Shane Wright replaces the retiring Tim McClung.
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Oshkosh NOTAM Released
The 2026 NOTAM is required reading for any pilot flying to Oshkosh for AirVenture.
FAA To Invest $26 Million to Bolster Aviation Workforce
Available grants include Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants, which fund efforts to educate and recruit students to become aircraft pilots or drone operators, and Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants, which support initiatives focused on educating and recruiting future aviation mechanics and maintenance technicians.
Indiana Teen Wins Flying Musicians Scholarship
“I’m so excited to start my flight training this summer thanks to the Flying Musicians Association,” said Cameron Milleman, noting that without the scholarship he “wouldn’t be able to reach for my dream of becoming a private pilot before I graduate high school.”
What Inspired the Wright Brothers?
Toy airplanes are often a child’s first introduction to aviation, but did you know that a toy helicopter is what inspired the Wright brothers?
FAA Invests $16.5 Million to Boost Runway Safety with Vehicle Transponders
To bolster runway safety, the FAA is investing $16.5 million to equip 1,900 airport vehicles with transponders. This initiative, accelerated by a recent ground collision at LaGuardia, aims to give air traffic controllers full visibility of all airfield surface traffic.
FAA To Replace Towers Across The Country
The agency will replace eight towers and TRACONs, as well as invest more than $85 million to upgrade contract towers.
Red Arrows To Make Oshkosh Debut in 2026
The Red Arrows will perform as part of the afternoon air shows on July 24 through July 26. It is part of the team’s extended U.S. tour in 2026 to honor America’s 250th anniversary, according to EAA officials.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Nominations Open for 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle
EAA is searching for a special young person to join Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham for a milestone: The 2.5 millionth Young Eagle flight at AirVenture 2026.