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Marine Pilot Ejects Safely After Advanced Fighter Is Lost Near Base Runway

The loss of a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II prompted a rapid emergency response at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The pilot safely ejected before the aircraft reached the ground, allowing first responders to quickly contain the fire. The incident now begi

FAA's Updated Transition Plan Charts The Course Toward Unleaded Aviation Gasoline

The future of piston aviation is beginning to come into sharper focus. The FAA has released an updated transition plan that outlines how the industry will move from leaded aviation gasoline to approved unleaded alternatives while maintaining the safety and rel

G700 Beats Previous Record By 19 minutes, 3.6% Faster Than Recent Record

Gulfstream has announced the G700 has set a new Los Angeles to Farnborough, England, city pair speed record, completing the 4,740-nautical-mile/8,778-kilometer journey in 8 hours and 27 minutes from takeoff to touchdown. The record-setting flight departed Los

Project Sunrise Is The Name For Quantas Planned Direct Flights From East Coast of Australia To London and New York

The first Airbus A350-1000ULR flight test aircraft MSN707 embarked on its longest point-to-point flight July 23, from Toulouse, France, direct to Melbourne, Australia. Then a few days later it flew back with two Qantas guest pilots on board, landing in Toulous

Cosmic Aerospace Unveils An Electric Aircraft Designed For The FAA’s New Certification Pathway

Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled Cosmic One, a four-seat electric aircraft designed around the FAA’s new MOSAIC certification pathway. The aircraft represents a shift toward making advanced electric aviation more practical for private owners, flight schools, and

New Incentives Aim To Keep Experienced Naval Aviators In Command Roles

The U.S. Navy is offering retention bonuses reaching $150,000 to keep experienced aviation leaders in critical command positions. The new program targets Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers who have been selected for eligible aviation command assignments.

Coast Guard Air Station Savannah Welcomes New Commander After A Year Of Lifesaving Service

Leadership may change, but the mission never pauses. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah has entered a new chapter following a ceremonial transfer of command, marking the transition from Capt. Maegan Schwartz to Cmdr. Zachary Wiest after a year defined by lifesav

Witnesses Reported That The Airplane Descended Rapidly And Impacted A Wooded Area

Analysis: The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were returning to their home airport following a personal flight. About 7 miles from the destination airport, the airplane’s airspeed increased, and it entered a steep descent. Witnesses reported that the a

Lufthansa Tests Next Generation AeroSHARK Coating For Greater Efficiency

A Lufthansa City Airlines Airbus A319 is becoming a flying laboratory for the next evolution of fuel saving surface technology. Engineers are testing new AeroSHARK material samples designed to expand the technology beyond current long haul applications. The re

Turkish Aerospace President Says P1 Could Fly Within Next Couple Of Months

Turkish Aerospace has released footage showing the KAAN P1 prototype completing its first taxi test, the first of two new airframes built to carry the bulk of the fifth-generation fighter’s flight test campaign. The video, published on July 31, 2026, shows the