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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.03.26)
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (64+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx.Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well. Airborne 10.03.25: Phantom 3500 Buy, "Chinese Military Company, NOTAM Redesign Airborne Affordable Flyers 10.02.25: MOSAIC Start Date,…...
Classic Aero-TV: Spirit Engineering’s Long Haul to Lakeland
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (290+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Riding the wave of interest from its public debut at EAA AirVenture this July, the Spirit Engineering SE-1 trekked down to Lakeland to appear at the first annual Affordable Flying Expo. The trip consisted of one man, 15 hours…...
Sightings Near DC Army Base Spark Potential Anti-Drone Laser Deployment
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (186+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 The most tightly controlled and monitored airspace in the country may soon be home to a giant anti-drone laser after reports of unusual drone activity near Fort Lesley J. McNair sparked Pentagon concern. If the measure goes through, however,…...
U.S. Aviation Fuel Prices Moved Sharply Higher In March
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (70+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 U.S. aviation fuel prices moved sharply higher in March, with broad-based increases across major fuel types nationwide, driven in part by ongoing developments in the Middle East, according to iFlightPlanner. Airborne 10.03.25: Phantom 3500 Buy, "Chinese Military Company, NOTAM Redesign Airborne…...
Airborne 04.02.26: Apache Pilots Unsuspended, SMO Tragedy, Airshow Threatened
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (117+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Two AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade sparked a back-to-back suspension and unsuspension after getting filmed hovering over Kid Rock's Nashville-area home on March 28." Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime,…...
FAA Gives Short, 10-Day Comment Period For 471-Page Report
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (155+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its 471-page report, "A Comprehensive Modernization of Pilot Training Conducted by 14 CFR Part 141 Training Organizations" on April 1, 2026, with the agency only accepting comments on the report through Friday, April 10. Most FAA regulatory…...
FCC Updates List Of Trusted Drones
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (114+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its covered list to remove four uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) determined by the Department of War (DoW) to not pose national security risks. Conditional approvals will be listed and continually updated on…...
2025 SUN ’n FUN Innovation Preview Spotlights Are Online!
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (403+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Kicking off the 51st SUN "n FUN Aerospace Expo, we hosted the second annual SnF Innovation Preview to give more than 20 companies just enough time in the spotlight to debut their new planes, products, engines, accessories, and more" In…...
WA Governor Agrees to Ditch 10% Luxury Aircraft Tax
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (315+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Washington State officially pulled the plug on its controversial 10% luxury tax on general and business aviation aircraft just hours before it was set to take effect. Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2711 to repeal last year's SB 5801" but,…...
Sporty’s Announces Next Generation Of Handheld Aviation Radios
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (130+ words) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 Sporty's has announced the launch of the PJ2 GPS, a major advancement in handheld aviation radios that combines the simplicity pilots trust with powerful new GPS and connectivity features. First introduced in 2019, the original PJ2 redefined the backup radio by…...