The Goodyear blimp, Grumman Cats, and two of general aviation’s staunchest advocates are part of the Class of 2025.
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Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race prepares for takeoff
The all-electric aircraft race will feature three aircraft across five teams, including two Pipistrel Velis Electros from Lincoln Park Aviation and one BETA Technologies Alia eCTOL.
Epic Flight Academy opens new location at KPVU
FAA Part 141 flight school Epic Flight Academy has opened its 10th location at Provo Airport (KPVU) in Utah.
SilverLight expands consulting business to include MOSAIC
“SilverLight Aviation has helped many light aircraft manufacturers reach compliance and pass audits with the FAA team. Building upon that experience, we’re ready to consult and guide aircraft manufacturers to achieve their MOSAIC goals, take advantage of this upcoming rule change by the FAA, and achieve their business goals in the light aircraft market,” said Abid Farooqui, President and Founder of SilverLight Aviation.
The State of Flight Training
While the pilot shortage has “extensively disappeared” the need for pilots is expected to continue for years to come, says the president of the Flight School Association of North America, as he discusses the latest in the flight training industry.
Applications open for EAA scholarships
Scholarships can help students cover the cost of flight training or post-secondary education, including college and trade schools, according to EAA officials.
A new era in recreational aviation
As Sport Pilot 2.0 takes effect Oct. 22, 2025, it is expected to benefit many areas of general aviation.
New AOPA video examines crash that killed one of its own
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video examining an accident in Lake Placid, New York, on Oct. 1, 2023, that took the lives of former NFL player Russ Francis and AOPA’s own Richard McSpadden.
Testing begins on new NOTAM system
The full transition to the new NOTAM service is on track for late Spring 2026, according to FAA officials.