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.
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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.
KAPF Begins Project To Keep Airport Operational In A Storm Surge
Naples Airport launches a $25.4M project to elevate airfield lighting. See how this first-of-its-kind storm surge protection keeps critical rescue flights moving.
Free Webinar Series Dedicated to Reducing Loss of Control Inflight Risks
The Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association International (UPRTA) is launching a webinar series dedicated to mitigating Loss of Control Inflight (LOC-I) risks.
Sporty’s Founder Flies West
Hal Shevers, the founder of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, passed away May 12, 2026.
First Phase of NOTAM Overhaul Completed
The FAA has retired the legacy USNS as the first phase of a critical NOTAM system overhaul aimed at modernizing flight safety and preventing nationwide outages.