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Picture of the Day: April 2, 2026
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (56+ words) Picture of the Day: April 1, 2026 Picture of the Day: March 31, 2026 Picture of the Day: March 30, 2026 Gallery: Luke Days 2026 Picture of the Day: March 26, 2026 Picture of the Day: March 24, 2026 The eIPP Experiment Begins Video: F-18 Intercept Near Iran & Atlantic Engine Trouble with…...
Washington Repeals Aircraft Tax Before It Takes Effect
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (304+ words) Washington state has repealed a tax on certain general aviation aircraft before it could take effect, replacing the measure with an increase in the state's aviation fuel tax and higher aircraft registration fees. The original law was enacted in 2025 and…...
FAA Absent from Cleveland Burke Lakefront Closure Hearing
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (554+ words) Cleveland officials on Wednesday outlined three possible paths to close Burke Lakefront Airport during the city's latest Transportation and Mobility Committee hearing. These included waiting for federal and state grant obligations to expire between 2034 and 2039, seeking FAA approval based on…...
FAA Clears Key Step for ZeroAvia Electric Engine
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (206+ words) The FAA said the engine's electric motor, controller and high-voltage electrical system represent a "novel or unusual design feature" not fully addressed by existing airworthiness standards for aircraft engines. The FAA said the special conditions are needed because current Part…...
F-35 Crash in Nevada Leaves Pilot With Minor Injuries
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (203+ words) A U.S. Air Force F-35 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed Tuesday in the Nevada Test and Training Range. The pilot safely ejected and sustained minor injuries. The 57th Wing, which oversees operations at Nellis, said the aircraft went down north of…...
Cirrus Launches New Simulator Training Program For SR Series Owners
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (293+ words) Cirrus Aircraft rolled out a new simulator training initiative aimed at helping SR20 and SR22 owners build and maintain proficiency year'round, the manufacturer announced Monday. Dubbed Mission Ready Simulator Sessions, the program provides a structured, scenario'driven series of simulator flights designed specifically…...
NetJets Expands Augusta Footprint As Masters Traffic Climbs
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (335+ words) NetJets is planning a dedicated private terminal at Augusta Regional Airport to handle the surge in business aviation traffic tied to the annual Masters Tournament. The company said construction is already underway, with key elements'including a 432,000-square-foot private ramp'expected to…...
FAA Restricts SFO Landings
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (253+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed new landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport, a move expected to reduce arrival capacity and increase delays in the coming months. The changes, announced Tuesday, are tied to safety concerns and come as…...
Hawaii Air Tour Operator Suspends Flights After Fatal Crash
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (281+ words) Airborne Aviation, a Hawaii-based helicopter tour operator, has suspended operations indefinitely following a fatal crash off Kauai's N" Pali Coast that left three people dead and two others injured. The accident occurred March 26 near Kalalau Beach, when a Hughes/MD…...
Picture of the Day: March 31, 2026
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (82+ words) Cessna waiting patiently at KBTV for some Vermont Air National Guard F16s to take the active and start their work for the day." NORAD Escorts Aircraft After Palm Beach TFR Violation Picture of the Day: March 30, 2026 Gallery: Luke Days 2026 NTSB Issues…...