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New Smart Glasses Allow Pilots To Keep Their Heads Up With Flight Information in Forward View

Pilots are taught to keep their eyes outside the cockpit, but modern avionics often mean glancing down at panel displays and tablets to keep track of critical flight information. EyeLights wants to change that with Apex HUD, a new augmented reality smart glass

Airbus Launches Baltic Maritime Surveillance Missions For Europe

A new chapter in European maritime surveillance has officially begun over the Baltic Sea. Airbus has placed its U030 Flexrotor into operational service, giving coast guard authorities a powerful new tool for monitoring busy waterways. The milestone reflects ho

FSAI And AviationStart Expand Scholarship Access For Flight Students

For many aspiring pilots, the greatest challenge begins long before the first lesson. A new partnership aims to make flight training more financially attainable by connecting students with millions of dollars in available scholarship funding. The effort could

Three-Blade Carbon Fiber Composite Propeller Available For Most Bonanza A36, G36, And A36TC Models

Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, has expanded the supplemental type certificate (STC) approval on its new Navigator carbon fiber propeller series for thousands more Beechcraft Bonanzas. The three-blade prop offers carbon fiber lightweight blade

Departure Of Two Stratotankers Marks Final Chapter Of McConnell’s KC-135 Era

The last chapter in the KC-135 era at McConnell Air Force Base began in July with the departures of two KC-135 Stratotankers to new homes. The first KC-135R Stratotanker was launched July 14, heading to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, for depot-level activiti

The Pilot Selected The Landing Gear Down And Observed That The Gear-Down Indicator Light Did Not Illuminate

Analysis: During a post-maintenance flight following the completion of an annual inspection, the pilot/mechanic reported that the preflight inspection, engine run-up, and landing gear retraction after takeoff revealed no anomalies. While on approach to land, t

Ten New Initiatives Showcase A Sweeping Vision For The Future Of Aviation Training

Pilot Institute arrived at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with far more than a product update. The company unveiled ten major initiatives spanning flight training, dispatch, drones, immersive technology, and new professional development programs. Together, the an

Founder of Pilots to the Rescue Michael Schneider Shares His Mission to Reduce the Animal Overpopulation Crisis

Since founding Pilots to Rescue in 2015, pilot and “Top Dog” Michael Schneider has helped transport more than 7,000 dogs and cats to shelters, foster homes and rescue organizations across the country. Introduced at Daher during AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, Schneid

Bipartisan Legislation Moves One Step Closer To Improving FAA Medical Transparency

A major milestone has been reached in the effort to improve aviation mental health through clearer medical guidance. The legislation reflects growing bipartisan support for greater transparency in the FAA medical certification process. Pilots and advocates ali

Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane Safety System For iFly EFB Fleet Customers

Adventure Pilot, LLC, in partnership with MyFirePlane have announced Smart Gear Alerts, a new iFly Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) safety system designed to prevent landing gear configuration accidents, protect pilots and passengers, and reduce costly aircraft dam