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From 2017 (YouTube Edition): Bringing Back The Round Cowl…

There is just something about a radial engine. They harken back to what many call aviation's "Golden Age" of classic airplanes and barnstorming. Now, the radial engine is making something of a resurgence, thanks to Rotec Aerosport, which had several engines an

The Little-Known Story Of Pan American Flying Boats Used Across The Sahara In 1941

With the outbreak of World War II in Europe, British forces had been engaging with German General Erwin Rommel in the northern part of the African continent. Rommel was trying to push towards Cairo and seize control of the Suez Canal. If the British lost contr

The Company Is Developing Its Own Aircraft In The Program Called DoorDash Air

DoorDash on Wednesday launched its in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after securing a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to operate ‌commercial drone deliveries in the U.S. DoorDash becomes the eighth FAA-certified Part 135 d

Left Over Supplies From AirVenture 2026 Did Not Go To Waste

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) packed up supplies left over from the annual aviation convention and trucked them to Menasha, Wisc. the hardest-hit community about 15 miles north of Oshkosh, said Dick Knapinski, director of communications for the E

Gives Update On B-21 Raider, Collaborative Combat Aircraft And F-47

Gen. Dale White, the Pentagon’s Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems, stressed the need for speed in aircraft and weapons systems acquisition. His keynote address was part of Life Cycle Industry Days at the Dayton, Ohio, Convent

Six Decades Of Naval Aviation History Ends As Last C-2 Greyhound Made Final Flight

The United States Navy retired one of its critical planes on Tuesday marking the end of an era for the C-2 Greyhound, which delivers people and equipment to and from aircraft carriers. The plane flew in from Norfolk, Virginia, and made its final stop aboard Na

Aircraft Down In Cotton Field Near Naval Air Station Near Fresno, California

A pilot is safe after ejecting from an F-35C near Naval Air Station Lemoore Wednesday, the naval base announced Wednesday. The F-35C, attached to the “Rough Raiders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, “went down,” near the naval station, according to a Wedn

A Total Loss Of Engine Power Due To Oil Starvation

Analysis: As the amphibious airplane was approaching the destination airport, the engine lost oil pressure shortly before losing power completely. Unable to glide to the airport, the pilot elected to conduct a forced landing to a nearby bay. Due to the rough w

Federal Case Highlights Why Targeting Aircraft With Lasers Remains A Serious Aviation Safety Concern

A routine police flight over Las Vegas took an unexpected turn when a laser beam illuminated the cockpit. The incident briefly interrupted an active law enforcement mission and has now resulted in a federal prison sentence. The case also underscores why laser

Former Acting FAA Administrator Brings Proven Leadership Back to Business Aviation

Christopher Rocheleau is returning to the National Business Aviation Association after guiding the FAA through one of the most demanding periods in recent aviation history. His experience spans crisis leadership, airspace modernization, and emerging aviation t