Aviation News

The FAA published a final rule last week that allows online submission of aircraft registration documents. Previous regulations required registrants to submit original documents and ink-signed documents to register aircraft, but the new rule does away with almost all of that. In some cases, certified or true copies will be needed. It’s hoped the modernization […]

Both engines on the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed in South Korea last month had the remains of ducks inside, according to a preliminary report released by the government on Monday. The DNA from Baikal Teals, a common migratory bird that flocks to South Korea every winter, was identified, confirming one part of the […]

Airbus has discovered that success in the airliner business does not necessarily translate to success in the airline business. The planemaker shut down its oversized cargo carrier Beluga last week after just 14 months in operation. And the reason cited for the sudden closure? It’s too hard, according to the company that built a 600-seat […]

The new president of AOPA wants everyone using new unleaded fuels to report their experiences through a new survey page on the group’s website. Darren Pleasance, who took over from Mark Baker on Jan. 1, said in a statement the association believes in a “burn and learn” philosophy to rapidly gain insight to any issues […]

ForeFlight unveiled its Insurance Fair Price Tool this week, offering aircraft owners increased transparency into what the company calls “one of the most opaque financial aspects of aircraft ownership.” The tool aims to help aircraft owners navigate the complexities of insurance pricing. According to ForeFlight, the Insurance Fair Price Tool uses anonymized insurance policy data […]

With just a few weeks to go before Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans, local FBOs are reinstating event fees in preparation for the influx of aircraft. A reservation system has been implemented for all nonscheduled general aviation operations as thousands of private aircraft are expected to arrive ahead of the big game […]

Piper Aircraft continues to expand its global flight training reach—announcing a new partnership with FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe), a renowned flight training academy in Spain, for 20 new Piper Archer DX aircraft. FTEJerez is known for its training programs and close collaborations with major airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Etihad, Iberia and Ryanair. The […]

On Wednesday, Defense officials said U.S. military aircraft would assist in deporting thousands of illegal immigrants out of the country. In a statement, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said the Department of Defense (DoD) will enhance its presence at the southwest border by deploying roughly 1,500 additional ground personnel, along with helicopters and their […]

U.S. Representative Troy Nehls, R-Texas-22, has been named chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation. The committee is responsible for overseeing civil aviation, including matters of safety, infrastructure, labor, commerce and international issues. Having served in the House since 2021, the former law-enforcement officer is known for having supported legislation to extend […]

Earlier this month, Cirrus announced a relaunch of its Cirrus Approach pilot training app, which offers mobile access to training courses from ab initio startup flying to advanced coursework, as well as flight instruction tools for iPads. The app also helps instructors track student progress. The newly relaunched app includes augmented reality (AR) technology. Zean […]