2025 National Championship Air Races Begin on September 10

The Sport Class is being removed from this year’s National Championship Air Races (NCAR), scheduled for September 10 to 14 in Roswell, New Mexico, due to “operational concerns” revealed in recent practice sessions. This leaves six classes to compete in the event.

Funding Crucial To Make It Happen Within 4-Year Timeline

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Saen P. Duffy told members of the House of Representatives that the cost of rebuilding the nation’s air traffic control system will run a total of $31.5 billion, and it is crucial the funding is available to accomplish it within the 3-to-4-year timeline originally announced in May.

From 2021: The Inside Skinny On What Being An ANN Oshkosh Stringer Is All About

By ANN Senior Stringer Extraordinare, Gene Yarbrough The annual gathering at Oshkosh is a right of passage or a pilgrimage to Mecca for many. However the rank and file public rarely have the opportunity to experience the FULL Oshkosh experience. Oshkosh, like onions and ogres, is a multi-layered microcosm within the enigma of the greater Wisconsin county in which it transpires. The Aero-News Network stringer has opportunity, and if so inclined, the access to every aspect of general aviation including the "behind the scenes" view few even know exist.

Iconic Ground School Courses Marked 25 Percent Off Through July 31st

Ground school icons John and Martha King are celebrating their annual trip to the world’s greatest airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with a 25 percent discount to all of their prep courses. The coupon code, ANN, is valid through the end of July.

America Has Made Moves in UAM… Now the Community Gets to See Them Shine

As we’ve all seen by now, American leaders have made incredible progress in urban air mobility (UAM) in the last year. The upcoming Oshkosh AirVenture event is now the perfect opportunity for the public to see just how real the once purely Sci-Fi concept of air taxis has become.

Submission Deadline October 15, 2025

The Women in Aviation International 2026 scholarships are officially open and members can view the dozens of available awards on the website. There are more than 50 scholarships available valued at more than $200,000 being offered for flight training, maintenance, dispatch, engineering, and career advancement for individuals of all ages and stages of their aviation and aerospace career journey.

Indonesia ‘Looking At’ 50 Boeing Aircraft In Return For Lower Tariff Rate

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Indonesia have agreed on a trade deal that includes the sale of 50 Boeing aircraft, in return for a lower tariff rate on the Republic of Indonesia. The president said the deal was made during talks with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto.

Klyde's Not Sure He Wants To Be In The Middle Of This...

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Sharing History And Aircraft Through Talks, Hands-On Experiences

The Smithsonian’s National Air  and Space Museum will bring its world-class experts on aviation history, legendary aircraft, and how it cares for them to the EAA AirVenture 2025 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 21-27.

Shortly After Takeoff The Engine Lost Power And The Pilot Performed A Forced  Landing Into A Flat Open Area

Analysis: The float-equipped, experimental amateur-built airplane had just come out of its condition inspection and the accident flight was the first time it had flown in about 6 years. The pilot stated that the engine performed normally during multiple post maintenance run-ups, and with no anomalies observed he departed with the intention of remaining within the traffic pattern. However, shortly after takeoff the engine lost power and the pilot performed a forced  landing into a flat open area, where the airplane landed hard on its floats and tumbled over.

Education, OEMs, MROs, Spectrum Of Capabilities Drive Diverse Ecosystem

While some U.S. states such as California and Washington are recognized as aviation and aerospace behemoths, other states are high on the ladder of economic impact. Those include Colorado, Kansas, and a few others, and also Georgia is rapidly emerging in the competition and perhaps deserves more recognition in this context.

From 2011 (YouTube Edition): Aviation's Greatest Legend Talks About His Life In Aviation (Part 3)

ANN is pleased to offer you yet another snippet from the public conversations that took place with Bob Hoover at AirVenture 2011... where he was honored for a lifetime of aviation excellence. In this program, Bob continues his discussion about his life in aviation, in a segment entitled, 'Getting a Little Help Along the Way.' Ask any pilot who he (or she) thinks is the best he ever saw and depending on how long they've been in the business, the answers might surprise you... BUT, for anyone who had the grand opportunity to see much of the Golden Age of

Aero Linx: British Helicopter Association (BHA)

The BHA is the non-profit trade organisation that represents the UK’s civil helicopter industry to government departments and international bodies. Its main aim it is to promote the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of rotorcraft throughout the UK. We represent and promote the industry with government and public bodies in order to maintain a fair and balanced business environment; we engage with the public and the media in order to promote the value and benefits that helicopters bring to society; and we encourage younger generations to consider careers and opportunities within the helicopter industry for

Sidestep Maneuver A visual maneuver accomplished by a pilot at the completion of an instrument approach to permit a straight-in landing on a parallel runway not more than 1,200 feet to either side of the runway to which the instrument approach was conducted. 

“We feel this decision is the right one for 2025, and feel it shows our commitment, along with RARA’s, to a culture of safety and long-term success. We’re confident this extra time will allow the operational and logistics concerns we have to overcome which will allow Sport Class to consider a return to NCAR in 2026.” Source: Bob Mills, President of the Sport Class Air Racing Association, explaining why the Sport Class is being removed from this year’s National Championship Air Races (NCAR), scheduled for September 10 to 14 in Roswell, New Mexico, due to “operational concerns” revealed in recent practice sessions. This leaves six classes to compete in the event.