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Electric Trainer Program Highlights Key Industry Partners Ahead Of Flight Testing

Years of development are beginning to converge on a pivotal moment for one of electric aviation's most closely watched training aircraft programs. Bye Aerospace has unveiled the supplier network behind its eFlyer 2 as the company moves toward the prototype's f

Runways Will Be Closed At Ronald Reagan National Airport

Ronald Reagan National Airport will be closed to flight traffic after noon on the Fourth of July, the local airports authority announced on Tuesday, as it warned would-be passengers to brace for several interruptions during the Trump administration’s planned e

Company Wants FAA Exemption To Fly Four-Pilot Crews Up To 17 Hours

NetJets Aviation has requested that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant a crew exemption to allow the company to fly its Global 7500 and 8000 aircraft to its physical endurance limit, which is up to 16 to 17 hours in the air. It plans to use four p

While At 66 Kts Groundspeed (about 72 KIAS), The Airplane Quickly Veered To The Left

Analysis: At the conclusion of a training flight that included two uneventful landings using ground fine/beta or reverse thrust settings, the pilots of the multi-engine, turbo-propeller equipped airplane returned to the home base airport. The pilot flying (PF)

New Tower At Atlanta Regional Airport, Falcon Field, Expected To Be Operational February 2028

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced $9,925,000 in federal funding to support construction of a new control tower at Peachtree City Airport, also called Atlanta Regional Airport and Falcon Field. The new control tower is expected to become o

New Small UAS Expands Modular Battlefield Capability

Red Cat Holdings introduces Hellcat at Eurosatory 2026, positioning the platform for allied defense markets. The system is shaped by frontline feedback and real operational demands. It reflects a growing push toward rapidly adaptable unmanned technologies in c

Crew Survives Training Flight Incident In Eastern Siberia

A Russian strategic bomber went down during a training mission over the Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area near the Angara River after reports of engine failure. All four crew members ejected and survived with non-life thr

GAO Says KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Fleets Not Meeting Availability And Mission-Capable Standards

The U.S. Air Force's aerial refueling tanker fleet has fallen short of its readiness goals every year since 2019, a government watchdog found, raising new concerns about a critical part of the U.S. military's airpower. According to a new report from the Govern

Federal Enforcement Escalates As Three Drones Are Seized On Opening Day Of Temporary Flight Restrictions

Three drones were seized in Atlanta as federal authorities activated strict World Cup airspace restrictions. The enforcement marks the beginning of a tightly controlled no drone zone running through July 21st across key metro areas. Officials warn that violati