Textron-led effort calls on volunteer pilots

Textron Aviation will lead the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift, with support from EAA and GAMA, to fly athletes and coaches to the Games in Minnesota.

Industry Rallies for 2026 Special Olympics Flights

California-based Aviate Enterprises has agreed to buy an unspecified number of the converted light aircraft

Aviate Enterprises, a California-based distributor, is the launch customer for a modified Bonanza aircraft using Stralis’ hydrogen-electric propulsion system.

Stralis Signs Up U.S. Launch Customer for Hydrogen-powered Bonanza

Approval gives the French manufacturer access to the U.S. flight school market

French manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has made a breakthrough in the U.S. market for training aircraft by achieving Part 23 type certification with the FAA.

Elixir’s Two-seat Trainer Gains FAA Part 23 Certification

Garmin PlaneSync connected aircraft management system enables added services

To access remote aircraft status, Kodiak 100s/900s with Garmin’s GDL 60 datalink can share aircraft info via the PlaneSync connected aircraft management system.

Daher Extends Digital Services to Kodiak Owners

EAA AirVenture

News from EAA AirVenture 2025

EAA AirVenture 2025

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Photorealistic renderings allow customers to view the design from any angle

Scheme Designers Highlights 3D Paint Scheme Designs

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Aircraft buyers can use the system to view maintenance documents before proceeding with the purchase

Crewchief, Trade-A-Plane Provide Online Logbook Access

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Newest version adds comfort and flexibility features

Lightspeed Improves Headset Comfort with Zulu 4 Headset

Curt Epstein

Effort involved decades of negotiations and restoration but Wichita's deep labor pool came through

Rescuing DOC: The Tale of a B-29’s Triumphant Return to Wichita

Approaches are less cluttered and depicted more intuitively

ForeFlight Integrates Maps with Dynamic Procedures

Lycoming system reduces maintenance costs and improves performance

Cessna Skyhawk Switches on Electronic Ignition

New feature pushes flight data directly to service providers

Garmin PlaneSync Adds Automatic Flight Log Sharing

FAA validation of the aerobatic two-seater is expected this year

Integral R Is Highlight of Aura Aero Oshkosh Display

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.