The five inductees represent a different area of aviation: Homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and EAA Warbirds of America.
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Wildlife strikes up 14% in last year
The report, “Wildlife Strikes to Civil Aircraft in the United States 1990-2024” released in June 2025, notes that the 22,372 documented wildlife strikes in 2024 equated to roughly 61 wildlife strikes every day.
Competitor lineup for 2025 National Championship Air Races revealed
“Unveiling our race field is one of the most exciting moments leading up to race week,” said Fred Telling, chairman and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association, producers of the races, which debut in Roswell, New Mexico, this year.
Free aviation program for teens returns to Air Force museum
The free six-week course introduces teens 14-18 to the fundamentals of flight, including time on a flight sim.
Zenith hosts Homecoming
Zenith Aircraft Company hosts its 34th annual Zenith Homecoming/Open Hangar Days & Fly-In Sept. 19-20, 2025, at its kit aircraft factory at the Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) n Mexico, Missouri.
ICON founder dies in wingsuit accident
Kirk Hawkins, a former US Air Force pilot who co-founded ICON Aircraft, died Aug. 19, 2025, in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps.
Grant helps restore historic Lone Pine terminal
The grant helped restore the interior of the terminal at Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport in California.
Second Flight to End Polio set to take off Aug. 30
“Circle the Atlantic: Flight To End Polio” is intended to raise awareness and funds for the Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative. According to the pilots, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to The Rotary Foundation and matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation.
Volunteer pilots recognized
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and Air Care Alliance (ACA) have unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Public Benefit Flying Awards.