U.S. Plans for Autonomous AAM Flight by 2035
Whole-of-government plan sets milestones for eVTOL and powered-lift integration from 2026 to 2036.
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Local Control Over Public-Use Airports Tested in Lawsuit
New Jersey zoning dispute has implications for general aviation.
Guest Post: How Part 108 Could Pave the Runway to LA 2028
UAS safety leader explores how Part 108 automation, manufacturing standards and system-level reliability could redefine “pilot in command.”
Guest Post: Building Flight Training Cultures of Mutual Support
How psychological safety, honest debriefing, and mutual support turn flight schools into true high-performance teams.
One Controller at Miami Tower: Air Traffic Control Crisis
Guest Post: Unpaid and overworked air traffic controllers strain to keep America’s skies safe amid the shutdown.
How to Restore Your Airplane’s Wing Walk on a Budget
A simple, low-cost guide to restoring a safe, sharp and professional-looking wing walk.
Across America at 10,000 Feet: Storms, Mascots and the Flight to Rockland
Part 2: A turbulent flight, a pair of unexpected mascots and a lesson in flexibility.
What Happened? Why Piper’s 2010’s Business Jet Hopes Failed
A brief history of Piper’s ambitious bid to build a single-engine jet.
Guest Post: The Day the Safety Died
Richard McSpadden’s legacy calls for a renewed commitment to safety in aviation maintenance.
What Happened? The Rise and Stall of NextGen
FAA’s decades-long bid to modernize America’s air traffic control network has delivered just a fraction of its promised benefits—and cost far more than expected.
