Secretary Of Transportation Duffy Makes Announcement At OSH!

The rumor mill started churning last week with ANN's breaking news, but today, July 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy made it official: MOSAIC IS HERE! And where else would Duffy make the announcement but only in a press conference at the world’s largest aviation celebration currently underway at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Shiny Metal Finish Reminiscent Of 1930s-Era Vintage Aircraft

Spirit Engineering, Inc., a Grand Junction, Colorado-based designer and builder of light sport aircraft, announced the introduction of its SE-1 single-seat all-metal Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) at the EAA AirVenture Airshow and Fly-in at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

SUN 'n FUN President Gene Conrad Introduces New Site Plan to Boost Lakeland's Annual Event

Preparations are well underway for SUN 'n FUN's 52nd annual Aerospace Expo, celebrating “Red, White and Blue at 52”, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Held at Florida's Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) from April 14 to 19, 2026, the event promises to never disappoint. Today, SnF President and CEO Gene Conrad introduced some upcoming changes to the annual airshow, including a new strategic site plan to hit the Lakeland Airport in the next 3 to 5 years alongside an exciting preview of new and returning events.

Focusing on Filling The Gaps in Av Knowledge at AirVenture

For years, Gleim Aviation has been a trusted name in pilot education, providing training tools that help students understand - not just memorize - concepts. With resources for Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, and ATP training, Gleim focuses on filling knowledge gaps in students while helping instructors manage training more effectively.

Victims’ Families Cite Improper Separation Between Airport and Road Ops

After five people were killed in a plane-to-car collision last year, their families have hit Mesa, Arizona, with a $360 million lawsuit. They accuse the city of failing to maintain proper separation between aircraft and drivers.

Four American, European Students Wrap Up International Exchange Stints

Aerospace engineering students from Europe and the U.S. are completing their internships at the EAA AirVenture Airshow and Fly-In at Oshkosh in a joint program sponsored by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Air Force Legend Flew 140 Missions in the Korean War With the 332nd Fighter Group

Col. James Harvey III, one of the Tuskegee Airmen, celebrated his 102nd birthday on July 13. Though another year has passed, the one thing that has never faltered is his passion for service and spirit of resilience.

Come To Oshkosh, Get Educated by Gleim At Booth #1103-1105

Gleim Aviation, industry leader in aviation training materials, was founded in 1980 for one reason: Dr. Irvin N. Gleim loved to fly. Inspired by the success of the company he founded to help his accounting students pass the CPA Exam, he decided to build on it by starting a new venture to support and share his passion—one that would make aviation more accessible and, ultimately, help more people become safe, competent pilots. Gleim Aviation has innovated more effective training solutions for the aviation community from the beginning, offering an expanding range of pilot training books, test prep materials, and online courses that have

Check out Blackshape in Oshkosh Display #190

Situated in the Apulian Aerospace district in Monopoli, Italy, Blackshape embodies the epitome of Italian craftsmanship, style, and quality. In the US, BravoFox is the official distributor for Blackshape aircrafts. The fully carbon fiber, Rotax® powered Blackshape Prime is an Experimental two-seater aircraft that is not only sleek and sporty, but lightweight and reliable. Fully customizable and offering Dynon or Garmin avionics VFR/IFR configurations, it delivers a fun and dynamic flying experience. The Prime Xplorer, a taildragger version of the Prime, is the latest addition to the Blackshape family featuring a CMD®

You Wouldn't Want an Untinted Car...Why Take it in a Plane?

Jet Shades’ new Sales Manager came to Oshkosh for the first time in his new capacity, ready to answer questions and extol the virtues of effective UV protection. Woff is a new pick for the team, and looks to build up momentum on top of the firm’s 6,000-odd customers already. With many of the most common GA and Biz aircraft represented in the Jet Shades catalog, it’s his race to lose, and their tech just keeps getting better. He’s particularly fond of their improvements to UVA and UVB prevention. Even simple packages like their “Ultra-Thins” for a 4-place GA plane block 99.9% of UV rays, and even prevent the ingress of solar energy to a significant degre

Offering Three Paths Into Rewarding Aviation Careers

Thrust Flight, a Dallas, Texas-based provider of flight training through its Zero Time to Airline pilot training program, announced the expansion of its platforms in aviation education by launching a new Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic School in Conroe, Texas, as well as a new Aircraft Dispatcher program at its campuses in Addison and Denison, Texas.

Also: New FAA Head, Space Tracking Initiative, Vertiia's New CEO, Wright Electric 

Jetson got an unusual invite from the GOPR Polish Mountain Rescue Team: Try out a pair of their production single-seat eVTOLs in a rescue scenario. The team travelled to southern Poland with some Jetson ONEs in tow, trying out a number of practice scenarios in the local mountainscape. Bell Helicopter has been down-selected for Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s SPRINT X-Plane program. This is a positive turn of DARPA phrase that indicates Bell will move forward in the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane progr

German Firm Jumps in with AIR Com, Control Display, & Traffic

AIR Avionics, a German firm focused on compact and lightweight avionics, formally announced its entry into the U.S. market. To start, they’ll be focusing on a trio of their “signature innovations”, including the AIR Com, “The smallest fully TSO-certified aircraft radio in the world;” the “AIR Control Display, An intuitive multifunction display designed for seamless operation;” and the “AIR Traffic: A comprehensive situational awareness and traffic warning system.” AIR Avionics said they will rely on Mid Continent Instruments and Avionics for all their U.S. distribution and support, making them the sole Authorized Service Partner

Also: New FAA Head, Space Tracking Initiative, Vertiia's New CEO, Wright Electric 

Jetson got an unusual invite from the GOPR Polish Mountain Rescue Team: Try out a pair of their production single-seat eVTOLs in a rescue scenario. The team travelled to southern Poland with some Jetson ONEs in tow, trying out a number of practice scenarios in the local mountainscape. Bell Helicopter has been down-selected for Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s SPRINT X-Plane program. This is a positive turn of DARPA phrase that indicates Bell will move forward in the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program and

Also: Hydroplane Update, VoltAero Debuts HPU 210, MD State Police Helos, Jetson ONE Rescue Demo

Barely a month after the first major Boeing 787 accident, a preliminary report indicates that something may have been amiss in the cockpit. The tragedy took the lives of 241 people in the aircraft (with one improbable survivor) and another 19 souls on the ground. The prelim notes that, "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec. The Engine N1 and N

From Oshkosh 2023 (YouTube Edition): Acme Aerofab Black Ops Gear and Suspension Impress

The viability of a backcountry aircraft is a function of numerous purpose-built components and systems functioning synergistically in service of utility and occupant safety. To at least the same degree as a robust airframe and a reliable powerplant, a rugged, resilient landing-gear system determines the fitness of an aircraft design for the rigors of backcountry flying. As part of its continuous improvement of the long-running, eminently proven Kitfox aircraft family, Kitfox Aircraft LLC and Acme Aerofab have partnered for purpose of

Ercoupe Pilot Applied Brakes And The Ercoupe’s Left Wing Tip Stuck The Cub’S Empennage

Analysis: The pilot of the Legend Cub reported that during the landing roll on the runway of a nontowered airport, an airplane struck his airplane from behind. The Cub sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot of the Ercoupe reported that he communicated his intention to land on the runway behind the Cub over the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) while on a final approach. The pilot determined to proceed with his approach, assuming that the Cub was clear of the runway. The airplane bounced during the landing, and the pilot decided to forgo a go-around and instead continue the touchdown.

Aero Linx: Flying Physicians Association (FPA) FPA members are physician-pilots promoting safety, education and human interest projects relating to medicine and aviation. FPA organizes regional chapter meetings and an annual national meeting offering a unique combination of continuing medical education (CME), presentations by world-class aviation figures, and varied charitable and recreational opportunities. 

Single Frequency Approach A service provided under a letter of agreement to military single-piloted turbojet aircraft which permits use of a single UHF frequency during approach for landing. Pilots will not normally be required to change frequency from the beginning of the approach to touchdown except that pilots conducting an en route descent are required to change frequency when control is transferred from the air route traffic control center to the terminal facility. The abbreviation “SFA” in the DoD FLIP IFR Supplement under “Communications” indicates this service is available at an aerodrome. 

“Hartzell Propeller is very pleased to work with BETA Technologies on this AAM breakthrough development. Our design specifically for BETA Technologies is a five bladed, carbon fiber, ground adjustable fixed pitch propeller that will have future applications for the entire AAM industry.” Source: JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell, speaking after Hartzell Propeller received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller specifically designed for AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) aircraft. Hartzell worked together with the BETA Technologies Alia aircraft equipped with BETA’s proprietary in-house electric propulsion systems to design and conduct all testing of the propeller.