First flown in 1955, the Skyhawk has become the most-produced aircraft in history, with more than 45,000 delivered.
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magniX Samson batteries to power eFlyer
Bye Aerospace has chosen magniX’s Samson battery to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype, which is scheduled for first flight in early 2026.
Utah backcountry airstrip gets green light to reopen
Taylor Flat Airstrip in the northeast corner of Utah has been closed for 28 years. But thanks to efforts by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), it is set to reopen.
How Not to Fly an Airplane
What would you do if you were mid-air and suddenly realized you were flying a plane without engine oil? Pilot and author Shirley M. Phillips tells what she did in her new memoir, “How Not To Fly An Airplane.”
New Business Aviation Fact Book released
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released a new edition of the Business Aviation Fact Book, a 33-page overview of the industry, detailing its role in the economy and transportation system, and the services it provides to citizens, companies and communities.
The ripple effect goes on
If we are so unfortunate as to mix the very human tendency to be momentarily irresponsible with something as unforgiving as aviation, the pain is expanded beyond ourselves. The collateral damage can last for decades.
Skyryse unveils AI flight assistant
Skyryse, the makers of SkyOS, the world’s first universal operating system for flight, has launched Skylar, its AI flight assistant “designed to simplify aircraft communication, navigation, and operations for enhanced safety and efficiency,” according to company officials.