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Planned Transition To All Piper Fleet As Part Of Piper Flight School Alliance

Piper Aircraft has announced at AirVenture 2026 that Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has selected the Piper PA-28-181 Pilot 100i to replace their existing fleet of single engine aircraft, beginning with a purchase of 2 Pilot 100is. Deliveries for the univers

Or Is It Time for A Different Approach?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stood as the central pillar of American aviation safety for nearly seventy years. Its mandate covers everything from commercial airliners to the smallest experimental aircraft. However, the introduction of the Mode

New Rules Prepare Aircraft For The Next Generation Of C-Band Wireless Networks

Radio altimeters are among the most critical systems on any aircraft, particularly when visibility is limited. As wireless technology expands into additional spectrum, the FAA is moving to ensure those systems remain dependable. The new rule establishes a long

Fleet Has More Than 519,000 Flight Hours And 200,000 Landings Worldwide

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the 400th customer delivery of its award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet. The delivery was a G600 outfitted at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility for a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. Since entering servic

(Witnesses) Described That The Helicopter Pitched Up Just Prior To Impacting The Mountainside

On July 10, 2026, about 0745 eastern daylight time, a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter, N93RT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huntersville, West Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code

Leading Edge Aviation Joins Piper Flight School Alliance

Piper Aircraft has announced that Leading Edge Aviation is the newest European member of the Piper Flight School Alliance. Leading Edge Aviation has entered into a purchase agreement for 10 Piper Archer DX aircraft, with the first delivery completed last month

AirVenture Presentation On The Group’s Oshkosh Appearance

Wing Commander Sasha Near, the first woman to command the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows, talked about one of the world's most recognized military aerobatic teams during a WomenVenture presentation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The Red Arrows' appearance at Ai

2025 Bell of the Ball More Streamlined, Comfortable

Steve Woods of Spirit Engineering returned to Oshkosh this year with his new full canopy enclosure for the SE-1.After making quite a splash at last years event the SE-1 has undergone an OML change by putting a top on the open canopy design. The glass closes th

United Responds As Travelers React To South Florida Airport’s New Identity

A familiar airport name has become the center of a national conversation. United Airlines is adjusting to passenger concerns following the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport. The transition raises questions about how identity and public perception sh

Ashley Almquist Wins The AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky At AirVenture

Ashley Almquist, who graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a degree in commercial aviation and aviation safety, is the winner of the repaired AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky. A surprise announcement of her win was planned for her at EAA AirVe