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General Aviation AOPA Aug 13, 2026

Colorado city ends yearslong effort to close airport

After at least six years of repeated efforts to close Boulder Municipal Airport, the city of Boulder, Colorado, is now moving to pursue new grant funds to maintain the airport—all but ensuring it will continue to play a key role in the comm

General Aviation AOPA Aug 13, 2026

FAA finds Texas airport violated federal obligations

The FAA has found the sponsor of Pearland Regional Airport—a privately owned, public-use airport near Houston—in violation of four federal grant assurances after it sold airport property to a developer that is building hundreds of homes imm

General Aviation AVweb Aug 13, 2026

FAA Orders Rotax Gearbox Inspections

New AD requires inspections of certain 912 and 914-series engines after production omissions were discovered.

General Aviation AVweb Aug 13, 2026

Two Soldiers Killed In Fort Hood Apache Accident

AH-64E went down during a routine training flight near Salado, Texas, and sparked a grass fire.

General Aviation AVweb Aug 13, 2026

Minden-Tahoe Eyes Landing Fees, More Hangars

Airport officials are looking at new revenue sources as demand for aircraft storage remains high.

General Aviation AVweb Aug 13, 2026

Final Unleaded Plan Answers Some Questions, But Puts Off Others

The revised plan is clearer about several important points, but many of the decisions still await testing and a second plan.

General Aviation AOPA Aug 12, 2026

'Full Throttle' scholarships open

I Hart Flying Foundation opened its second 2026 scholarship cycle, called "Full Throttle: No Ceiling in Sight."

General Aviation AVweb Aug 12, 2026

AOPA Proposes Major Governance Changes Ahead of September Vote

AOPA is proposing changes to its bylaws that would alter trustee elections, term limits and member voting.

General Aviation AVweb Aug 12, 2026

Picture of the Day: August 12, 2026

A colorful night sky over EAA AirVenture.

General Aviation AOPA Aug 12, 2026

Pilots recount Chipmunk journey to AirVenture

Women flying warbirds are rare. And seeing two together is nearly unheard of. Yet in July, pilots Katie Mack and Lisa Corker ferried the Canadian Aviation Museum’s de Havilland Chipmunks from Windsor, Ontario, to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for EAA

General Aviation AOPA Aug 12, 2026

'True legend' Chuck Tippett remembered

Hall of Fame inductee, wing walker, and Horse Feathers airport owner Charles Stanley “Chuck” Tippett, 65, whose impact on aviators in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C., area was substantial, died August 3 in an eastern Virginia b

General Aviation AOPA Aug 11, 2026

Training and Safety Tip: Tame checkride anxiety

After months of training, thousands of dollars spent, and hundreds of hours devoted to earning your pilot certificate, that goal is finally within reach: Your checkride is scheduled and the final days of preparation are upon you. Likely, yo

Regulatory FAA Aug 11, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Brand-New Radar as Latest Improvement to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

EWR’s new radar will improve air traffic controllers ability to track planes and vehicles on the runway and prevent runway incursions

Regulatory FAA Aug 7, 2026

FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina

Modern facility provides next generation of air traffic technology

Regulatory FAA Aug 7, 2026

FAA Proposes $289,215 Fine Against Gorge Drones for Unmanned Aircraft System Violations

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $289,215 civil penalty against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, for alleged unauthorized drone operations.The FAA alleges Gorge Drones operated a drone on 15 occasions

Global ICAO Aug 6, 2026

A TRAINAIR PLUS Partner Perspective: Why lifelong learning matters in aviation

As aviation continues to evolve in response to new technologies, sustainability priorities, operational challenges, and changing workforce needs, continuous learning is becoming increasingly important for professionals across the sector. In

Regulatory FAA Aug 6, 2026

FAA Marks Major Milestone with Hybrid-Electric Flight Test in Utah

The Federal Aviation Administration today announced that Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service.

Global ICAO Aug 5, 2026

Strengthened support for aviation in Africa emerges from ICAO talks in Cairo

Global ICAO Aug 5, 2026

Strengthened support for aviation in Africa emerges from ICAO talks in Cairo

Regulatory FAA Aug 4, 2026

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.

Funding will support runway improvements and family-friendly infrastructure in 44 states and two territories.

Global ICAO Aug 3, 2026

ICAO’s Strategic Goals explained: Our role in strengthening aviation’s legal and regulatory frameworks

In our “ICAO’s Strategic Goals Explained” article series, we explored the six Strategic Goals that will guide our global aviation vision through 2050. These goals reflect our commitment to a safe, secure, sustainable, and inclusive air tran

Regulatory FAA Aug 3, 2026

FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7

Statement

Global ICAO Aug 1, 2026

Leading air navigation in Indonesia: A conversation with AirNav Indonesia’s first female CEO

AirNav Indonesia is the State-owned air navigation service provider responsible for managing flight navigation, air traffic services, and communications across Indonesian airspace. Established in September 2012, the organization operates 67

Global ICAO Jul 29, 2026

Drones, missiles, and jamming: Protecting civil aircraft operating near conflict zones

With the risk of weapons targeting civilian planes growing worldwide, ICAO is calling for stronger measures to protect civilian aircraft from military threats. When our Secretary General addressed delegates during the 2026 World Overflight

Global ICAO Jul 27, 2026

Air Navigation World 2026: the future of air traffic flow management

As aviation grows and airspace becomes increasingly complex, effective air navigation depends on coordinated planning, collaboration, and the adoption of modern operational practices. Through our Air Navigation World (ANW) events, we bring

Global ICAO Jul 27, 2026

ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit advances action to strengthen women's empowerment in…

Global ICAO Jul 27, 2026

ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit advances action to strengthen women's empowerment in…

Global ICAO Jul 24, 2026

ICAO Explained: our role in ensuring every flight is safe

In the world of aviation, safety is never taken for granted. Behind every takeoff and landing is a complex, cooperative system working to support the safe arrival of passengers and crew at every destination. In this episode of our ICAO Expl

Global ICAO Jul 23, 2026

International Civil Aviation Organization analysis reveals major priorities for air transport…

Global ICAO Jul 23, 2026

International Civil Aviation Organization analysis reveals major priorities for air transport…

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