While the general aviation industry hailed the passage of the FAA’s final Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule in July 2025, many still remain confused about what it really means. To help increase understanding, the FAA recently released a MOSAIC Fact Sheet that breaks down the important dates, the changes, and what is coming later in 2026.
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FAA investigating Lycoming IO-360 shutdowns
An airworthiness concern sheet was published after multiple reports were received indicating uncommanded engine shutdowns on aircraft with IO-360 engines using AVStar manufactured vertical and horizontal mounted fuel servos when the throttle was brought back toward idle.
Deadline for GA Awards nominations extended
The deadline was extended due to this year’s government shutdown.
AOPA, GAMA make list of top lobbyists
In its annual list of Top Lobbyists in 2025, The Hill included Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy Jim Coon and Paul Feldman, Vice President of Government Affairs for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
11,000 and counting…
First deliveries of the Cirrus SR Series, which includes the SR20, SR22, and SR22T, were in 1999 and has been the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft for more than two decades.
Study finds equipment failures continue driving GA fatal accidents
While causing a small fraction of GA accidents, equipment failures continue to be fatal for pilots, even while other causes have declined, according to a new study. Even more disturbing: Many of the engine failures happened well before TBO and in parts that aren’t checked during an annual inspection.
Nation’s first AAM strategy released
The strategy and accompanying action plan outline 40 recommendations to “safely and efficiently support Advanced Air Mobility operations,” according to DOT officials.
AOPA Asks Feds For Help Retrieving GA Airplane Seized By Tribe
The aircraft, a Stinson 108, was confiscated by the Red Lake Nation, which “has refused to permit its retrieval by the owner,” citing a 1978 tribal resolution that claims jurisdiction over airspace up to 20,000 feet, and bans overflights of “any airplanes.”
Where’s Jamail? McKinney, Texas
In the fourth installment of our series, Where’s Jamail?” we find the Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, visiting the Tango 31 Aero Clube in Texas.