Joins Gathering Of Warbirds, Reenactors At 34th Annual Event

The historic B-29 Superfortress “Doc” has been added to the list of aircraft that will attend the 34th annual World War II Weekend at the Reading Regional Airport/ Carl A. Spaatz Field (KRDG) in Reading, Pennsylvania, running June 6-7-8, 2025.

Alaskan Man Seeks a Supreme Court Opinion in Decade-Old Case

Fairbanks pilot Kenneth Jouppi is being forced to forfeit his Cessna 206 Stationair after ‘knowingly’ using it to transport a six-pack to a dry village… 13 years ago. The case has been through the weeds since then and may now be on its way to the Supreme Court.

CAF Volunteers Help “Bringing The Boys Back Home” Effort

Volunteers from the Commemorative Air Force are honoring the legacy of the 423 British servicemen who were killed in the U.S. during training for World War II and were buried on American soil. The aim of the “Bringing the Boys Back Home” project is to reconnect the fallen heroes with their families in the UK.

Fatal Mistake Occurred During Annual Flight Evaluation

The pilot of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the midair collision with a commercial airliner in January reportedly disregarded an instruction to change course in the final seconds prior to the crash.

To Support Testing Innovative ‘Ultra Quiet’ Electric Jet Engine

Whisper Aero, Tennessee-based ultralight aircraft company and maker of next-gen ultra-quiet propulsion systems, and Tennessee Tech University announced they have secured a grant of $500,000 to advance the company’s electric jet motor idea from concept onto the testing phase.

Engine Problem Led To Attempted Emergency Landing

The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, has released a preliminary report on the February crash of the historic Douglas A-20G Havoc during the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association’s Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular at the Laredo International Airport (KLRD) in Texas.

Over 3,000 Sign a Petition to Fix the Airmen Medical System

As of late April, more than 3,300 people have signed a petition urging the Federal Aviation Administration to revise its airmen medical system. This aims to prevent more seemingly small medical events from taking months to years out of pilots’ careers. The petition, titled “Safer Skies! Fix the FAA Medical Process,” was organized by Deirdre Gurry.

Industry Can Expect Lower Accuracy and Slower Reporting

A recent report from the National Weather Service, showing vacancies as high as 40% in some forecast offices, has the industry bracing for lower accuracy and slower data reporting. The agency has already begun cutting several weather collection methods in more heavily affected areas.

Agency Seeks Public Advice as the Medical Process Grows Overwhelmed

As airmen medical applications reach an all-time high, the FAA is turning to the public to review questions, comments, and concerns about the certification process. Many of these suggestions were offered during a recent listening session with aviation stakeholders.

Featuring Transition From Piston-Powered Aircraft To Fighter Jets

Aircraft of the Korean War Era, which began 75 years ago in 1950, will be on prominent display at this year’s EAA AirVenture Fly-in and Convention at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that runs July 21-27.