Brian Wynne takes over as NAFI executive director after nine years as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
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Fatal Accident Rate Down So Far in FY 2026
The estimated GA fatal accident rate for fiscal year 2026, which began October 2025, is at 0.47 accidents per 100,000 flight hours as of Jan. 15, 2026, “well below the yearly target of 0.91,” according to officials.
Aviation Law Firm Takes Flight in Tennessee
The firm represents a range of aviation professionals and entities, including aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, aviation businesses, and airports in a variety of matters including proceedings before the FAA, the NTSB, and state and federal courts.
What Can We Learn From Studying 100 Years of Aviation Research?
Analyzing more than 1,600 aviation-related studies published between 1937 and 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers discovered that human error remains the leading cause of aviation accidents, responsible for nearly 75% of all general aviation accidents in recent years.
Grant Fuels New Aviation Maintenance Training Program in Colorado
A new aviation maintenance technician training program at Pueblo Community College (PCC) in Colorado is expected to launch in fall 2026, powered by a state grant.
Student-Built Aircraft Takes Flight
Students from Enid High School in Oklahoma built the RV-12iS as part of the Tango Flight program.
Die-Cast Models of CAF Fleet In The Works
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has partnered with CORGI, a die-cast model manufacturer, to produce a series of die-cast models inspired by iconic aircraft from the CAF fleet.
Looking for a good reason to fly?
Rachel Jouppi, a volunteer with Pilots N Paws, is putting out a call for pilots in Minnesota to fly to Missouri as part of a “fly away” to rescue more than 120 dogs.
TBM 980 Debuts
The aircraft has already been certified by EASA and the FAA, with deliveries expected to begin in January 2026.