venice Airport to Handle 96 Private Jets for Bezos’ Ultra-Luxe Wedding Venice Marco Polo Airport is set to process more than 95 private jet arrivals over a single weekend to accommodate guests for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe wedding, straining runway slots and raising local concerns over congestion and emissions.

2025-06-27T02:42:28.494022-07:00

Venice Airport to Handle 96 Private Jets for Bezos’ Ultra-Luxe Wedding

AINonline

Garmin GTN 750Xi Avionics Gain FAA Datalink Departure Clearance Support Garmin has enabled its GTN 750Xi navigators to handle FAA departure clearances and push-to-load messages via Data Communications, allowing properly equipped aircraft to automatically receive and load clearances directly into their flight plans. The update aligns with the FAA’s DCL rollout across US airspace.

2025-06-26T08:35:26.603816-07:00

Garmin GTN 750Xi Avionics Gain FAA Datalink Departure Clearance Support

AeroTime

Pipistrel CEO Outlines Electric Aviation Push and Nuuva V300 Cargo Drone at Paris Air Show At the Paris Air Show, Pipistrel chief Gabriel Massey detailed the company’s roadmap for electric aviation, highlighting advances in battery and hybrid propulsion. He also unveiled the Nuuva V300, a large VTOL cargo drone targeting heavy-lift unmanned logistics with vertical and forward flight capabilities.

2025-06-26T07:57:02.074887-07:00

Pipistrel CEO Outlines Electric Aviation Push and Nuuva V300 Cargo Drone at Paris Air Show

asdnews.com

Cessna 172 Skyhawk Celebrates 70 Years with Over 45,000 Deliveries This month, Cessna’s 172 Skyhawk marks 70 years of continuous production, solidifying its status as the world's most popular aircraft. With over 45,000 units delivered globally, the high-wing trainer remains the cornerstone of flight training and general aviation fleets.

2025-06-25T04:52:44.352533-07:00

Cessna 172 Skyhawk Celebrates 70 Years with Over 45,000 Deliveries

eVTOL Insights

EAA AirVenture 2025 Ushers eVTOL Momentum into Oshkosh Showcase This July, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh will draw over 500,000 attendees from 80 countries, highlighting emerging eVTOL technologies alongside general aviation displays and thought-leadership sessions. The weeklong event offers a key barometer of advanced air mobility progress for manufacturers, regulators and operators.

2025-06-25T01:27:58.403150-07:00

EAA AirVenture 2025 Ushers eVTOL Momentum into Oshkosh Showcase

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