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Warbirds at Sun n Fun Molly McMillin Sun n Fun Warbird Country Warbirds Country at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, is a well-traveled section of the sprawling show, which runs April 13-18. Credit: Molly McMillin Quick Silver The P-51 Mustang called "Quick Silver" was a labor of love for Scott Yoak and his father, Bill, who collected parts from 37 countries to restore the fighter back to life. Following a 15-year restoration project, the P-51 took to the skies again in 20...

A Unique Sun n Fun PresenceMolly McMillin A Different Approach Sun ‘n Fun’s return in 2021 has attracted nearly 400 exhibitors to Lakeland, Florida, for the week of April 13-18. The number is down 20% from about 500 in 2019. While some exhibitors decided not to attend this year because of COVID, others are back in full swing, while a few moved forward with unmanned displays. Sun ‘n Fun was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic. Textron Aviation is showcasing its Cessna Carava...

GA Industry Helps Deliver COVID Vaccines Molly McMillin Tecnam Develops Aircraft For Vaccine Delivery Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has repurposed its P2012 to offer the P2012 Travelcare for COVID vaccine distribution. The platform was created to help distributors around the world reach remote and difficult to access communities, including areas with an underdeveloped infrastructure. Credit: Tecnam A Partnership With Freezer Maker Desmon Tecnam partnered with Desmon,...

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X completed the first flight of its widebody Falcon 6X on March 10, marking the start of its flight test program.

Netherlands takes on Belgium's QRA duties after F-16 grounding, NASA strikes novel launch agreement for ISS astronauts, Perseverance Rover's SuperCam takes spotlight and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news powered by Aviation Week Intelligence Network. 

Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Feb. 03 Smallsat Launch Startup Astra To Go Public With Teledesic Vet McCaw Rocket upstart Astra, fresh off finally achieving a successful test launch and aiming for daily launches of small satellites, will become a publicly traded company after a takeover by a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by veteran telecommunications entrepreneur Craig McCaw. Credit: Astra Spain Weighs Implications Of Naval F-35 Buy The Spanish Navy is mull...

Aerospace & Defense Roundup: Jan. 28 Airflow Plans ESTOL Logistics Demonstrator Aerial logistics startup Airflow is to build a full-scale technology demonstrator for its planned electric short-takeoff-and-landing cargo aircraft. The company will modify a high-wing Cessna 210 with distributed electric propulsion to enable operation into and out of very short runways. Credit: Airflow NASA IG Urges Aggressive Response To Growing Space Debris Threat NASA’s efforts to address ...