Training and Safety Tip: Clear the prop, properly

Your flight instructor surely covered the safety protocols for starting the engine during your first lesson and watches closely to make sure you remember the steps: First, turn the battery and beacon on to alert anyone nearby that your airp

Eliminating the gamble from the 'impossible turn'

In the high-stakes cockpit environment, the margin between safety and disaster is measured in seconds and feet.

Aircraft renters insurance checklist

Many pilots who rent or borrow aircraft assume that the FBO, flight school, or aircraft owner’s insurance will protect them if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

International Civil Aviation Organization convenes Extraordinary Assembly

International Civil Aviation Organization convenes Extraordinary Assembly

FAA Proposes New Inspection Rating For Mechanics

The proposal would replace the current inspection authorization renewal process.

EAA AirVenture To Feature Technology Displays, Demos

Electric aircraft, drones and autonomous flight companies are scheduled for Boeing Plaza and Tuesday air show appearances.

Poll: 4th of July Flying

What kind of flying are you doing over the holiday?

Picture of the Day: July 3, 2026

"Skibird" on the ramp at Christchurch International Airport in New Zealand.

FAA Awards L3Harris ADS-B Upgrade Contract

L3Harris will modernize more than 700 FAA ground stations used for aircraft position reporting.

AOPA's Rusty Pilots initiative passes milestone

In 2007, David Wing was just starting his commercial training when the economy turned, his flying club started selling off its airplanes, and work got too busy for him to fly regularly. Like many lapsed pilots, he hoped he would get back in

Chinese Authorities Say Beijing Tower Crash Was Deliberate

The 66-year-old pilot was killed and 13 people were injured when an Aurora SA60L hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper.

FAA to reduce RCO network

Beginning September 3, the FAA will decommission and phase out 504 remote communications outlets and 170 VHF omnidirectional range voice outlets used by flight service stations within the conterminous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

'Necessary Turbulence,' necessary flight

Before retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eileen Isola could help tell the stories of 108 Air Force Academy women in Necessary Turbulence: Fifty Years, One Unbreakable Sisterhood Forged in the Crucible of the Air Force Academy, she had to writ

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates America’s 250th, Delivers $1.776 Billion to Upgrade Airports Across U.S.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $1.776 billion to upgrade American airports with runway rehabilitations, family-friendly enhancements, a

New vacancies published: Administrative Assistant and Aerodromes Expert / Ground Handling Expert

The following new vacancy notices have been published on our Careers portal:

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Supersonic Flight Is Coming to the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a pivotal step toward enabling civil supersonic flights over the continental United States. Thanks to massive

Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network furthers discussions on climate impacts from non-CO₂ emissions

The 7th Plenary Meeting of the Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) brought together sixty leading experts representing the scientific community, academia, aircraft manufacturers and operators, fuel producers, research organisations, air

EASA published Revision from June 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published the Revision from June of the Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with:

This is key insight into the long-term transformation of global air transport

Every year, the ICAO Council publishes an Annual Report to the Assembly, providing Member States and the wider aviation community with a comprehensive overview of our work and progress in implementing the priorities established by ICAO’s go

Outcomes of ICAO green talks must now inform global economic policy

We need to set the stage for more deeply integrating sustainability into strategic frameworks. Aviation growth will take flight in the very places where it is needed most: emerging markets that urgently need stronger ties to the global econ

We are bringing together global aviation leaders for this air transport event

The future of international air transport will take centre stage this November when we convene the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) from 16 to 20 November 2026 at ICAO Headquarters. Though it is only held once a decade,

DOT and FAA Break Ground on New Facility to Support Advanced Air Mobility Research

Research range will support testing, training and integration effortsWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are breaking ground on a new facility at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Cente

EASA publishes new Easy Access Rules for European Technical Standard Orders

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Amendment 16 and Amendment 15 of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for European Technical Standard Orders (CS-ETSO) in pdf format. Today's publication also includes corrected versions

EASA Certification Platform goes live

The new EASA Certification Platform goes live! EASA has worked hard on the digitalisation of certification projects, and during the last 10 months has developed and tested a new platform designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and pre

We want to empower women in aviation. Your voice matters. Join the conversation.

The aviation sector continues to evolve through innovation, collaboration, and the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce. To support these efforts, we partnered with the UN Women and IATA to bring together government representati

MODERN SKIES: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Selects Air Space Intelligence to Deploy State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control Software, Revolutionize Our Skies

‘These new technologies will fundamentally reshape how the airspace is managed – reducing delays for the flying public’

EASA Olympics for aviation AI-based systems — Deadline to enter July 9

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the AI Olympics — an initiative that goes hand in hand with the EASA AI Days conference taking place in Cologne on September 9 — 10, 2026. If you have a great aviation AI-based s

Streamlined security procedures improving connectivity across the Americas 

Air travellers in Central and South America are experiencing faster airport security, fewer lines, and more seamless journeys, thanks to a quiet revolution underway at some of the region’s busiest airports. The catalyst: ICAO’s One-Stop Sec

This week important steps were taken to enhance the governance of global aviation

When people think about international aviation, they often think about aircraft, airports, airlines, and air traffic management systems. Behind all of them, there is a global governance framework that helps ensure aviation remains safe, sec