The Hartford competition serves as a lead-in to AirVenture for short-field pilots and spectators.

Haze reduced visibility at Wittman Regional Airport days before AirVenture.

The June 25 flight paired developmental and operational test personnel at Edwards Air Force Base.

A Tennessee law left two boards claiming authority over the airport.

Evaluation will focus on higher-compression Continental and Lycoming engines.

The measure would require an FAA review within six months and could lead to updated marking, NOTAM and obstacle-data policies.

The General Aviation Protection Act would expand federal review of aviation acquisitions and certain airport-related transactions.

The ASTM standards establish compliance paths for four aircraft categories ahead of the July 24 certification changes.

The FAA notice covers the major arrival, departure and airport restrictions pilots will encounter through July 27.

The software is scheduled for release in August, while the first new interchangeable instrument panel is planned for early 2027.