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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.
Shark 600 Earns First Turbulence-Cancelling Certification
Austrian authorities recently certified a patented system that reduces the impact of turbulence by 80% on Shark 600 aircraft.
The Benadryl Danger: New NTSB Data Shows Half of Fatal Crashes Involve Drugs
A new report from the NTSB reveals that over 50% of pilots killed in aviation accidents between 2018 and 2022 tested positive for at least one drug, from Benadryl to marijuana.
The Future of Flight: Washington State To Modernize Skies with New WASP Initiative
A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state will invests in, protect, and modernize its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade.
Aviation Museum Restoration Team Puts Final Touches on 70-Year-Old Aircraft Restoration
See how volunteers are reviving a 70-year-old Navy F-8 Crusader. Get an inside look at the 1,000-hour restoration process and find out when it takes flight.