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Business aviation pilot pay rose 8% in 2026 - more than double broader U.S. wage growth - driven by a structural workforce shortage that shows no signs of quick resolution.
Radio Hangar explores FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10.
The FAA certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026, clearing Boeing's largest MAX variant for airline deliveries after years of regulatory and legislative hurdles.
Gulfstream's G400 hit a critical certification milestone with its first cabin-equipped test flights and a city-pair speed record ahead of NBAA-BACE.
Honeywell Aerospace's latest business aviation outlook projects growth in both fleet utilization and new deliveries, signaling structural demand that matters well beyond the boardroom.
NBAA partners with Rolland Vincent Associates to deliver subscription-based operational benchmarking intelligence for business aviation decision-makers.
AOPA's terrain awareness guidance for the Northeast warns pilots that the Appalachians, Adirondacks, and White Mountains carry the same lethal risks as the Rockies - without the visual cues that trigger caution.
SyberJet unveiled the SJ36 business jet mockup at NBAA 2026 in Las Vegas, betting on the legacy of one of aviation's most resilient light jet programs.
The Pentagon signed a seven-year framework deal with BAE Systems for up to 25,000 APKWS guided rocket kits annually, cementing affordable precision fires as a pillar of U.S. airpower.
The UK has deployed RAF Typhoon FGR4 jets to Saudi Arabia on a defensive counter-air mission to intercept Houthi missiles and drones targeting Saudi infrastructure.
Archer Aviation completed three demonstration flights over San Francisco Bay in its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, signaling active FAA certification progress and real implications for shared airspace.
The Washington Post has revived the ATC privatization debate, raising questions about safety, funding, and access that GA pilots have strong reasons to follow closely.
An $11 million deep-sea expedition ruled out its best sonar lead near Howland Island, leaving the fate of Earhart's Lockheed Electra unresolved after 88 years.
Radio Hangar explores Expedition Finds No Evidence of Amelia Earhart’s Electra at Nikumaroro.
The Boeing MQ-25A Stingray was successfully controlled from a shipboard ground control station aboard USS Ronald Reagan, validating the carrier-based command link for the first time at sea.
NBAA has partnered with Rolland Vincent Associates to launch a member-exclusive platform delivering real-time business aviation market intelligence instead of static annual surveys.
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverted to Sofia under Bulgarian Air Force fighter escort after a bomb threat - here's what the procedures behind that headline actually mean for pilots.
The FAA has proposed mandatory inspections on approximately 980 Airbus helicopters after a disconnected rotor-control fitting was discovered on at least one aircraft.
The FAA and NATCA reached a new agreement in October 2026 covering a 2.8% pay increase and new scheduling rules - here's what it means for pilots.
Textron Aviation has logged 1,220 flight test hours on the Gen Three Citation CJ series, with FAA certification for the CJ4 targeted for 2026.