The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott as its 2026 honoree. Recognized for his extensive aviation education contributions and decades of dual instruction, Trescott joins an elite group of aviation educators with a dedication to safe flight.
Briefings
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Breaks Records
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium broke several records, bringing together nearly 200 attendees and 47 speakers to discuss Advanced Air Mobility and the latest advancements in electric aircraft designs, propulsion systems, and FAA regulations.
Hybrid-Electric Demonstration Flights Held Across Three States
The FAA and DOT recently partnered with Electra to conduct a series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights. Connecting small regional airports to major airline hubs across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, these tests will provide data essential to integrating Advanced Air Mobility safely into the National Airspace System.
EAA Reveals Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Class of 2026
The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.
Zenith Workshops and Fly-In Returning to Michigan
Zenith Aircraft Company is bringing its hands-on builder workshop and regional fly-in back to central Michigan this October. Workshop participants will assemble a rudder from a standard kit while connecting with fellow aviation enthusiasts and local pilots.
Epic Flight Academy Now Accepts 529 Savings Plans
Aspiring pilots and aviation mechanics have a new way to fund their education. Epic Flight Academy now accepts 529 education savings plans for eligible FAA Part 141 flight and Part 147 mechanic programs.
New Petition Seeks Earlier Aviation Mechanic Testing
The Aviation Technician Education Council has petitioned the FAA to allow eligible high school students to take the Aviation Mechanic General written test earlier. If approved, this exemption would help schools fill program vacancies and boost the number of students pursuing these certifications.
Volare Hangars Reveals Plans for New Development at KOSH
Volare Hangars has unveiled preliminary site renderings for an 80-acre development at Oshkosh Aviation Park. Located at Wittman Regional Airport, the project will feature diverse hangar layouts, a fuel farm, and rooftop viewing decks, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028.
Electric Cosmic One Aircraft Makes Its Debut
Cosmic Aerospace has introduced the Cosmic One, a four-seat electric aircraft poised to benefit from the FAA’s new MOSAIC rules. Expected to be on the market in three years, the new plane is aimed at private owners, flight schools, and flight clubs.