ALPA, NATCA, and the FAA Ask Congress for Twenty Billion Dollars to Finish the Air Traffic Control Overhaul
ALPA, NATCA, and the FAA jointly asked Congress for $20 billion to finish modernizing America's aging air traffic control system.
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Aviation Performance Art at Oshkosh - The Working Airplanes That Steal the Show
AOPA calls the working airplanes at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 'aviation performance art' - here's what that means and how to visit.
Blackshape Brings the Italian Carbon-Fiber Veloce and the Gabriél to Oshkosh, and Why a Rotax Nine Sixteen Prime Should Be on Your Radar
Blackshape brought its carbon-fiber Veloce and Gabriél to Oshkosh 2026, signaling how MOSAIC is reshaping the light end of aviation.
Boeing's Twenty Year Pilot Demand Forecast Climbs to Six Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand
Boeing's 2025 outlook projects demand for 674,000 new pilots over 20 years, driven by fleet growth and retirements.
Continental Builds an I O Three Seventy STC to Drop a Fresh Certified Engine Into the Piper Fleet
Continental is developing an STC to install its certified IO-370 engine in Piper airframes, giving owners a rare second engine choice.
Leonardo's Indonesian M-346F Order, the AW149 Helicopter Talks, and a Ukrainian Drone Angle
Leonardo's July 2026 deal with Indonesia for 12 M-346F jets, plus AW149 helicopter and Ukrainian drone talks, signals where airpower is heading.
Lycoming Pushes TBO to Twenty-Six Hundred Hours and What the New Overhaul Interval Really Means for Your Wallet
Lycoming extended TBO to 2,600 hours on many engines - here's what the new overhaul interval means for owners, buyers, and flight schools.
Say It Out Loud - The Chair-Flying Habit That Builds Better Pilots
An AOPA safety tip spotlights chair flying - rehearsing procedures out loud on the ground - as aviation's cheapest, most effective proficiency tool.
Zenith Rolls Out the C H Seven Fifty Super Cruzer at Oshkosh, and What a Four Seat Kit Means for the Homebuilt Crowd
Zenith debuted the four-seat CH 750 Super Cruzer kit at Oshkosh, expanding its lineup beyond two-seaters into the family-airplane market.
AirVenture Tuesday and the Oshkosh Question of the Day - What Half a Million People Came to See
What half a million people come to see at EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh - and why the answer signals a healthy GA industry.
GA-ASI and Kongsberg Pass the First Gate to Put the Joint Strike Missile on the MQ-9B
GA-ASI and Kongsberg cleared the first engineering gate to integrate the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B drone - here's what it means for pilots.
K-SWARM at Farnborough - When an M-346F Trainer Took the Reins of Baykar's Kizilelma Drone
At Farnborough 2026, an M-346F trainer jet took control of Baykar's Kizilelma combat drone under the K-SWARM program - here's what it means for pilots.
Leasebacks, Liability, and the Fine Print That Can Ground You
Before signing an aircraft leaseback or rental agreement, know exactly where liability sits - the fine print can follow you long after the engine stops.
Passing the Wrench and the Fight to Fix Aviation's Mechanic Shortage
Fourth Front Aviation is fighting the A&P mechanic shortage through mentorship and by recruiting more women into the trade.
Piper's DeltaHawk Seminole DX and the Jet-A Twin That Could Rewrite the Multi-Engine Trainer
Piper's DeltaHawk-powered Seminole DX flew for the first time and debuted at Oshkosh 2026 - a Jet-A twin aimed at the multi-engine trainer market.
Redbird's NXi and Closing the Gap Between the Simulator and the Real Flight Deck
Radio Hangar explores Redbird's NXi and Closing the Gap Between the Simulator and the Real Flight Deck.
The 2026 Diamond Buyers Guide and the Spin That Made Safety the Whole Point
The 2026 Diamond Aircraft Buyers Guide shows how one 1980s spin shaped a full lineup built around safety and Jet A efficiency.
The Protector R G One Clears Its Weapons Trials at Farnborough and What a Missile-Carrying Drone Means for the Airspace You Fly
General Atomics' Protector RG1 cleared UK weapons trials at Farnborough 2026 - and its airspace-integration case matters for GA pilots.
The Qatar 747-8, the Presidential Airplane, and What It Actually Takes to Turn a Gifted Widebody Into Air Force One
Why the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 must return to the shop before it can ever serve as Air Force One.
Anduril Unveils Thunder, the Autonomous Tiltrotor That Made Its Debut at Farnborough
Anduril unveiled Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor, as a full-scale model at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow - here's what pilots should know.