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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.20.23): Transponder Observed

Transponder Observed Phraseology used to inform a VFR pilot the aircraft’s assigned beacon code and position have been observed. Specifically, this term conveys to a VFR pilot the transponder reply has been observed and its position correlated for transit through...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.21.23): Glideslope Intercept Altitude

Glideslope Intercept Altitude The published minimum altitude to intercept the glideslope in the intermediate segment of an instrument approach. Government charts use the lightning bolt symbol to identify this intercept point. This intersection is called the Precise Final Approach fix...

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Aero-TV: Fuel For The Future? – A Swift Fuels Update

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Leading The Charge Towards “Getting The Lead Out”… The issue of providing a sustainable supply of Avgas for our piston powered aircraft is something that affects a major part of the general aviation fleet. To find...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.20.23)

“It is with much regret that we confirm our decision to cancel the upcoming Flying Legends Air Show 2024. This decision has not been made lightly and an in-depth assessment of our options for the year ahead... We appreciate the...

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A Memorable Merry Christmas From Our Dear Friend(s), Frank Kingston Smith(s)

From Two Great Men... An Aero-Holiday Memory One of the greatest joys I have as the so-called boss of ANN is the many people I meet and the precious few that I get to know as friends. Two of my...

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Airbus Sells 16 C295s to Spanish MOD

ASW, Naval Combat Aircraft Procured to Replace P-3 Poseidon The Spanish Ministry of Defence has placed an order for 16 C295 aircraft, with a split between Maritime Patrol and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. The contract includes a suite of training systems...

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EAA’s AeroEducate Hits 40,000 Users

Aeronautical Student Education Gains Momentum Around the World The Experimental Aircraft Association’s AeroEducate program has passed the 40,000 registered user mark, an increase of more than 3,000 since the same time last year. The online portal "engages youth, parents and...

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Lufthansa Group to Buy up to 100 737 MAX Jets

Lufthansa's First Boeing Single-Aisle Order in Nearly 30 Years There's some good news at Boeing despite Airbus having recently announced a number of big sales... Boeing and the Lufthansa Group have announced a 737 MAX order for up to 100...

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TrustFlight’s Centrik Chosen By Turkish AirMed Operator

Software Solution Selected for Service, Safety, & Streamlining Redstar Aviation has opted for TrustFlight's Centrik software suite for their safety and compliance needs, streamlining their operational management. Redstar Aviation, a company that bills itself as "Turkey’s leading Air Ambulance operator"...

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CubCrafters Scores Its 1000th Delivery

A New Certified CC19-215 XCub Went To A Cool New Home In Montana Yeah.... it's one heck of a milestone. CubCrafters made company history this week by delivering its 1000th new aircraft to Tim Sheehy, CEO of Bridger Aerospace, in...

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