High Flying Hangars has signed a Letter of Intent to build a hangar community at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Slated to begin construction in 2027, the 8.8-acre development will feature up to 35 aircraft hangars and a clubhouse for pilots and guests.
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Spirit of St. Louis 100th Anniversary Flight Launches at Oshkosh
The Lindbergh Foundation has launched the countdown to the 100th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Louis flight. Part of the festivities include the Centennial Charter Flight, a six-day luxury journey retracing Charles Lindbergh’s historic New York to Paris route, while supporting programs that inspire the next generation of aviators.
Piper Aircraft To Build New Service Center in Vero Beach
Piper Aircraft plans a major expansion of its Vero Beach manufacturing campus, featuring a new service center. Scheduled to open in late 2027, this new factory-supported facility will provide maintenance and aircraft delivery services for the general aviation community while creating 20 new jobs.
magniAIR Electric Engines Now Available for Pre-Order for Experimentals
MagniX has begun accepting pre-orders for its magniAIR electric engine, designed specifically for experimental and kit planes. With initial deliveries targeted for 2027, these firewall-forward packages will allow builders to integrate electric powertrains into popular aircraft kits.
Lycoming Engines Extends TBO to 2,600 Hours
Lycoming Engines has extended the Time Between Overhaul (TBO) to 2,600 hours for numerous factory-new and rebuilt engine models.
Absolute AoA Heated Probe System Earns FAA Approval
Avionics manufacturer Holy Micro! has received FAA NORSEE approval for its new Absolute AoA Heated Probe System.
Video: Autonomous Caravan Lands at Oshkosh
Merlin successfully completed what is believed to be the first autonomous landing of a conventional fixed-wing aircraft in EAA AirVenture history. Watch a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan equipped with the AI-powered Merlin Pilot land safely at the world’s largest aviation gathering in Oshkosh.
Five DC-3 Aircraft Fly Missing Man Formation at Oshkosh
The DC-3 Society commemorated the iconic aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a five-ship Missing Man Formation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Continental Increases Warranty Coverage for Certified and Overhauled Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies has extended the warranty coverage of certified avgas engines, as well as those overhauled by Continental Services.