The annual forecast calls for 660,000 pilots and 710,000 maintenance technicians will be needed worldwide through 2044.
Aircraft
A new life for Cirrus parachutes
Cirrus has introduced a collection of handcrafted, aviation-inspired travel bags using material repurposed from the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
Near miss in the pattern at KUAO
Another aircraft suddenly crossed right in front of our flight path, coming low and from the left. It was incredibly close and fast. We had no time to react.
Picture of the Day: Oshkosh flower garden
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “The first day of camping in the North 40 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. We had beautiful weather and a flower garden in our camp site. Archer 6063H made another flawless flight from Indiana.”
Why is my engine backfiring?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: I have an engine that will backfire between idle and 1200 rpm. It runs great after that with plenty of power.
Own a piece of a Goodyear blimp
Along with its donation to the EAA Museum of a blimp gondola, Goodyear is selling keepsake items from its Spirit of Goodyear blimp, with some of the proceeds going to the museum.
Elixir Aircraft FAA certified
The first deliveries will be reserved for schools that have signed pre-orders and letters of intent for the two-seat trainer, including Cirrus Aviation in Sarasota, Florida, and Sierra Charlie Aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona.
AIR Avionics enters U.S. market
The German company has named Mid Continent Instruments and Avionics as its U.S. distributor and the exclusive U.S. Authorized Service Partner for the company.
Pilot’s attempt to break in new engine ends in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.