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Heart Aerospace's 25,000-pound Heart X1 became the largest battery-electric airplane ever flown - here's what it proves and what it doesn't.
Two soldiers died in an AH-64 Apache crash near Fort Hood, Texas - here's what military accident investigations mean for every pilot.
A Russian Mi-24 Hind flew as the enemy in a Marine Corps exercise at Twenty Nine Palms - here's why the Marines wanted it there.
AOPA members vote in September 2025 on bylaws changes to trustee elections, term limits, and voting rights - here's what it means for pilots.
The US Army awarded Collins Aerospace a $427 million contract to modernize the CH-47 Chinook's avionics, proving the airframe rarely wears out first.
FedEx unveils a retro 777 Freighter livery honoring its 1973 Falcon 20 roots as Memphis renames its airport for founder Fred Smith.
The I Hart Flying Foundation has opened its second 2026 scholarship cycle, Full Throttle: No Ceiling in Sight, for pilots at every training stage.
Kratos suspended XQ-58 Valkyrie flight testing after a Utah crash - here's what a loyal wingman is and why it matters.
Radio Hangar explores Los Angeles County, ADS-B, and the Property-Tax Bill That Followed Pilots Home From the Ramp.
The BRRRRT Act's full text reveals a plan to keep A-10 Warthogs recoverable, study allied transfers, and test autonomous tech.
AVweb's Aug 12, 2026 Picture of the Day captures the night sky over Oshkosh - and the AirVenture experience most pilots leave before seeing.
A United 787 diverted to Boston after a cracked windshield over the Atlantic - here's why it wasn't the scare the headline suggests.
Hyde County, NC used a single-seat Pivotal BlackFly eVTOL on two live medical calls, once beating the ambulance by 20 minutes.
FlightAware has sued prediction-market operator Kalshi over flight-tracking data and trademark use, raising big questions about who owns the data pilots rely on.
Mystery drones have repeatedly breached restricted airspace over Australia's F-35 base at Williamtown - here's what it means for pilots.
Newark's new radar is live and the DOT is seeking $10 billion to modernize aging air traffic control systems nationwide.
A summer sunset over Dallas is a countdown clock for pilots - here's what golden hour demands of night currency, lighting, and glare.
AOPA says thorough preparation is the best cure for checkride anxiety - here's how to close knowledge gaps and manage nerves.
A report says presidential security switched Air Force One aircraft twice, moving the president to a Boeing 757 to muddy a threat from Iran.
An American Airlines flight became the first U.S. commercial flight on electro-SAF made from waste CO2 and renewable electricity.