Public benefit flying will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, as the event will spotlight the aircraft, crews, and organizations that supply aid to victims of natural disasters, war, famine, and other emergencies around the globe.
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General aviation survival tips and techniques
Improved survival planning before flight, along with survival training, can significantly improve a pilot’s chances of surviving an accident.
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 includes astronauts, airline executives, an FAA inspector, and a WASP historian.
FAA video series increases safety for general aviation pilots
“Pilots and flight instructors are tapping into this resource to fly safely and educate trainees, evidenced by the 1 million-plus views to the series on YouTube,” officials noted.
South Carolina aviation advocates meet with legislators
The South Carolina Aviation Association has identified sustainable airport funding as one of its top priorities for 2025, emphasizing that the state’s airports contribute $22.5 billion to South Carolina’s economy.
Efforts to stop 100LL sales in California thwarted
A judge has issued a tentative ruling denying efforts by the Center for Environmental Health to enforce a decade-old deal with California FBOs to stop selling 100LL when an “commercially available” unleaded avgas was on the market.
New aviation education center at KYNG secures final funding
The Western Reserve Port Authority has secured the final funding to launch an aviation education center at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (KYNG).
Modern Aviation takes over FBO at KCLT
Following a competitive Request for Proposal issued by the city of Charlotte, Modern Aviation was selected as the winning bidder of a 20-year management services contract in January 2025. It replaces Wilson Air Center, which has been at Charlotte Douglas for the past 20 years.
New executive director for Alaska Airmen’s Association named
“With her wealth of experience and passion for aviation, Priscilla is an experienced leader that will guide our organization into an exciting new chapter,” association officials said.