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.
Van's Aircraft survived its November 2023 Chapter 11 filing and is shipping kits again - what RV owners, active builders, and prospective buyers need to know.
Wingfoot One, Goodyear's 246-foot semi-rigid airship, returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - here's its history, how it affects the airspace, and what pilots need to know.
Renting an aircraft without your own insurance policy can leave you personally liable for hundreds of thousands in damages - here's the checklist every renting pilot needs.
AOPA's prop clearance refresher is a reminder that one of aviation's most foundational safety calls is also one of the most commonly done halfway.
The FAA is proposing to replace the Inspection Authorization with a currency-based Inspection Rating, a change that could expand the pool of qualified annual inspection signatories nationwide.
More than 100 fireworks TFRs blanket low-altitude airspace across the U.S. on July 4th - here's what pilots need to check before flying.
The UK, Italy, and Japan awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing on July 3, 2026, moving GCAP from concept to engineering reality.
South Mountain Aviation earned FAA Part 145 repair station certification, adding a credentialed maintenance option to the mid-Atlantic region's general aviation community.
Learn how to establish your personal minimum return altitude for engine failure on departure - and why most pilots attempt the impossible turn with far too little altitude.
The LC-130 Skibird, flown exclusively by a New York Air National Guard wing, is the sole aircraft capable of sustaining U.S. science at the South Pole.
The Royal Navy launched a strike drone from a small research vessel underway in June 2026, demonstrating that offensive aviation no longer requires a carrier.
Emirates' new 56-seat premium economy cabin is one inch wider than Singapore Airlines' - and Singapore can't close that gap because the A380's fuselage won't allow it.
A 2026 pay comparison of Army Warrant Officer and Air Force commissioned pilots reveals near-identical starting pay but diverging mid-career earnings driven by bonuses and civilian exit value.
A shrinking list of airlines still offer economy amenity kits in 2026 - and which carriers make the cut reveals a lot about competitive strategy at altitude.
The U.S. Air Force is roughly 1,000 fighter pilots short, and a $50,000 retention bonus isn't closing the gap against airline salaries topping $400,000.
Test photos of the B-21 Raider reveal a speed brake design that appears decoupled from yaw control - a meaningful departure from the B-2 Spirit's approach.
Private jet charter rates in 2026 range from $2,000 to $20,000 per hour - but the real cost is often 30–50% higher once positioning fees, taxes, and fees are added.
Lufthansa cut 47% of its Denver flights in 2026 and replaced them with the Airbus A380 - here's why that's an upgrade, not a retreat.
Boom Supersonic's Overture must clear four financial hurdles that grounded Concorde - here's an honest accounting of where each one stands.
Qatar's donated Boeing 747-8 has now carried President Trump, serving as a bridge aircraft while Boeing completes the long-delayed VC-25B replacement.