Fuel
Refinery Economics Can Create Silent Avgas Supply Shortages Without Warning
Shifting profit margins can cause refiners to skip scheduled avgas batches, leading to unexpected supply shortages.
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Regulation
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117 D-2
Certification test results showing a potential for fuel leakage in a survivable accident prompt new airworthiness action.
Cirrus
Cirrus Aircraft Opens New Warehousing Center in Duluth, Minnesota
Cirrus Aircraft has opened a 60,000-square-foot facility in Minnesota to support the fleet growth of its SR Series and Vision Jets.
General aviation
Garmin Expands Flight Log Sharing With Two New Service Integrations
Garmin has announced that Class A and Coflyt have joined flyGarmin.com to allow automatic flight log sharing and analysis.
Beechcraft
1987 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 Highlighted as AircraftForSale Top Pick
FLYING has highlighted a modernized 1987 Beechcraft Bonanza A36 as its featured Aircraft For Sale selection.
Lake
Lake Missoula Flight Club Becomes Three Hundredth AOPA Foundation Flying Club
Missoula, Montana welcomed its newest aviation organization as the Lake Missoula Flight Club launched to mark a major milestone for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
General aviation
EAA Aviation Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications For The 2026-27 Cycle
Applications are now open for funding from the Experimental Aircraft Association Aviation Foundation to support flight training and aerospace education.
General aviation
Carburetor Ice Forces Forced Landing After Annual Inspection
General Aviation News reported that an engine stutter and power loss caused by carburetor ice resulted in a forced landing following an aircraft's first flight since its annual inspection.
General aviation
Clover Park Technical College Modernizes Pilot Program With Six New Skyhawks
Clover Park Technical College upgraded its nearly 80-year-old pilot training program by adding six new Cessna 172S training aircraft.
General aviation
AOPA And Aviation Groups Challenge Proposed Mesa Falcon Field Landing Fees
Aviation organizations and local flight schools are pushing back against a revised landing fee proposal at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona.
Regulation
FAA Reverses Course and Blocks Indianapolis Downtown Heliport Closure
Federal regulators have withdrawn previous approval for shutting down the facility, requiring the airport authority to maintain the property for public aviation.
General aviation
EAA Aviation Museum Expands Displays and Tillamook Air Museum Sets Reopening Date
Several historic aircraft join museum displays as an Oregon aviation landmark prepares to reopen its doors following storm repairs.
Regulation
FAA Proposes New 5G Restrictions For Helicopters Operating In Canada
A new airworthiness directive proposed by the FAA would limit specific rotorcraft approaches, takeoffs, landings, and autopilot functions in Canada unless radio altimeters are proven capable of withstanding 5G interference.
General aviation
Garmin Autoland System Surpasses Milestone With Over Two Thousand Five Hundred Equipped Aircraft
Garmin announced that its emergency landing technology is now active in more than 2,500 airframes globally.
Lake
Lake Missoula Flight Club Celebrates Milestone as Three Hundredth AOPA Club
A new flying club in Montana has reached a national milestone by becoming the three hundredth organization formed through an industry foundation program.
General aviation
AOPA Expresses Concern Over Sudden General Aviation Limitations at Centennial Airport
AOPA has raised concerns regarding unexpected restrictions on pattern work, parallel departures, and touch-and-goes at Centennial Airport located close to Denver in Englewood, Colorado.
Cessna
2023 Cessna 182T Skylane Selected as AircraftForSale Top Pick
FLYING magazine has highlighted a 2023 Cessna 182T Skylane as its daily Aircraft For Sale top pick, noting its low flight time and advanced avionics suite.
Training
Radio Communication Guidance For Student Pilots Emphasizes Clear Identification And Confidence
AOPA advises student pilots to state their status clearly over the radio to ensure proper assistance from air traffic controllers and nearby aviators.
Aircraft
Garmin Delivers One Thousandth King Air Flight Deck Retrofit Package
Garmin announced the handover of its one thousandth integrated flight deck retrofit package for King Air aircraft, marking a major milestone in aviation history.
Piper
Inadequate Fuel Planning Causes Piper PA-24 Emergency Landing In Florida
Inadequate fuel planning before a cross-country trip led to fuel exhaustion, a power loss, and a forced landing in a sugar cane field, according to a published accident report.
General aviation
AOPA Discusses Aeroflex-Andover Airport Tenant Evictions with New Jersey Officials
AOPA representatives recently met with senior advisors to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill regarding tenant evictions and hangar demolition plans at Aeroflex-Andover Airport.
General aviation
Avidyne Explores the Evolution and Design Philosophy of Pilot-Centric Avionics
AOPA reports that Avidyne has established a history of introducing industry-first flight deck technologies that are now standard across new general aviation aircraft.
Cessna
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Continues to Win Over Pilots Worldwide
Aviation's most familiar trainer airplane remains popular among aviators according to recent reporting from FLYING magazine.
Aircraft
AlaryIQ Launches New Browser-Based Platform For Piston Engine Data Analysis
AlaryIQ has released a web-based service intended to assist piston-aircraft owners with interpreting engine-monitor information.