The FAA has certified the Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot for the Air Tractor AT-802 series. The autopilot offers enhanced flight control, safety-enhancing features, and improved efficiency, making demanding long-distance missions and aerial firefighting operations easier for pilots.
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Electric Aircraft Flight Tests Take Off in Hawaii
Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies have launched an electric aircraft demonstration program in Hawaii. In partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, the flight test program is designed to evaluate the operational and infrastructure requirements for integrating electric aviation into the National Airspace System.
Wanted: A High School Ready To Build A Plane
“We’re looking for a school ready to embrace this innovative partnership, with its potential to change students’ lives,” said Jeff Rapsis, executive director of the Aviation Museum of N.H.
Pistons and Props
Classic cars and classic airplanes are an unbeatable combination. Park them together on the fairway-smooth turf at Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, and you have a world class event.
Good Neighbor Day Returns to KPDK in 2026
Following a one-year hiatus, the Good Neighbor Day Air Show returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in September 2026. This expanded full-day celebration will feature an air show, including a night air show, and a new STEM Expo.
JetGlow Aviation Takes Off at KOSH
The Oshkosh company has introduced specialized aircraft appearance and preservation services for general aviation aircraft owners.
Former NTSB Chairman Selected For Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has selected former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt as the 2026 recipient of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for his more than four decades of service advancing aviation safety.
First Ditch: A Pleasing Plethora of Planes and People
A record-breaking number of airplanes flew in to Le Sueur Municipal Airport in Minnesota for Marginal Aviation’s 2026 First Ditch Fly-In.
Hope Remains For Tillamook Air Museum
In a June 19, 2026, social media post, museum officials noted that while the board voted not to commit additional Port funds toward the Hangar B repair project, “discussions with potential partners continues actively behind the scenes.”