Tecnam managing director Giovanni Pascale used AirVenture 2026 to outline a philosophy of integrated, modern personal aviation - here's what it means for pilots.
TowerThe transient ramp runs on an unwritten code - crew cars, pilot lounges, and a culture of generosity that defines small airport life across America.
RampBig Creek Airport (U60) sits at 5,600 feet inside the Frank Church Wilderness on a 2,100-foot dirt strip - one of the most accessible gateways to serious backcountry flying in the American West.
RampThe Garmin GFC 500, certified in 2019, brings digital autopilot technology and envelope protection to over 100 legacy GA aircraft models - changing the fatal accident risk calculus for IFR pilots.
VectorThe FAA's final MOSAIC rule significantly expands Light Sport Aircraft limits, but manufacturers have been slow to respond as industry capital flows toward electric and AAM markets.
TowerHangar flying - the informal tradition of pilots gathering to share stories - remains aviation's most powerful learning tool, transmitting judgment and identity that no app or training video can replicate.
RampThe DOT's new Space Transportation Integration Task Force must solve how 10,000 projected annual launches integrate with the NAS before commercial space crowds out GA access.
TowerThe Garmin GFC 500 brings modern autopilot protection to aging light aircraft with Level Mode, ESP, and the industry's broadest STC footprint.
VectorLongmont's city council has directed staff to develop a landing fee structure for Vance Brand Airport, reigniting a debate that could erode the traffic base the airport depends on.
TowerBasicMed, effective May 1, 2017, lets qualified pilots fly under private privileges using a personal physician exam and online course instead of an FAA medical certificate.
PatternThe aviation industry is racing to replace leaded 100LL avgas by 2030 through two approved unleaded alternatives - here's what pilots need to know now.
TowerA PilotBound study of published flight school rates across all 50 states puts the national average cost of a private pilot certificate at $18,257.
TowerThe GAMA midyear 2026 report shows Cirrus Aircraft and Airbus Helicopters leading shipments, pointing to cautious optimism for general aviation's near-term health.
TowerApollo Funds has acquired a major stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR in a deal valuing the FBO chain at approximately $10 billion, reshaping the economics of business aviation ground services.
TowerThe FAA has authorized commercial air service at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), Virginia's busiest GA airport - here's what it means for pilots in the DC corridor.
TowerThe ICON A5 debuted at $139,000 in 2008 and delivered at nearly $389,000 a decade later - a cautionary tale the aviation industry needs to hear again in 2026.
VectorOver 10,000 aircraft arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh every July, and every single one is hand-guided to its spot by unpaid volunteers in orange vests.
RampThe 2022 Tecnam P2010 TDI makes a compelling case for diesel piston ownership with Jet-A fuel, 900+ nm range, and factory Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.
TowerA Florida EAA chapter treasurer faces grand theft charges after investigators say he stole nearly $65,000 and attempted to take $60,000 more from the organization.
TowerA Cirrus SR22 caught fire over Brazil and the pilot survived after deploying the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System - a case study in CAPS decision-making for every GA pilot.
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