Italy's October 16, 2026 data network failure at ENAV disrupted European airspace flows, revealing how a single-country ATC outage cascades across the entire continent.
TowerTecnam has named a third-generation Pascale family member as CEO and president, marking a milestone for one of the world's most widely used flight training aircraft manufacturers.
TowerTesla's flying Roadster uses SpaceX-derived cold gas thrusters that may briefly separate the vehicle from the ground, landing it in a regulatory no man's land between the FAA and NHTSA.
TowerThe FAA is expected to issue a type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 within days, completing a multi-year certification process under unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
TowerEASA has certified a directed infrared countermeasure system on the Bombardier Global 7500, opening a formal civil airworthiness pathway for missile defense on private aircraft.
TowerIn early October 2026, an F-22A Raptor pilot commanded an autonomous YFQ-44A Fury in flight - the first airborne control of a Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
TowerThe FAA and NATCA reached a 2.8% pay deal with new work requirements, but a 3,000-controller staffing gap remains the deeper threat to system capacity.
TowerThe FAA is seeking an equity stake in Air Space Intelligence, maker of the Flyways AI platform - raising conflict-of-interest questions about regulatory independence.
TowerA 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 recently featured as an AircraftForSale top pick reveals what 'modernized' actually means - and whether the premium is worth paying.
TowerThe FAA has established an indefinite one-nautical-mile drone no-fly buffer along the entire U.S.-Mexico border, affecting all commercial and recreational operators.
TowerA breakdown of every path into air traffic control - CTI programs, public hire, military, and contract towers - plus what the controller shortage means for pilots on the frequency.
TowerTenants at New Jersey's Aeroflex-Andover Airport face a December 31 eviction deadline as the state plans to demolish its historic hangars.
TowerThe FAA abruptly restricted touch-and-goes, parallel departures, and pattern work at Centennial Airport (KAPA) near Denver in early October, with no public explanation.
TowerMesa's revised Falcon Field landing fee proposal remains contested - Part 13 FAA complaints and a federal lawsuit are still active, with AOPA signaling unresolved concerns.
TowerLufthansa has directed flight crews to board extra fuel before flying into Frankfurt and Zurich due to an active pipeline disruption - with lessons for every pilot who plans a fuel stop.
TowerSouthwest Airlines is overhauling Rapid Rewards in 2027, replacing A-List tiers and restructuring the Companion Pass in a major shift toward spend-based loyalty.
TowerThe FAA's new searchable MedGuide lets pilots and controllers look up any medication's aeromedical certification status before their next medical exam.
TowerFrance's first Pilatus PC-7 MKX has completed its maiden flight, with the Swiss turboprop trainer set to modernize French military pilot training from 2027.
TowerA small California pilots association rebuilt their airport open house and grew their scholarship program to $18,000, funding the next generation of local pilots.
TowerRadio Hangar explores Unsure If You’re Fit to Fly? FAA’s MedGuide Can Help.
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