Air Force Awards Electra $4.7 Million for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Testing

The contract will support ground and flight testing to evaluate potential military applications for Electra's EL9 aircraft.

FAA Expands Lycoming Engine Directive Over Piston Pin Failures

The new directive covers additional engine models and carries an estimated $4.1 million compliance cost.

Cessna Overturns Behind United Jet

Flight instructor and student escape injury as FAA investigates the incident.

FAA Approves Long-Range Drone Flight to Offshore Oil Platform

Skyways will conduct a beyond-visual-line-of-sight operation between Louisiana and a Shell facility in the Gulf of Mexico.

Photographer Killed by Taxiing Vintage Aircraft at New York Airfield

The 67-year-old woman was photographing an Aeronca L-3 when the aircraft struck her.

Pilot Killed in L-39 Accident While Flying With Daughter

The Wisconsin pilot reported a problem shortly after departing a Kentucky airport, where the pair had stopped to refuel.

FAA Advances American Drone Dominance with First of its Kind Authorization for Long-Range Drone Operations over Gulf of America

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it issued the first of its kind authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of America, marking a s

Trump Administration Deepens Interagency Collaboration to Protect the Nation’s Skies From Unmanned Threats

Agreement reflects whole-of-government approach to defending the homeland.

AOPA Statement on NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen's Retirement

FREDERICK, Md.—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed gratitude for Ed Bolen, who is retiring because of his health after having served as President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) since 200

Your vision is worth a long-term plan

A consistent approach to eye health deserves a place on your flying checklist.

Electra completes fixed-wing landing at Lower Manhattan heliport

Electra has successfully performed a takeoff and landing with its EL2 Goldfinch aircraft at the Downtown Skyport in New York. The milestone, achieved on October 26, marks what Electra believes to be the first time an aircraft without vertic

ICAO talks result in strengthened cooperation among Middle Eastern States on aviation issues

ICAO talks result in strengthened cooperation among Middle Eastern States on aviation issues

FAA Deploys First Digital Air Traffic Control Towers in Florida and Alaska, Equipping Controllers With Better Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the nation's first digital towers are operational at airports in Florida and Alaska. The new technology gives air traffic controllers better tools to do their

Florida shop owner jailed following new fraud charges

Thomas Justin Smith, a private pilot, A&P/IA, and business owner in Sebring, Florida, was jailed October 22 following his arrest on charges stemming from a 17-month annual inspection of a light sport aircraft that, according to the aircraft

Vickers begins building speedy four-seater

After 16 years developing an amphibious aircraft, Paul Vickers, CEO of Vickers Aircraft, is applying lessons learned in design, manufacturing, and safety to a new four-seat airplane.

Aviation Is Hiring: AOPA Launches Career Expo in Phoenix

PHOENIX—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host its first Aviation Career Expo on November 13 and 14 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, connecting job seekers with airlines, manufacturers, flight schools, and aviation service

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Begins Retiring Decades Old Floppy Disks from Air Traffic Control as Part of Ongoing Modernization Effort Deployment of Brand New Ai

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing its historic modernization of America’s air traffic control system by replacing outdated floppy disks tha

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Supercharges American Dominance in Commercial Space Transportation

New actions as well as hiring push will streamline commercial space launch and reentry licensing

EASA provides complete Easy Access Rules publication history in XML

EASA now offers a single machine‑readable XML file that contains the full publication history of all Easy Access Rules (EARs) ever published on its website. This new file helps you to:

Advanced air mobility is taking flight: What’s coming next?

Building on the momentum of the inaugural AAM Symposium that took place two years ago, the Second Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) will bring together regulators, industry leaders, infrastructure developers, international organiza

COP 31: ICAO champions global approach to aviation emissions

COP 31: ICAO champions global approach to aviation emissions

We’re preparing the international legal framework for transformative changes in civil aviation 

When the ICAO Legal Committee concluded their 40th Session on 30 October 2026, it took steps to ensure international air law keeps pace with the transformative changes across global aviation. Addressing emerging technologies, regulatory cha

ICAO prepares international legal framework for transformative changes in civil aviation

ICAO prepares international legal framework for transformative changes in civil aviation

FAA Proposes $2,388,500 Fine Against Stratus Aviation, LLC for Alleged Operation of an Unairworthy Aircraft

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $2,388,500 civil penalty against Stratus Aviation, LLC (dba Wings Flight School) of Vacaville, California, for allegedly operating an unairworthy aircraft.The FAA alleges Win

EASA and EUROCONTROL joint Air Traffic Controller Competency based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Workshop for National Competent Authorities

On October 27-28, 2026 EASA and EUROCONTROL jointly organised an Air Traffic Controller Competency‑based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Workshop for National Competent Authorities (NCAs) to support them in understanding the amendment to the

Global aviation safety concerns motivated this new ICAO legal guidance

The “Rules of the Air” that were established by the Convention of International Civil Aviation govern how all international flights operate, from takeoff to landing, to ensure safe and predictable aviation worldwide. Article 12 of the Conve

EASA publishes Annual Safety Review 2026

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Annual Safety Review (ASR) 2026, providing a comprehensive analysis of aviation safety in Europe during 2025 and comparing the results with the previous 10 years.