Q1 2026 Aircraft Shipments Soar: GAMA Reports 19% Revenue Increase The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released its first quarter results for 2026. The report reveals a total of…
Aviation Pilots Rally Against Starlink Over Sudden Price Surges General aviation pilots are voicing their discontent towards SpaceX’s Starlink following the company’s sudden restructuring of its in-motion internet service. This…
Flight Schools Challenge Mesa Over Falcon Field Landing Fees in Federal Lawsuit CAE Aviation Academy and Thrust Flight Properties, two leading flight schools, have lodged a federal lawsuit against the…
Air Care Alliance Announces New Executive Director and Board Chairman The Air Care Alliance, a nonprofit organization representing a nationwide network of volunteer pilot groups, announced the appointment of Barbara…
New York Considers Prohibiting Use of ADS-B Data for Landing Fee Calculation New York lawmakers are currently deliberating over Senate Bill S10490. This proposed legislation would prevent both government agencies…
AI Takes the Helm: Merlin Labs Pioneers Autonomous Cessna Flight Artificial intelligence (AI) has officially entered the cockpit. In a groundbreaking demonstration at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island, startup…
FAA Enforces Emergency Directive for Specific Bell 505 Helicopters The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive AD 2026-05-51 in March 2026. This directive is specifically for…
Aviation Community Protests Against Starlink’s Drastic Price Increase General aviation pilots are staging a significant protest against SpaceX’s Starlink. The satellite internet provider abruptly restructured its pricing in early March…
Electra Forecasts a Demand for 16,000 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft in the US Hybrid-electric aircraft pioneer, Electra, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking market research. The study projects a demand for up to…
Aviation Community Outraged as SpaceX’s Starlink Skyrockets Prices by 500% Thousands of general aviation pilots are in uproar following an abrupt restructuring of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. The changes…
Uncertain Future for Eclipse 500/550 Fleet as Sole Parts Supplier Shuts Down The entire fleet of approximately 260 Eclipse 500 and 550 very light jets faces an uncertain future. This…
The Historic Hangar B of Tillamook: An Era Ends as Repairs Cease The Port of Tillamook Bay Board of Commissioners has cast a 4-1 vote against repairing the storm-damaged roof…
Tecnam Forms Strategic Alliance with Valor Flight Academy in Michigan Italian aircraft manufacturer, Tecnam, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Valor Flight Academy, a new flight training organization based…
FAA Chief Asserts ADS-B Was Never Intended for Fee Collection Amidst State Opposition FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford clarified to lawmakers this week that the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology was…
Oklahoma Greenlights Monumental $520M Airport Enhancement Plan The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission has given the green light to an ambitious $520 million, five-year airport construction program. This transformative initiative…
Textron Aviation Unveils Expansive Service Facility in Melbourne On May 5, 2026, Textron Aviation inaugurated its state-of-the-art service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne. This significant expansion aims to…
FAA Issues Emergency Directive for Bell 505 Helicopters Due to Safety Concerns The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2026-05-51 on March 6, 2026. This directive addresses…
General Aviation Pilots Protest as SpaceX Imposes Speed Cap on Starlink Internet Access Early March 2026 saw a wave of frustration among thousands of general aviation pilots. This was a…
Emergency Airworthiness Directive Issued by FAA for Bell 505 Helicopters Due to Safety Concerns The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive AD 2026-05-51 for certain Bell…
Historic Milestone: Horizon Airways Receives Australia’s First Tecnam P2012 STOL Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has delivered Australia’s first P2012 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft to Queensland-based Horizon Airways on…
