With Japanese and German fighter pilots making head-on attacks with closing speeds exceeding 500 mph, B-24s were modified with a manned nose turret.
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Alabama University Launches Aviation Program
The program will offer three concentrations: Aviation Management, Commercial Aviation, and Public Safety Aviation.
New Novato Sunglasses Feature FAA-Approved Lenses for Pilots
For pilots and aviation professionals, the sunglass lens tint options are FAA-approved and non-polarized, providing clear visibility of cockpit instruments and digital displays while reducing glare, company officials said.
Celebrate Wilbur Wright’s Birthday
The First Flight Society is throwing a party to celebrate Wilbur Wright’s 159th birthday.
Flight Tests Begin on New Twin Trainer
The Polish aircraft, expected to make its debut in the U.S. in 2027, is being designed to fly under the new MOSAIC rules.
FAA Greenlights Swift Fuels 100R for 840 Engines
With the FAA’s expansion of the AML list, the 100R fuel is approved for engines ranging from 65-hp Continentals to the Lycoming 540 series of engines.
New Flight Training Partner for Vermont State University
Infinity Flight Group (IFG) has been named the new flight training partner for Vermont State University, taking over the university’s professional pilot program at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) from Vermont Flight Academy.
Children of the Magenta Line: What 150,000 Safety Records Reveal About Pilots
The cockpit technology designed to make flying safer is producing pilots who cannot fly without it — and data shows the problem is getting worse.
National General Aviation Award Winners Revealed
The 2026 CFI of the Year, Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year, and FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year will be honored at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.