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Garmin says its Emergency Autoland system is now installed on more than 2,000 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of automated emergency landing capability across the aviation fleet. The milestone underscores the growing role of autonomous safety systems in managing pilot incapacitation and other in-flight emergencies.
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Garmin says its Emergency Autoland system is now installed on more than 2,000 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of automated emergency landing capability across the aviation fleet. The milestone underscores the growing role of autonomous safety systems in managing pilot incapacitation and other in-flight emergencies.
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A small Aerodiana tourist aircraft crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing all 13 people aboard, including 11 passengers and two crew members. Local authorities confirmed the fatalities after the sightseeing flight went down over the archaeological site in southern Peru.
The FAA has finalized its plan to eliminate 100LL avgas by 2030, but has not resolved which replacement fuel will be selected, how costs will be distributed, what aircraft modifications may be required or when operators must transition. The decisions will shape general aviation’s fuel and fleet planning.
Epic Aircraft has secured EASA type certification for its E1000 AX, a single-engine turboprop designed to carry up to six passengers. The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for the Bend, Oregon-based manufacturer as it seeks to expand the aircraft’s availability in the European market.
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The NTSB attributed the February 2025 crash of Bering Air Flight 445 near Nome, Alaska, to inadequate airspeed management during severe icing while the Textron Aviation 208B was above its maximum gross weight. All 10 people aboard the commuter flight were killed.
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Heart Aerospace is preparing its first test flight of the full-scale X1 all-electric demonstrator, targeting a hybrid-electric ES-30 entry into service by 2031. ZeAero is launching the hydrogen-powered ZERA-LITE retrofit for Cessna Caravans. Meanwhile, Dovetail Electric Aviation signed a binding customer deal for an electric Caravan conversion, and Air One was unveiled at EAA AirVenture.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Modern Skies Coalition are urging Congress to appropriate new funds for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The ask would build on the $12.5 billion approved last year, aimed at keeping modernization momentum and expanding investment capacity.
Turbotech says its regenerative turbine engine is moving into new light-aircraft applications, including the Elixir, Carbon Cub ULT and Wasatch SD3T, following earlier installations on the VL3, G750TP and Bristell. The rollout highlights continued market pull for turbine power in the light segment.
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