Aviation news and analysis with Tower. FAA policy changes, industry trends, safety data, and what the headlines mean for the pilots who fly every day.
A dawn patrol flight over the Palouse loess hills of eastern Washington and Idaho is one of general aviation's most visually stunning and underrated experiences.
The AOPA Air Safety Institute released a new case study on a fatal 2012 Utah backcountry crash where one survivor had no means to call for help.
At NBAA 2026, Transportation Secretary Duffy and FAA Administrator Bedford committed to ATC infrastructure investment, reversed single-pilot approval for certain Citations, and announced a key eVTOL certification milestone.
Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) is now uncontrolled nightly from 10 PM to 6 AM following an FAA staffing shortage notice issued October 17.
Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona receives a $1.7 million FAA grant targeting taxiway construction, road improvements, and surface safety equipment at one of the busiest GA airports in the U.S.
Jimmy Stewart flew 20 B-24 combat missions over Nazi Germany - missions nobody ordered him to fly - and a new film opening November 6, 2026 finally tells that story.
The AOPA Foundation awarded a record $2.2 million in scholarships in 2026 - its largest single-year total ever - with average awards of $6,500 targeting students at every stage of training.
The U.S. Air Force is using virtual reality to train B-52 student pilots for aerial refueling, cutting required sorties and measurably reducing training costs.
NATO's Neptune Strike 26-4 deploys three carrier strike groups, 40 aircraft, and 17 nations in the alliance's final major maritime exercise of 2026.
Two pilot-legislators appeared at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas to explain how holding a certificate changes the way they make aviation law.
Honeywell's JetWave X brings multi-orbit satellite connectivity to business aviation, routing traffic across LEO, MEO, and GEO networks for seamless global performance.
Pratt and Whitney Canada unveiled the PT9 at NBAA-BACE 2026 - a clean-sheet turboprop engine promising 20% lower fuel burn and 33% more power.
San Diego International topped national leaded avgas sales with over one million gallons sold in two years - while an unleaded alternative sat available at the same facility.
The CH-53E Super Stallion has served as the Marine Corps' primary heavy-lift helicopter since 1981 and is now mid-transition to the digital CH-53K King Stallion.
Ten years after FAA type certification, the Cirrus Vision Jet has surpassed 800 deliveries, validating the single-engine personal jet as a viable owner-pilot category.
A 2022 Daher TBM 960 has appeared on the used market - here's what 330 knots in a pressurized single actually costs to own, fly, and insure.
Italy's Frecce Tricolori have rolled out their first M-346 Master in team livery, ending a 44-year association with the MB-339 and beginning a new era for the world's largest national aerobatic team.
Night flying introduces specific visual illusions and physiological hazards that daylight hours don't - and your daytime VFR skills alone won't protect you from them.
Textron Aviation has delivered the first production Citation CJ4 Gen3, featuring the Garmin G3000 NXi and GFC 700 autopilot, to owner-pilot Ryan Samples.
Your aircraft insurance may not cover other pilots flying your plane - here's what the open pilot warranty requires and why it matters to owners.