Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Captured this photo of a Piper Seneca while on the Aviation Photo Crew SC.7 Skyvan over Lakeland, Florida.”
Making wishes come true
Retired U.S. Army General Jerry L. Neff, a 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame inductee and decorated military and community leader, will fulfill a lifelong dream on May 22, 2025, by taking flight in the P-51 Mustang “Crazy Horse.”
NASA+ now streaming on Prime
NASA officials say they are dedicated to sharing stories through live launch coverage, original documentaries, family-friendly content, and more.
Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires E-MAG
Hartzell Engine Tech plans to move E-MAG products toward certification for the general aviation market.
Pilot seriously injured when takeoff goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
Picture of the Day: Embracing the role of aircraft owner
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “As part of my commercial training, completing a solo long cross-country flight was a requirement. One of the noteworthy stops along my journey was Brenham, Texas. After refueling the Cessna 150 and positioning it out of the way, I went inside the FBO. As I walked out, I paused to admire the sunset, capturing a memorable photo of N60127 as I embraced my new role as its owner.”
Textron Aviation named a top employer for veterans
Textron Aviation has been named one of the Top 25 Employers for Veterans for 2025 by Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project.
USS Hornet Museum exchanges rare artifacts with Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in China
As part of the exchange, USS Hornet Museum volunteer and documentary filmmaker George Retelas delivered a rare original 16mm film reel depicting the Doolittle Raiders’ training at Eglin Field in March 1942. In return, the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall presented the museum a fragment from aircraft No. 9, “Whirling Dervish” — one of the 16 B-25 bombers launched from the USS Hornet during the Doolittle Raid.
uAvionix introduces wearable alerting device for drone operators
The device audibly alerts UAS operators and visual observers to nearby ADS-B-equipped aircraft, “enhancing safety and operational awareness and allowing operators to maintain uninterrupted visual contact with their drones,” according to company officials.