“The proposal to eliminate this important reliever airport, serving 50,000 flights each year, is both unprecedented and a waste of taxpayer resources.”
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Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
The 20th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium EAS 2026 will feature more than three dozen experts covering the spectrum of topics spanning electric aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with insights on industry and government developments.
ForeFlight Launches Insurance Agency
As part of a partnership between Jeppesen ForeFlight and Old Republic Aerospace, aircraft renters and Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) will be able to purchase non-owned insurance now, with an expansion into aircraft owner’s insurance from a variety of insurers planned for summer 2026.
MOSAIC Simplified
MOSAIC has brought general aviation a remarkable gift: Fewer limitations, enhanced privileges, and a far wider selection of aircraft for pilots to choose from. But many in the GA community don’t understand the new rule and how it applies to them.
Is Your Airplane’s Seat Belt Up to Standards?
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin following reports of restraint system failures in general aviation accidents, leading to serious injury and death.
Closing the Maintenance Gap for Powered Parachutes
Developed by veteran instructor Roy Beisswenger, the course is for powered parachute pilots, mechanics, and prospective aircraft owners seeking deeper technical knowledge and confidence in maintaining their aircraft.
McFarlane Alaska Takes Off
McFarlane Aviation has launched McFarlane Alaska, bringing together Alaska Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska under one name.
Pilots Needed to Test Enhanced NTSB Accident Database
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is asking pilots for their help in improving the agency’s enhanced version of CAROL — Case Analysis and Reporting Online — the agency’s public search platform for investigative and safety recommendations data.
SilverLight Flagship Aircraft Now Available as Factory Built
“We have been working directly with the industry and FAA to complete the ASTM standards required by MOSAIC and are confident that our aircraft will meet and exceed these standards,” said Abid Farooqui, President and Founder of SilverLight Aviation, adding that the company is now taking orders for the factory-built AR-1s.