The twin-engine Jabiru J432 has officially arrived in the United States following its successful debut at EAA AirVenture. Thanks to the expanded MOSAIC regulations, this four-seat airplane is finally available to American pilots as a factory-built Light Sport Aircraft or a homebuilt kit.
Light Sport Aircraft
FAA Acceptance of ASTM Standards Clears Path for MOSAIC
The FAA has officially accepted ASTM consensus standards for light-sport aircraft, completing the final requirement for the new MOSAIC rule taking effect this July.
ALSIM Introduces LSA Sim
Powered by a flight model using the Rotax 912 engine, the AL3X reflects the performance and handling characteristics found across a broad range of modern LSA platforms, including the Tecnam P-Mentor, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sling, Bristell, Van’s RV series, and Evektor Harmony.
MOSAIC Brings Big Changes to Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rules are transforming general aviation by expanding privileges for Light-Sport Repairmen. Discover how these sweeping changes create affordable, fast-tracked career pathways into aircraft maintenance, allowing aviation enthusiasts to turn their passion into a highly rewarding profession.
Flight Tests Begin on New Twin Trainer
The Polish aircraft, expected to make its debut in the U.S. in 2027, is being designed to fly under the new MOSAIC rules.
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.
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 backcountry airplane debuts at Oshkosh
“The Acme Aero Stinger pneumatic tail wheel assembly, Alaskan Gear Company’s Alaskan Bushwheel Airstreak wheels, and light-weight Carbon Kevlar composite mix airframe provide the ruggedness to manage all types of airstrips, including sandbars and carved-out rural fields,” they added.
Long-awaited MOSAIC final rule released
“This is one of most significant rule packages for general aviation in the past 75 years,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. “This creates what can be called Sport Pilot 2.0, as it builds on the safety and momentum established by that rule two decades ago and opens tremendous possibilities for current and future pilots, flight schools, manufacturers, and many others.”