The prize was awarded to SRS Aviation of Burnsville, Minnesota, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
Piper unveils Seminole powered by diesel Deltahawk engine
Certification flight testing begins in November 2025, with FAA certification expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Guardian avionics system introduced
“Guardian is a lightweight, customizable, and easily expandable system that operates seamlessly with the owner’s current cockpit avionics while providing unmatched situation awareness and reduced pilot workload,” company officials said.
Pilot learns not to trust fuel gauges
The fuel was checked again and showed empty, in direct contradiction to what was shown earlier and later in the maintenance hangar (Full) on the fuel gauges.
Picture of the Day: Something old, something new
General Aviation News Photographer Megan Vande Voort captured this photo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, explaining: “The Boeing Stearman and 747 were on display together on the Boeing Plaza on opening day of AirVenture. Aviation has come a long way in a short amount of time.”
World War II aircraft murals spruce up S39
At Prineville Airport in Oregon, the hangar doors are no longer boring as they showcase the aircraft of World War II.
CubCrafters XCub and NXCub now available as kits
“Offering the XCub and NXCub in kit form is a milestone for both our company and the homebuilding community,” said Patrick Horgan, president of CubCrafters.
Hartzell and BETA Technologies team on new propeller
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
Distracted pilot crashes while landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.