AOPA officials have reached out the the Department of Transportation and the Secretary of Interior to help a Minnesota pilot recover his airplane after an emergency landing on land owned by the Red Lake Nation.
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Seaplane Photo Contest Takes Off
Photos must be submitted by Aug. 15, 2026, for a chance to win Sporty’s gift cards and to be featured on the cover of the Sporty’s catalog and in the Seaplane Pilots Association annual calendar.
Top 10 Best-Selling Helicopters in 2025
Airbus topped the list again this year, with Robinson Helicopter Co. taking second place.
Support Grows for Bills Banning ADS-B Misuse
Support is growing to prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to collect fees from pilots — in Congress, where the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA) is gaining cosponsors, in state capitols across the country, and among top aviation safety officials.
Top 10 Best-Selling Business Jets in 2025
Business jets were the fuel behind record-setting billings in 2025, according to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Avgas Prices Climb for Second Straight Month in February
While 100LL Full Service prices climbed, the price of Self Service remained the same from January 2026.
LightHawk Looking for New CEO
The search is on for a new CEO as Jim Becker announces his upcoming retirement.
Top 10 Best-Selling Turboprops in 2025
Pilatus, Textron Aviation, and Daher’s TBM top the list of best-selling turboprops in 2025.
Piper Museum Unveils Expansion Plans
The 9,600-square-foot expansion will meet growing demand, create space for more aircraft, and enhance educational programming.