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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.24.25)

N479BR owners stated that N479BR... "experienced a rapid, uncommanded loss of pressurization... whereupon the two pilots immediately put on their oxygen masks and the Autoland system 'automatically engaged exactly as designed when the cabin altitude exceeded the prescribed safe levels,"...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.24.25)

Aero Linx: Aerospace Human Factors Association (AsHFA) The AsHFA Network brings together a vibrant, growing, and welcoming community of aerospace human factors professionals—uniting experts from industry, government, academia, and clinical practice. Whether you are an established specialist or exploring new...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.24.25): Mach Technique [ICAO]

Mach Technique [ICAO] Describes a control technique used by air traffic control whereby turbojet aircraft operating successively along suitable routes are cleared to maintain appropriate MACH numbers for a relevant portion of the en route phase of flight. The principal...

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NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-32R-301T

About 10 Minutes Into The Flight, The Engine Began Surging, But All Of The Gauges Were In The Green On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in...

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Looking for a Job? ANN is Looking to Give You One!

We’re Hiring Editors, Developers, Video Journalists, Oh My! Yes, despite the last few years being one of the most unpredictable stretches in aviation media we can remember, ANN is still standing… and somehow, still expanding. The pandemic didn’t exactly make...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.25.25): Marker Beacon

Marker Beacon An electronic navigation facility transmitting a 75 MHz vertical fan or boneshaped radiation pattern. Marker beacons are identified by their modulation frequency and keying code, and when received by compatible airborne equipment, indicate to the pilot, both aurally...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.25.25)

“The 767 is a proven widebody platform with global support, parts availability, modern systems, and compelling operating economics. Our program builds on those strengths and will deliver performance beyond what legacy VLATs can provide.” Source: Britt Coulson, President and CEO...

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Airborne 12.19.25: Solberg Airport v NIMBYs, Tecnam P2008JC Revealed, Spirit $$$

Also: Army Helos Rescue 18, Stadiums v Drones, Hartzell's New Sky-Tec, R66 Mil Fleet Logs Time The owners of Solberg-Hunterdon Airport (N51) have taken their dispute with local officials to court, arguing that a newly adopted zoning procedure by Readington...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.25.25)

Aero Linx: Rhode Island Pilots Association (RIPA) Part of RIPA’s mission is to promote aviation safety within the entire aviation community, and we are dedicated to aviation safety. Because of this, the Rhode Island Pilots Association is a principal sponsor...

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Classic Aero-TV: In Praise of Alabama’s Patriot Aircraft USA

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): "Ain’t Your Daddy’s Super Cub”—Don Wade Co-owned by Don and Ron Wade—the former of Don’s Dream Machines, a storied Alabama Continental and Lycoming engine shop—Patriot Aircraft USA is the proud maker of the Super Patriot, an...

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