The U.S. winners have been submitted for the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest, which will be judged in June by the FAI.
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Aviation Innovation Center in the works at KLVK
The proposed Aviation Innovation Center will serve as a hub for the assessment of novel aviation and advanced air mobility technologies, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, providing startups and established companies with the resources and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions, according to city officials.
Aithre introduces Healthview II
The Healthview II provides real-time monitoring of oxygen flow, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, cabin pressure, temperature, and more.
Florida pilot proposes solution for frequency congestion
Dropping saying traffic will relieve the frequency congestion. I feel the system would be safer if my suggestions were implemented.
Picture of the Day: Taxiing at KOQN
Levi Lindsay submitted this photo and note: “I was at Brandywine Regional Airport (KOQN) in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with my grandfather when I snapped this photo of a Piper Cherokee taxiing.”
Alaska’s avgas anxiety
“Without a dependable source of avgas, many Alaskans would lose their only access to numerous critical services, including medical care, groceries, and mail.”
New certification for avionics technicians unveiled
The CAET is a knowledge-based certification for entry-level technicians and requires passing a written exam that must be taken online through the AEA’s new partner, the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI).
Hartzell’s PowerUP magnetos receive PMA
The magnetos are FAA approved for use on Lycoming and Continental engines, including applications for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, as well as Cirrus SR22 and SR22T fixed-wing aircraft.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.