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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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General Aviation
AVweb
Aug 12, 2026
Picture of the Day: August 12, 2026
A colorful night sky over EAA AirVenture.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Global
ICAO
Aug 5, 2026
Strengthened support for aviation in Africa emerges from ICAO talks in Cairo
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Global
ICAO
Aug 5, 2026
Strengthened support for aviation in Africa emerges from ICAO talks in Cairo
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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.
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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
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Regulatory
FAA
Aug 3, 2026
FAA Statement on Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7
Statement
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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
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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
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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
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Global
ICAO
Jul 27, 2026
ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit advances action to strengthen women's empowerment in…
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Global
ICAO
Jul 27, 2026
ICAO Global Aviation Gender Summit advances action to strengthen women's empowerment in…
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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
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Global
ICAO
Jul 23, 2026
International Civil Aviation Organization analysis reveals major priorities for air transport…
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Global
ICAO
Jul 23, 2026
International Civil Aviation Organization analysis reveals major priorities for air transport…
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