The flight, in a Rockwell Commander 114, is sanctioned by Guinness Book of World Records and is planned to occur over the weekend of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
National Aviation Heritage Invitational returns with Reno
Get a peek — inside and out — of the airplanes that are competing in the National Aviation Heritage Invitation at next week’s Reno Air Races.
Cirrus expands to Arizona and Texas
A new flight training faciity opens in Scottsdale, Arizona, while the company has opened engineering offices in Chandler, Arizona, and McKinney, Texas.
Tired pilot turns on wrong taxiway
It was a combination of fatigue and the dark conditions that made it difficult to notice the proper taxiway markings.
Picture of the Day: Break time
Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “Two classic trainers taking a break at Cawley’s South Prairie (02WA) in Washington.”
Wings Over Camarillo returns to the Southern California skies
The Wings Over Camarillo air show returns after its 2020 hiatus, attracting more than 16,000 fans for the 40th year for the Southern California air show.
Laser strikes up 148% in 10 years
People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has issued $600,000 in fines since 2016, which includes $120,000 in 2021.
Beech Fan Club takes off
To reinforce that owners of all aircraft brands are invited to attend the annual Beech Party at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, the museum has created a new fan club.
D-Day Squadron documentary premieres
A new film, “Into Flight Once More,” tells the stories World War II veterans, crews, and the reenactment of “Operation Overlord,” the code name for the Battle of Normandy, which took place on June 6, 1944.