The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacque-Étienne watched the smoke rise and surmised the smoke itself could be the secret to human flight.
Appalachian airports prepare for electric aircraft
Researchers from Ohio University are assessing more than 200 airports in Appalachia to determine what they need to prepare for electric aircraft and Advance Air Mobility planes.
New exec director for Alliance for Aviation Across America
The Alliance for Aviation Across America, which advocates for general aviation and airports nationwide, has named Devin Osting executive director.
Atlantic Aviation begins redevelopment, expansion at KBHM
The project includes a new 7,500-foot FBO terminal, with a cafe, a fuel farm with increased capacity, and two hangars, each roughly 30,000 square feet with office and shop spaces and 28-foot main doors, according to company officials.
Helicopter flies too close to Cessna 172
The helicopter quickly began to move forward toward our location and within approximately 50 feet from our location the helicopter quickly turned right, narrowly missing us.
Picture of the Day: Barnstorming across the U.S.
Brian Carr submitted this photo and note: “Sitting at sunny Palm Springs International Airport between scenic rides. We have left there on our barnstorming trip across the country to the east coast. Next stop: Santa Fe, New Mexico.”
Iowa pilot solos 13 different planes on his 16th birthday
Sullivan Vande Voort celebrated his 16th birthday May 26, 2025, by completing solo flights in 13 different airplane types, ranging from a 1940 Meyers OTW to the Cirrus SR-20
Volunteers clear up threat to 50G
Volunteers recently pitched in to clear trees that were threatening the two turf runways at Howard Nixon Memorial Airport (50G) in Chesaning, Michigan.
Lawmakers target ADS-B data misuse
The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act would block the use of ADS-B data for collecting airport fees or launching investigations.