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According To Witnesses, The Pilot Was Practicing An Aerobatic Routine

On May 12, 2026, at 1519 central daylight time, a North American F-51D airplane, N251CS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at the Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport (TVR), Mound, Louisiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was opera

Growing Scrutiny Of Chinese Ownership In US General Aviation

The US Department of Defense has added Cirrus Design Corporation, the Duluth, Minn.-based aircraft manufacturer that does business as Cirrus Aircraft, to its updated list of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the United States, ac

Engine Exclusivity And Legal Tensions Push Long Delayed Order Closer To The Brink

United Airlines’ long-running Airbus A350 order has taken another dramatic turn after CEO Scott Kirby publicly criticized Rolls-Royce, arguing the engine manufacturer benefits from a monopoly position on the aircraft while falling short on customer support.

New Federal Grant From FAA And Congressional Leaders

The University of North Dakota’s (UND) Vets2Wings program will continue helping veterans and National Guard members pursue aviation careers through 2030 following a new $3 million federal investment secured by Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.). The additional funding

EAA Warbirds Membership Required Before Registering

If you are planning to fly your Warbird to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the pre-registration process is now open says the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and here are the details. Any pilot must have an EAA Warbirds of America Membership current throug

Boeing Wichita, Formerly Spirit Aero Systems, Would Pay No Property Tax For 10 Years

Wichita-area officials are poised to approve around $100 million in corporate property tax breaks, mostly to Boeing Wichita, this week. The Wichita City Council unanimously approved the incentives on Tuesday, and the Sedgwick County Commission will vote on Wed