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Decorated Military Pilot And Aviation Physician Honored For Expanding Opportunities For Women In Aerospace

A career defined by service, innovation, and mentorship has earned one of aviation's highest honors. Kathryn Hughes has spent decades advancing both flight safety and aerospace medicine while opening doors for future generations. Her latest recognition celebra

Airtanker Pilot Dies Fighting Gold Mountain Fire

The body of a pilot who was working to fight the Gold Mountain Fire in southwestern Colorado was recovered after an airtanker crash Sunday evening, officials confirmed. The pilot's body was recovered from Silver Jack Reservoir by a dive team and transported to

The Engine Lost About 50% Of Its Power. (Pilot) Attempted The Engine Restart Procedure To No Avail

On June 21, 2026, about 1132 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N544CD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Windom, West Virginia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Reg

Expert Forum Explores Safer, Smarter Air Travel for Pilots and Their Animal Passengers

Bringing pets aboard an aircraft requires more than a leash and a crate. A new AirVenture forum will examine the science and practical planning behind safe animal transport. Pilots will leave with guidance that can make every flight more comfortable for both p

First Boeing Purchase Order In Almost 20 Years

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing 787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase in almost ‌20 years, industry sources told Reuters on Friday. The orders are expected to be announced at the Farnborough Ai

Airbus And MTU Unite To Develop A Fully Electric Fuel Cell Engine

The race to redefine aircraft propulsion has entered a new phase. Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are joining forces to transform years of hydrogen research into a certifiable engine designed for commercial aviation. If successful, the partnership could mark one o

Georgia Tech Researcher Will Explore How Rotorcraft Could Shape the Future of Planetary Exploration

Rotorcraft have transformed aviation on Earth and are now opening new possibilities beyond it. Marilyn J. Smith's upcoming Brill Lecture will examine how decades of vertical flight research are helping shape the next era of planetary exploration. Her presentat

Planned For Dubai Air Taxi Network

The UAE is creating a new standard for advanced air mobility by certifying the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure have announced that VDX, the world’s first purpose-built co

Judge Allows Passenger Lawsuit Against United Airlines To Continue

Passengers who selected window seats but found themselves beside a blank cabin wall are taking their concerns to court. A federal judge’s decision allows a lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed over how certain seats were marketed. The case brings renewed