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Decision Returns Full Certification Duties for 737 MAX and 787 Aircraft Under Continued FAA Oversight

Boeing is taking back a key responsibility after years of heightened federal oversight. The FAA says months of safety reviews and production data support the decision while making clear it's oversight will remain unchanged. The move comes as Boeing works to in

Air Force Says Human-Machine Pairing Is Future Goal For Air Combat

The Air Force and defense contractors are touting aircraft and helmet developments that could become components in a “loyal wingman” system allowing pilots to control uncrewed drones paired with crewed warplanes in combat. The Air Force reported it had success

Van's Aircraft Makes General Aviation History With The World's First FAA Part 22 Certified Aircraft Entering Flight Training Service.

A major regulatory milestone has moved from the certification process to the flight line. The first aircraft approved under the FAA’s new MOSAIC Part 22 standards is now actively supporting pilot training. For flight schools and future aviators, the delivery r

NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Returns After Eight Months Aboard The Space Station

After 241 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Chris Williams is back on Earth following his first spaceflight. Alongside two Roscosmos crewmates, he completed a mission packed with scientific research, complex maintenance, and two spacewalks. The expedition adds ano

Rebuilt Aerobatic Aircraft Inspection Faces Scrutiny After Pilot Seeks £2 Million In Damages

A routine post rebuild flight ended in a devastating runway impact that is now at the center of a high profile legal battle. The case raises difficult questions about aircraft inspections, builder responsibility, and the oversight of amateur built aircraft. It

After Taking The Flight Controls The Instructor Observed That The Airplane Did Not Respond To Pitch Control Inputs

On July 12, 2026, at 1018 mountain standard time, a Remos GX airplane, N126GX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Glendale, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14

Preliminary Report On Runway Incursion June 20 At Boston Logan Airport

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report on the runway incursion at Boston Logan Airport on June 20 that forced Delta Airlines flight 2351, an Airbus A319, to go around after American Airlines flight 3161, a Boeing 737-80

Military Flyovers Renew Questions About Safety Oversight In Shared American Airspace

Military flyovers have once again placed the relationship between the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration under the spotlight. The latest disputes extend far beyond a single demonstration, highlighting a broader debate over authority, accountabili

Company Says Rivale Represents A New Era in Personal Flying

Oshkosh marks an exciting new chapter for the Italian aircraft manufacturer, Tecnam. At AirVenture, the company unveiled a new display sign promoting their upcoming addition to their personal flying fleet. Tecnam has officially unveiled the name and the first

Bell 412EPX Helicopters Bring New Capability To State Emergency Missions

Texas A&M Forest Service is expanding it's aerial firefighting capabilities with two new SUBARU Bell 412EPX helicopters. The aircraft mark the first Bell helicopters to join the agency’s fleet as Texas develops a more robust state managed wildfire aviation pro