Stralis is currently testing its hydrogen electric propulsion system (HEPS) with two Bonanza A36 aircraft in Australia, known as “Bonnie” and “Clyde.” The company integrates its proprietary fuel cell system, liquid hydrogen tanks, and electric motors into existing Bonanza aircraft, replacing the current piston engine.
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$500,000 prize awarded to company that solved Bonanza threat
The prize was awarded to SRS Aviation of Burnsville, Minnesota, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
Piper unveils Seminole powered by diesel Deltahawk engine
Certification flight testing begins in November 2025, with FAA certification expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Long-awaited MOSAIC final rule released
“This is one of most significant rule packages for general aviation in the past 75 years,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board. “This creates what can be called Sport Pilot 2.0, as it builds on the safety and momentum established by that rule two decades ago and opens tremendous possibilities for current and future pilots, flight schools, manufacturers, and many others.”
Aviat Husky AOPA’s next sweepstakes aircraft
“The sweepstakes Husky reflects the best of general aviation — freedom, versatility, and the pure joy of flying,” said AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance.
Van’s retires earliest models
After decades of offering the RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6, Van’s Aircraft is preparing to retire these models.
AirVenture pours $257 million into local economy
The benefit to the region and state is magnified as more than 70% of AirVenture’s visitors come from outside Wisconsin, bringing “new money” into the state and in some cases, into the U.S. overall as in 2024, visitors came from 94 countries, according to the study.
KRAS completes $5.7 million upgrade
Runway overrun and taxiway extension, enlarged parking, seal coat, and free ice cream await visitors.
North Dakota college to launch aviation maintenance program in fall 2025
Set to launch in Fall 2025, the program is the only FAA-certified offering of its kind in North Dakota, according to college officials, who note instruction will take place in both the classroom and at the AMT Program Hangar in collaboration with the Fargo Jet Center.