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.
Picture of the Day: One and onlys
General Aviation News Photographer Greg Menton sent in this photo with a note: “The only Privateer currently flying frames a skywriter at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 on Monday, July 21. AirVenture prides itself in being an eclectic collection of one-and-onlys and firsts.”
Video: Oshkosh opening day
General Aviation News writer and photographer Frederick A. Johnsen is on site at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 and sent in this video of all the action on opening day.
Stratus 4 introduced
The Stratus 4 offers Apple Find My integration, a G-Force Meter, and a full-color touch screen.
iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet debuts
Orders for the tablet, which includes pre-installed aviation apps, will start at the 2025 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.