Experimental Aircraft News Monitoring

All the happenings in the lakes area, July 11-22

The Detroit Lakes Tribune welcomes community calendar submissions for online publication and, if space allows, in the Saturday print edition. Submissions must be made at least a week before the event, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or …

EAA to Highlight Next-Gen Aviation Technology at AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) has announced that several companies will showcase an array of technological innovations in aviation at the 2026 AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. On July 21, various cutting-edge solutions will go on display …

Historic Lineup Will Take Center Stage at AirVenture’s Boeing Plaza

Boeing Plaza, the large aircraft ramp of the EAA AirVenture showgrounds, becomes the center of the aviation universe in less than two weeks when Oshkosh 2026 gets underway. The fly-in convention runs from July 20-26, and the aircraft on display on the …

"The beast" spotted; F-47 takes off? PHOTO

World 0 Footage of an unusual aircraft, allegedly recorded near the secret U.S. “Area 51” base, has sparked weeks of debate among military analysts over whether it is the F-47 aircraft. Shutterstock AI/Shutterstock The aircraft, filmed at night, could …

Declassified intelligence map reveals where America's largest UFO waves unfolded

Dozens of newly declassified UFO records were released by the Pentagon on Friday, including a shocking map revealing where hundreds of UFOs were seen flying near major cities throughout the US. Acting like a roadmap for extraterrestrial encounters, the US …

New Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter shows off “pet project” planes at Sharp County Regional Airport

Southern Utah pilots expand Young Eagles program to help Navajo children imagine careers in the sky

Pilots in the Southern Utah EAA Chapter 936 of the Experimental Aircraft Association recently expanded their educational Young Eagles program to the children of the Navajo Nation Reservation’s Monument Valley area.  Pilot Patrick Carroll told St. George …

NASA Super Guppy Withdraws From AirVenture 2026

The iconic Super Guppy won’t make its planned appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) announced Tuesday that NASA’s Super Guppy has been forced to cancel its appearance at AirVenture 2026 after sustaining …

5th annual Sodbusters STOL competition at Hartford airport ahead of EAA AirVenture

HARTFORD — Two days before the annual Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture show in Oshkosh, which takes place from July 20-26, pilots from all over will be visiting the Hartford Municipal Airport, 4200 County Highway U, on July 17 and 18 for the …

Sharing aviation, changing minds

Whiteman Airport, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Pacoima, opened in 1946 and became one of Los Angeles County’s five general aviation airports in 1970. Today, it sees over 100,000 aircraft operations per year and serves as an important hub for …

Experimental German Drone Hits 699 Km/h in Push Toward Future High-Speed Interceptors

Home/Europe/Experimental German Drone Hits 699 Km/h in Push Toward Future High-Speed Interceptors German firm Quantum Systems Group is pushing the limits of electric flight with a series of high-speed experiments aimed at advancing future …

NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over Washington, D.C., in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the Federal Aviation Administration. In an unusual move …

Oswego County Airport Hosts Civil Air Patrol Event Aug. 9

July 9, 2026 The public is invited to the Oswego County Airport on Sunday, Aug. 9, for a family-friendly event featuring a pancake breakfast, airplanes and opportunities to meet local pilots. Hosted by the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, the fly …

FAA Moves to Lift Ban on Overland Supersonic Flight

Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) A computer rendering of what the United Airlines supersonic aircraft will look like in the future. (Boom Supersonic) Editor’s Note: To watch a video version of this article, click here. For 53 …

uAvionix Partners With Extra USA On AV-30 Upgrade

uAvionix said Tuesday it has partnered with Extra USA to make the AV-30 available as a factory service center-approved upgrade for Extra aircraft. AV-30 Retrofit The agreement covers both the AV-30-C, for certified aircraft, and the AV-30-E, for …

Laramie Jubilee Days July 9: Jalapeno Eating Contest, Bull Riding, Live Music

Laramie Jubilee Days 2026 is in full swing! Today's schedule includes a jalapeno-eating contest, live music, and bull riding. Here is today's Jubilee Days Schedule: Does your kid want to be a pilot? There is no way of knowing unless they get a …

23-Year-Old Lakeland Pilot Identified After Experimental Plane Breaks Apart Mid-Air

LAKELAND, Fla. – A Monday evening flight between friends turned fatal after a single-seater experimental aircraft broke apart mid-air and plummeted into a remote Polk County cow pasture. Authorities have identified the pilot as 23-year-old Michael Robinson …

X-59 experimental aircraft reaches speed, altitude conditions for future supersonic flights

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft reached its target speed and altitude for future community overflights for the first time during a flight on Friday, June 12, 2026. Source | NASA/Lori Losey The NASA (Washington, D.C., U.S.) X-59  …

DARPA X-65 Moves Closer to Flight Testing

A radical experimental aircraft designed to rethink how airplanes are controlled is now entering a decisive stage of assembly and integration. The program is steadily transitioning from component manufacturing into full systems buildup ahead of ground …

How to Choose a China Custom Sheet Metal Bending Manufacturer (MOQ 20 Accepted)

AZ, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To choose a reliable China custom sheet metal bending manufacturer that accepts low minimum order quantities, prioritize suppliers that offer Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review before …

Unmanned Commercial Aerial Vehicle Market Competitive Landscape, Business Expansion Trends, and Strategic Insights

The Business Research Company's Unmanned Commercial Aerial Vehicle Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The unmanned commercial …

Rocket Propulsion Market Industry Competition, Strategic Partnerships, and Growth Outlook

The Business Research Company's Rocket Propulsion Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The rocket propulsion market is …

Comprehensive Ammunition Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Ammunition Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Ammunition market to surpass $42 billion in …

ISD Launches Free Warehouse Automation ROI Calculator With Payback, IRR, and NPV Analysis

Integrated Systems Design announced the launch of its free Warehouse Automation ROI Calculator. WIXOM, MI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New tool delivers CFO-ready business cases in 10 minutes, bridging the gap between …

Six Sigma Certification Prep: MSI Releases Free Formula & Statistics Guide

MSI releases a free guide covering Six Sigma certification formulas, DPMO, and DMAIC - ideal for Black Belt candidates and online course students. DOWNINGTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Management and Strategy …

Software Defined Radio Market to Reach USD 29.78 Bn by 2031 Fueled by Defense Modernization & 5G | Mordor Intelligence

Software Defined Radio Market is expanding due to rising adoption across defense, aerospace and public safety, with North America leading the global market. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Mordor …

Pan Am Flight Academy Expands Presence in Brazil Through Strategic Partnership with EPA Training Center

Pan Am Flight Academy expands into Brazil through a strategic partnership with EPA Training Center, strengthening aviation training across Latin America. FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pan Am Flight Academy is proud to …

FAA Proposes $72,000 Fine Against Bewired USA for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violations 

Friday, July 10, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $72,000 civil penalty against Bewired USA of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations.   The FAA alleges Bewired, a commercial …

Five Reputable Titanium Bar Manufacturers Worldwide 2026: Delivering High-Strength Metallic Raw Materials

Exploring Global Suppliers That Provide Reliable Titanium Bar Solutions for Aerospace, Medical, and Industrial Applications CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xi’an, China, July 10——The global medical grade …

Ecer.com Empowers Enterprises to Achieve a "Perennially Online" Global Business Model as Mobile B2B Trade Accelerates

Ecer.com rewires cross-border B2B trade via a mobile ecosystem, leveraging AI translation and VR factory tours to slash client evaluation times to two hours. BEIJING, CHINA, CHINA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Driven by the rapid evolution …

ZenaTech's ZenaDrone Moves IQ Aqua Underwater Mine-Detection Drone into U.S. Field Testing in Florida

ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial …

Sanwei (SWESD): A Leading ESD Protection Manufacturer for Semiconductor & Precision Electronics

Sanwei (SWESD) delivers robust ESD Racks and precision IC Tray products, ensuring compliant electrostatic discharge protection for electronics manufacturing. YUEQING, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, July 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In high-stakes industries …

SIOP Is More Than Demand Planning - It Is the Control Tower for Business Performance

Supply chain expert Lisa Anderson explains why successful SIOP connects people, processes and decisions across the enterprise CLAREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, a leading expert in …

Touchstone Advisors Announces Successful Sale of B & A Company to Talon Precision

Touchstone Advisors announces the sale of B & A Company, Inc., a premier aerospace contract manufacturing firm based in Milford, CT, to Talon Precision. HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Touchstone Advisors …

ASYGN Revolutionizes Ultra-Low-Power Embedded AI with Its ColibryNPU Microcontroller

GRENOBLE, FRANCE, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary - ColibryNPU, a RISC-V microcontroller with a neural accelerator, demonstrates the best energy efficiency in the MLPerf Tiny v1.4 – Visual Wake Words benchmark, with a record-low …

Ammunition Market Outlook: Leading Players, Growth Drivers, and Investment Opportunities

The Business Research Company's Ammunition Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The ammunition market is dominated by a mix of global …

Hephae Energy Technology Raises $17.8 Million for Commercial Deployment of Superhot Drilling Tech to Advance Geothermal

Series A led by Susquehanna Sustainable Investments and Underground Ventures, with additional participation from leading climate and energy investors. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hephae Energy Technology Corp …

UNIFY.C2 Integrates Skycope RF Drone Detection Technology into Its Single Picture Command-and-Control Platform

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UNIFY.C2 today announced it has integrated Skycope's RF drone detection and identification technology into the UNIFY.C2 command-and-control platform. This integration brings …

Sofema Aviation Services Introduces Advanced IOSA Internal Auditor Webinar Series

Sofema Aviation Services Introduces Advanced IOSA Internal Auditor Webinar Series SOFIA, BULGARIA, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) has announced the launch of its new, specialized IOSA Internal Auditor Webinar Series …