The FAA has officially accepted ASTM consensus standards for light-sport aircraft, completing the final requirement for the new MOSAIC rule taking effect this July.
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Volunteers Restore Monache Meadows Airstrip In High Sierras
After decades of neglect and unofficial closure, the Recreational Aviation Foundation has successfully restored California’s Monache Meadows airstrip. Thanks to 15 years of persistent volunteer efforts and Forest Service cooperation, this remote High Sierra destination is now safely open for backcountry pilots.
Head-Up Display Glasses for General Aviation Debut
Three aviation companies have partnered to introduce APEX HUD, connected head-up display glasses for general aviation pilots. Integrating EyeLights hardware with Adventure Pilot’s iFly EFB and AURA AERO expertise, this new technology enhances flight safety and situational awareness.
FAA Approves More Aircraft For 100R Unleaded Avgas
The FAA has expanded the Approved Model List for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded avgas, adding more than 1,200 piston engine and 1,600 airframe models.
Historic Fairey Reed Propeller Revived With Composite Materials
Developed by Italian manufacturer GT Propellers, the new version replicates the exact look, dimensions, and weight of the original fixed-pitch metal propeller introduced in the late 1940s for the de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk, according to company officials.
Wright Brothers Sites in Dayton Named To Irreplaceable America List
The World Monuments Fund has named the historic Wright Brothers sites in Dayton, Ohio, to its “Irreplaceable America” list. This new initiative highlights 10 at-risk U.S. heritage locations during the nation’s 250th anniversary, bringing attention to preserving early aviation history.
Avflight Expands FBO Operations Into Northern Michigan
According to company officials, the new 6,000-square-foot facility is built with exposed wood beams, warm natural finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The space also includes a large gas fireplace and an enclosed outdoor patio designed to accommodate travelers throughout the entire year.
AOPA Adds Maintenance To High School Aviation Curriculum
To help address the ongoing aviation mechanic shortage, the AOPA Foundation is expanding its free High School Aviation STEM Curriculum to include maintenance and manufacturing.
NASA Nuclear Space Mission Launches 2028
Discover how NASA’s Space Reactor 1 will cut Mars travel time in half. Dr. Roger Myers reveals the future of nuclear electric propulsion in Seattle.