The Oxygen System and Display Give Pilots Real-Time Health Data

Two innovative companies, Aithre and Air Avionics, have come forward with a powerful partnership that brings affordable and sensible oxygen systems paired with advanced avionics to the general aviation (GA) market. The full Aithre system costs about $10,000 for the equipment and installation.

Once-Insolvent Manufacturer Continues F2 Production, Pauses F4 Development

Flight Design, which was bought out by China-based ShangGong Group after filing for insolvency in late 2024, was able to soothe some of the public’s concerns for its future during an EAA Oshkosh AirVenture press conference. The plane maker is steadily pushing its F2 into production while taking a temporary break from developing the F4.

Wing Kits for the RV-15 Go Live, Deliveries Expected This Year

Experimental icon Van’s Aircraft has taken a leap with its highly anticipated high-wing design, the RV-15, by launching the first set of kits to the public. The freshly in-production aircraft is taking center stage at the manufacturer’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture display, found at Booth 605 in the homebuilt section.

2025 Shows Classic Airframes Still Have a Fanbase

The Twin Cessna Flyer (TTCF) group checked off a big milestone at EAA AirVenture 2025, drawing a record-setting crowd of over 150 members and guests to its annual dinner and social. Their leadership used the occasion to show off a new member-exclusive marketplace for parts, along with a slate of exclusive educational offerings online. Anyone deep into ownership experience of a complex aircraft grows to appreciate its quirks, and anyone who’s been flying one long enough - safely, of course - probably has a number of worthwhile pointers. The TTCF’s online Systems & Engines Seminar has seen a lot of fresh interest from owners and would-be operators digging into the Cessna Twin lifestyl

EAA KidVenture Chairman Dan Majka Explains the Impact of KidVenture

AirVenture is committed to producing fun for all ages, including all ranges of aviation experience. With 30 different activities and free admission for ages 18 and under, KidVenture champions as one of the most popular events at the airshow. EAA KidVenture chairman, Dan Majka is continuously committed to supporting KidVenture’s impact....

Required By New Regs In Canada For Recreational Operators

ACR Electronics, specialists in emergency and survival equipment, is offering its 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters at the EAA AirVenture airshow and fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. ACR is making the ELT available for those needing to comply with new regulations in Canada that are now in effect for recreational operators.

Approved Aircraft List Grows For Lightweight, Adjustable Pitch Upgrade

Sensenich Propeller announced it has received a new FAA STC for the CubCrafters CC18-180 Top Cub with the Lycoming 180 hp engine. Top Cub owners can now upgrade to the lightweight, adjustable pitch composite prop to get its added performance, reduced vibration, and increased durability.

WomenVenture Makes Its Annual Mark With a Group Photo and Power Lunch

Thousands of women in aviation came together during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for one of the week’s most powerful traditions, the WomenVenture group photo, held at Boeing Plaza. With more than 3,500 matching t-shirts sold each year, the annual snapshot captures the strength, diversity, and unity of women across all corners of the aviation industry, standing together as one.

Gigi Coleman, Beth Powell Share the Story of the First African American Female Aviator

Gigi Coleman has returned to EAA Oshkosh AirVenture with a book dedicated to upholding the legacy of her Aunt Bessie: the first African American and Native American female pilot who defied all odds to pursue her aviation dreams and inspire generations to come.

New Orders Take Aim at “Ongoing Anti-Competitive Behavior” in Mexico

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy kicked off the weekend with “a slate of America First actions to combat Mexico’s blatant disregard of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement and its ongoing anti-competitive behavior.” In a press release laying out their case, the DoT said that “Mexico has not been in compliance with the bilateral agreement since 2022, when it abruptly rescinded slots and then forced U.S. all-cargo carriers to relocate operations.” At the time, it was supposedly done to allow construction at Benito Juarez International Airport that would alleviate congestion-but nothing has been done 3 years on. American,

Previously Optional, Now On All New Aircraft For Commercial Customers

McCauley Propeller Systems announced that its high-performance C780 propeller is now standard for all new commercial customers of the Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft. The first King Air 360 so equipped recently rolled off the production line at the Textron Aviation factory in Wichita, Kansas.

Total Of 45 Awarded For Hydrogen-Electric Aviation Systems

ZeroAvia, an American/British developer of hydrogen-electric aircraft engines and systems, announced that so far this year the company has been awarded nine new patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the United Kingdom Patent Office, bringing its total intellectual property portfolio to 45 patents, with almost 250 additional applications still in process at the patent office. 

Also: DeltaHawk, Piper, Hartzell, High Flying Models & Bob Hoover Legacy, SUN n FUN26 and Affordable Flying Expo 2025 -- and MUCH More.

In an exclusive interview earlier this morning, Jack Pelton teased a POSSIBLE MOSAIC Announcement For Tuesday, when the DoT Boss, Sean Duffy, is expected to announce something 'you're definitely gonna like' and the current thinking seems strongly pointed to the very much long-awaited MOSAIC announcement... which is several years overdue. After that, we have a dozen Oshkosh 2025 teasers profiling DeltaHawk’s Delta Force, Hartzell's Expansion, High Flying Models partnering with The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation In

Engine Made A Pronounced Sound For About 2 Seconds, And Then Both The Oil Pressure And Fuel Pressure Rapidly Decreased

On June 23, 2025, about 1217 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-9 airplane, N696WG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Morgan Hill, California. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that about 4,500 ft mean sea level, the airplane’s engine made a pronounced sound for about 2 seconds, and then both the oil pressure and fuel pressure rapidly decreased to zero.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Putting the ANT in Antihero

A Beech Starship speeds along at altitude. “Deflectors on!” a voice from within the aircraft cries. “Look! Over there!” the voice continues, “A droid battle star. I’ll bet they’ve detected us!” A second voice, this time from the Starship’s cockpit. “It’s a real pain being the pilot of a Beech Starship the day after the owner saw Star Wars.” “Forget TCAS,” the first voice exclaims. “Use the Force!” Such are the anecdotes and inside aerospace jokes by which cartoonist Wes Ol

Aero Linx: Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF)

The Air Charter Safety Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2008, our mission is to lead and support the advancement of the highest aviation safety standards. By sharing information, resources and tools, we help enable the business, charter and fractional ownership industry to offer the safest aviation operations in the world.

Downburst A strong downdraft which induces an outburst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Damaging winds, either straight or curved, are highly divergent. The sizes of downbursts vary from 1/2 mile or less to more than 10 miles. An intense downburst often causes widespread damage. Damaging winds, lasting 5 to 30 minutes, could reach speeds as high as 120 knots. 

“More than a biography, this is a story of love, perseverance, and the shared mission of breaking barriers so others may soar. Perfect for history enthusiasts, aviation lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration, this book reminds us that, as Bessie said, ‘The sky is the only place where prejudice doesn’t exist.’” Source: Airline Captain Beth Powell describing what has occurred as Gigi Coleman returned to EAA Oshkosh AirVenture with a book dedicated to upholding the legacy of her Aunt Bessie: the first African American and Native American female pilot who defied all odds to pursue her aviation dreams and inspire generations to come.