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Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough 2026 that its Proteus uncrewed helicopter demonstrator is funded through mid-2027, keeping the program alive.
The Spartan 7W Executive at Oshkosh 2026 is a rare Art Deco luxury airplane - only 34 were built, and many still fly.
Pipistrel unveiled the Voyager, a purpose-built two-seat trainer, alongside a launch order for up to 50 aircraft.
The FAA is trialing IFR clearance delivery through ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, letting pilots get their release as text on the tablet.
A 250-hp 1994 Steen Skybolt made Flying's AircraftForSale top picks - here's what this back-to-basics aerobatic biplane demands of pilots.
Turbotech's regenerative turbine cuts fuel burn by a third, putting small turboprops back on the table for light aircraft.
Aircraft leases, liability, and insurance gaps can cost pilots their certificate - here's what AOPA says every owner and partner needs in writing.
EAA AirVenture turns Oshkosh into the world's busiest airport each summer - here's what pilots need to know about flying in safely.
An artist drew on a Piper Archer's protective wrap at Oshkosh - and it's a lesson in FAA rules on reversible vs. permanent aircraft modifications.
Skyfly's Axe eVTOL returned to Oshkosh 2026 with a tandem-wing design that flies like an airplane, betting on aerodynamic efficiency over rotors.
How pilots should spend the final weekend at AirVenture Oshkosh - from briefing your departure to catching the night airshow.
A bipartisan bill, the BRRRRT Act, aims to halt the A-10 Warthog's retirement until a certified replacement is operational.
The Italian Air Force is making the case for jet ab initio training with its 18 delivered M-345 trainers, now past 2,000 flight hours.
New FAA MOSAIC rules take effect July 24, 2026, redrawing light-sport around stall speed - and a twin-engine Jabiru J432 is the first proof.
An NTSB preliminary report on a Laredo Cessna Citation crash highlights why pilots must treat unfamiliar vibrations as emergencies.
UND flight instructor Ashley Almquist won the 2026 AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky, and here's what that airplane really signals for GA.
A Ukrainian F-16 scored its first confirmed air-to-air kill against a Russian jet in early July, per Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.
AOPA launched its 'We've Got Your Back' membership campaign at Oshkosh 2026 - here's what it actually means for pilots.
Blackstar is a mixed-reality flight simulator debuting at Oshkosh that pairs a real physical panel with a fully virtual sky.
Cirrus's purpose-built TRAC10 trainer targets flight schools with durability and glass-cockpit training over the cruiser-adapted SR series.