Cessna
Cessna R182 Type Club Joins Safety Campaign Targeting Gear Accidents
CessnaR182.com has partnered with the American Bonanza Society to participate in the Put Your Gear Down safety initiative.
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Training
Specialized Aero Works Gains Approval for Veterans Flight Training Benefits
Specialized Aero Works in Bend, Oregon, has gained approval to offer veteran education benefits for specific flight training courses.
General aviation
British Women Pilots Association Announces Opening of 2026 Aviation Scholarships
Applications are now open for fifteen British Women Pilots Association scholarships aimed at supporting female aviators across the United Kingdom.
Cessna
Cessna 182 Accident Linked to Inadequate Wind Compensation in East Ellijay
A National Transportation Safety Board report indicates a Cessna 182 suffered substantial damage and an engine compartment fire after a crosswind pushed it toward trees during a rejected landing in Georgia.
General aviation
UK Civil Aviation Authority Advances Plans For Mandatory Electronic Conspicuity
Despite pushback from aviators and industry watchers, the UK Civil Aviation Authority appears set on requiring Electronic Conspicuity equipment for all aircraft flying in UK airspace.
Fleet
European Aviation Safety Agency Grounds Global Fleet of Elixir Trainers Following Crash
Following a fatal crash in France, regulatory authorities have suspended flight operations for all Elixir aircraft across the globe.
Regulation
FAA Seeks Pilot Reports for Automated Airport Weather System Errors
Pilots and other airspace users can help identify faulty automated weather data through a proposed feedback system.
Cessna
NTSB Final Report Cites Misfueling in Kentucky Cessna 421 Crash
An accident involving a Cessna 421 in Kentucky was caused by misfueling and a rushed preflight process, according to final reports from the National Transportation Safety Board.
General aviation
Exploring Wilderness Lodges Accessible by Private Aircraft in Alaska
A recent aviation report details fly-in destinations at Lake Clark and Chelatna Lake, providing pilots with routes, local strips, and amenities.
Regulation
FAA Imposes Sudden Operational Restrictions at Centennial Airport Near Denver
New operational limits and the prohibition of touch-and-go landings at Centennial Airport have sparked concern from aviation groups regarding pilot notification.
Fuel
U.S. Aviation Fuel Prices Reached Six-Month Highs in September 2026
National aviation fuel costs rose significantly during September 2026, pushing both 100LL and Jet A to new peaks across the United States.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Launches Registered Youth Apprenticeships For Kansas Students
Textron Aviation has introduced a new youth apprenticeship program for high school students in Kansas.
General aviation
National Championship Air Races Return To Roswell For Second Year
Following a successful inaugural event, the National Championship Air Races completed their second year at Roswell Air Center in New Mexico, drawing crowds and pilots across seven pylon classes and STOL Drag competitions.
Regulation
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive Over 5G Interference in Canada
Helicopters flying in Canadian airspace face proposed flight manual revisions due to potential wireless broadband interference with radio altimeters.
Bell
Proposed Airworthiness Directive Issued For Bell 505 Helicopters
Federal aviation regulators have proposed a new directive targeting specific rotorcraft following determinations that updated and stricter airworthiness limits are required.
Regulation
FAA Proposes Revised Alaska Airspace Overhaul to Expand IFR Services
The Federal Aviation Administration has put forward a modified proposal to alter controlled airspace across Alaska in order to widen instrument flight rule services.
Aircraft
PlaneWX Launches New Decision Support System for General Aviation Pilots
A new tool aims to bring professional dispatch support and structured risk evaluation to private aviators.
Regulation
AOPA Asks FAA to Reconsider Rescinding Single-Pilot Citation Exemptions
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has formally requested that the Federal Aviation Administration pause its recent directive withdrawing single-pilot authorizations for multiple Cessna Citation jet variants.
Regulation
FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Due to Gearbox Warning Flaw
A new federal directive mandates flight manual revisions across specific Airbus Helicopters models following findings regarding potential main gearbox oil loss warning failures.
Cirrus
A 2020 Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet Highlights Advanced Owner-Pilot Capabilities
A 2020 model Cirrus SF50 G2+ Vision Jet features modern avionics and single-engine jet efficiency for private operators.
General aviation
EAA Chapter 1088 Introduces Fifteen Youths to Flight in Texas
Volunteer aviators with EAA Chapter 1088 recently hosted fifteen young people for introductory flights at Gillespie County Airport.
General aviation
Historic Hangars Facing Demolition at New Jersey Aeroflex-Andover Airport
Tenant hangars at Aeroflex-Andover Airport face imminent demolition, prompting concerns from aviation advocates regarding the future of local businesses and vintage aircraft storage.
Cessna
FAA Announces Policy Change and Rescission of Single-Pilot Training Exemptions for Cessna Aircraft
Based on safety concerns and widespread non-compliance, the Federal Aviation Administration is ending single-pilot training exemptions for certain Cessna aircraft requiring two pilots.
Fleet
Epic Flight Academy Expands Fleet and Opens New Connecticut Location
The largest Part 141 flight school in the United States is growing its operations by adding two twin-engine aircraft and opening a new facility in Connecticut.