Air Shows & Events

A newly formed parent company, Gratia Aero, plans to consolidate complete aircraft kit sales of the SureWings version of the Bede BD-4C four-seat, high-wing aircraft design, with builder-assist services also part of the purchase options. The BD-4C is a follow-on version of the original BD-4, designed by Jim Bede. It is an improved version with […]

During his opening remarks on Monday July 22, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) CEO Jack Pelton addressed key industry talking points including unleaded fuel, MOSAIC and FAA Reauthorization. Pelton said the association was stronger than ever with more than 300,000 members and touted the growth of the Young Eagles program, which has flown some 60,000 kids […]

General aviation aircraft manufacturer Vulcanair has joined with DeltaHawk Engines in a collaboration that will see DeltaHawk’s FAA-certified jet-fueled piston engines installed in Vulcanair aircraft. The two companies are now sharing engineering data and technical resources to enable the engines to power Vulcanair’s new V1 aircraft, to be followed by the P.68 and A-Viator airframes. […]

The EAA Vintage Aircraft Association cut the ribbon dedicating the Charles W. Harris Youth Aviation Center today. Located on the VAA grounds at Wittman Regional Airport, the center is the latest addition to youth and family activities taking place at AirVenture 2024 and for years to come. VAA President Susan Dusenbury presided over the dedication […]

Cirrus is celebrating a major milestone as the company has delivered 10,000 SR series aircraft and 560 SF50 vision jets—making it the third largest aviation manufacturer in the world. The company’s 10,000th SR Series aircraft, appropriately named N10000, is on display at AirVenture this week. “From the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) to the Perspective […]

Daher announced at EAA AirVenture it has delivered a multi-mission Kodiak 100, equipped with floats, to the State of Maine for the Maine Marine Patrol bureau. Daher took the opportunity of announcing the delivery to expand on the “growing operator base” for its Kodiak line of utility aircraft and to update news on company progress […]

Two people have died after a Lancair Super ES aircraft crashed two miles south of Wittman Regional Airport during opening day of EAA AirVenture, Monday, July 22. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office the crash occurred shortly after noon and was first reported by Wittman Regional Airport air traffic controllers. In a statement, the […]

AirVenture is a bucket-list experience for pilots and aspiring aviators. This year, through an exciting partnership with Redbird Flight, FLYING is expanding its coverage of the largest airshow in the U.S. with a live daily broadcast from the airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you plan to go to AirVenture this year, you can find our “Oshkosh LIVE” […]

Likely for the first time in decades, an active-duty Royal Air Force pilot died in the crash of a Spitfire on Saturday. Squadron Leader Mark Long was taking part in a display by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby in northwest England. The aircraft reportedly suffered an engine failure on takeoff and […]

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on last year’s fatal midair collision at EAA AirVenture, concluding that the crash occurred when a gyroplane violated event rules by making a prohibited 360-degree turn and collided with a helicopter. According to the NTSB report, both pilots attended a rotorcraft briefing where event coordinators […]