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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

New York Times

Pacific Aerospace P-750XL skydiving flight crash near Butler Memorial Airport kills 12 in Missouri

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

New York Times

Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL crashes in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 aboard

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models Switzerland’s H55 propulsion system is positioned to power RTX’s hybrid-electric demonstrator using a “downsizer” approach—scaling propulsion capability for next-generation electric aircraft. The announcement also frames H55 as a platform intended for the Bristell B23 Energic and additional electric-aviation models.

2026-06-29T10:55:57.936061-07:00

Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

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GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has submitted a policy white paper in response to an European Commission “call for evidence,” arguing for greater recognition of general aviation within the bloc’s aviation strategy. The filing focuses on how GA should be accounted for in future EU policy priorities.

2026-06-29T09:41:35.906399-07:00

GAMA urges EU to recognize general aviation in European aviation strategy

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Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed A German-registered Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter went down moments after departing Nancy-Essey Airport while conducting a skydiving flight near Tomblaine. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said the crash resulted in 11 fatalities: the pilot, five instructors, and five jumpers.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

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Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training Ukraine has received 10 Czech-made Alto ultralights to expand pilot training. Five aircraft were funded by Prague, while five were donated via the Darek pro Putina charity group—doubling down on incremental fleet access for training pipelines.

2026-06-26T08:56:11.261104-07:00

Ukraine takes delivery of 10 Alto ultralight piston singles for new pilot training

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ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate Private pilots and GA operators are pushing back on proposals to use ADS-B-derived surveillance data to support airport landing fees, arguing the data is being repurposed beyond safety intent. Airports counter that the approach is justified for charging. Congress remains unable to settle the dispute and pass a clear ADS-B in mandate framework.

2026-06-23T14:41:14.680632-07:00

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

Flying Magazine

USIM repurposed from airline aviation-English training to general aviation pilot curriculum The USIM program—originally used to teach airline pilots aviation English—is now being adapted for university-level training and tailored to general aviation pilots. The update positions USIM as a broader flight-skill and language-support tool beyond airline-specific onboarding pathways.

2026-06-20T05:08:36.658017-07:00

USIM repurposed from airline aviation-English training to general aviation pilot curriculum

New York Times

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Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL crashes in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 aboard A Pacific Aerospace 750XL turboprop crashed in Missouri shortly after departing Butler Memorial Airport during a skydiving operation, killing all 12 people aboard, including the pilot and 11 parachutists. Authorities describe it as one of the deadliest U.S. skydiving accidents in recent years, with reports that no flight-safety services were provided for the airport at the time.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL crashes in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 aboard

New York Times

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Pacific Aerospace P-750XL skydiving flight crash near Butler Memorial Airport kills 12 in Missouri A single-engined Pacific Aerospace P-750XL crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in western Missouri during a skydiving flight, leaving no survivors among 12 occupants. Authorities are treating the incident as a mass-casualty event while federal investigators examine the circumstances.

2026-06-14T12:31:11.665064-07:00

Pacific Aerospace P-750XL skydiving flight crash near Butler Memorial Airport kills 12 in Missouri

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Electric aviation’s downsizer: Switzerland’s H55 propulsion for hybrid-electric demonstrators and future models

Pilatus PC-6/B2 Turbo Porter crashes shortly after takeoff near Nancy, France; 11 killed

Pacific Aerospace P-750XL skydiving flight crash near Butler Memorial Airport kills 12 in Missouri

Pacific Aerospace PAC 750XL crashes in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing all 12 aboard

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