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EAA AirVenture’s Kickoff Event “An Evening with Champions” To Feature The Heritage Flight

EAA AirVenture 2026’s kickoff event Sunday evening, July 19th, will feature “An Evening with Champions” and will feature the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight. For nearly three decades, military and civilian pilots have demonstrated how U.S. Air Force airpower ha

New Option Can Remotely Trigger Controlled Avalanches From Safe Distance

Drone Amplified has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted regulatory approval for the operation of its MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system. This decision provides a clear, legal framework for Drone Amplified and its U.S. custo

Leaking Sulfuric Acid Shipment Was Intended For Air Transportation By UPS

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $129,000 civil penalty against 7-Eleven, Inc. of Irving, Texas, for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations for an air transportation shipment. The FAA alleges that in March 2025, 7-Eleven of

Aerobatic Trainer Returns As FAA Certification Draws Closer

AURA AERO is heading back to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with more than an airshow performance. The French manufacturer is bringing an aircraft that is steadily building a reputation in the United States while moving closer to a major certification milestone. For p

Granite Helipad Will Support The Next Generation Presidential Helicopters

Marine One operations at the White House are preparing for a notable change. A permanent granite helipad is being built on the South Lawn to accommodate the next generation presidential helicopter fleet while protecting the historic grounds. The project reflec

Just Above The Trees, The Climb Performance Degraded And The Airplane Could Not Gain Altitude

On June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code

Waco Oil & Gas Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Down Near Huntersville, West Virginia

The pilot for WACO Oil & Gas who was killed in a helicopter crash Friday morning in Pocahontas County has been identified as company employee, Leo Basile, 57, of Arthurdale, W. Va. According to both the FAA and NTSB, the crash occurred at around 7:45 a.m. Basi

Japan Agreement Builds Framework For Future Commercial Flights

Building the aircraft is only the beginning. SkyDrive is now focusing on the operational foundation needed to bring eVTOL technology into everyday use. A new partnership with Japan Biz Aviation aims to bridge the gap between aircraft development and future com

SpaceX Prepares To Advance Starship Testing With New Satellites And Critical System Upgrades

The next Starship mission is about far more than another launch. It is designed to validate improvements based on lessons from the previous flight while introducing new capabilities for both Starship and Starlink. If successful, the test could mark another imp

Weather Damage Grounds NASA’s Unique Heavy Lift Transport Before Oshkosh Return

NASA’s iconic Super Guppy will no longer be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 after recent severe weather caused damage to the one of a kind aircraft. The aircraft had been expected to return to Boeing Plaza following it's popular 2023 appearance. While visi