France’s Elixir Aircraft Secures FAA Part 23 Certification
With European certification in hand since 2020, the FAA nod opens up the U.S. market.
Air Shows & Events
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First Kits Now Available To Order For Van’s High-Wing Utility RV-15
Construction of wing kits has begun, with deliveries expected this year.
Boeing Forecast Cites Need For 2.4 Million New Aviation Professionals
Eurasia leads the world in projected growth.
Rebuild Rescue’s Classic Piper Raffle To Fund Humanitarian Flights
Giveaway at EAA AirVenture provides support for medical, veteran and animal rescue flights.
EAA AirVenture Pumps $257 Million Into Local Economy
The report highlights record attendance in 2024 and notes that most of the spending benefits local businesses, lodging and jobs across Oshkosh and surrounding counties.
Aviation Advocates Challenge Colorado Seaplane Ban
The groups argue seaplanes deserve equal access to public waterways and have proposed measures to address environmental concerns.
FLYING’s ‘Oshkosh Live’ Returns For Year 2
Expanded livestream coverage brings aviation’s biggest week to viewers around the world—live from the heart of EAA AirVenture.
Air Force Removes Content Honoring First Female Thunderbird
The U.S. Air Force removed online tributes to female aviators amid federal DEI rollbacks.
Canadian Pilots Say They’ll Skip AirVenture In Patriotic Gesture
A majority of commenters on a Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Facebook account say they won’t attend AirVenture.
Dierks Bentley To Keynote 2025 NBAA Convention
Country music star and pilot Dierks Bentley will keynote the event for its opening day in Las Vegas on Oct. 14.
