by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
First-Class Passenger Experience Rivaling Light Jets With Premium Italian Amenities Tecnam unveiled its new P2012 at AERO Friedrichshafen, billed as the ultimate executive sanctuary, offering a premier "first-class" passenger experience that rivals light jets.Designed...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Two Dead, 10 Injured After Light Airplane Crashes Through Hangar Roof At Adelaide Airport A pilot and passenger have died and 10 people on the ground have been hurt, including one with critical injuries, after a light plane crashed into a hangar shortly after takeoff...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Fractional Private Jet Operator Will Add About 50 New Aircraft To Fleet Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro said the company recently placed the order for new private jets, but neither company has formally announced the order.It follows last year’s $7 billion order by...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 30, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Sean Duffy Pitched Idea Of A Fee To Pay For Air Traffic System On Regular Basis U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy floated the idea of charging a fee to help the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) modernize its air traffic control system and pay for upgrades...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 29, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Unexpected Strong Winds Caused Unplanned Launch From Casino Event The Elk Grove, Calif., Police Department said a hot air balloon made an unplanned launch from Sky River Casino due to unexpected strong winds. The balloon then struck a tree, the side of the casino and...
by Jim Campbell | Apr 29, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Steve Hinton, Air Racing Great, Inducted Into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America For 2027 One of air racing's greatest aviators, Steve Hinton, is the newest inductee of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for 2027.Hinton won two Unlimited championships with the...