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An American Airline jetliner departing LAX - FAA announces Southern California Airspace Modernization efforts

UPDATE: FAA Sets Up More Public Meetings on SoCal Airspace Modernization

The FAA will be holding a series of webinars and workshops to ...

UPS Airlines Boeing 747 on runway - UPS Pilots reach new agreement with airlines

New Collective Bargaining Agreement Pays Out For UPS Pilots

UPS pilots, represented by the Independent Pilots Association, and UPS Airlines management have ...

Cessna 172 cockpit in flight - Recipients of the 2016 AOPA Flight Training Scholarships announced

AOPA Awards 15 Flight Training Scholarships

The Aircraft Pilots and Owners Association (AOPA) has just revealed the 15 ...

A King Air 350 on the runway - Blackhawk announces King Air 350 engine upgrade program

Blackhawk Offering New King Air 350 Engine Upgrade Program

Blackhawk Modifications has shared details regarding their new XP 67A Engine + ...

A pair of general aviation aircraft in a hangar - FAA and International Partners form Certification Management Team to streamline certification process

FAA, International Partners Working To Streamline Certification

The continued rapid growth in the aerospace and aviation industries has lead ...

Cessna 172 Skyhawk in flight - Pan Am International Flight Academy and Cessna Sign Exclusive Deal

Pan Am International Flight Academy and Cessna Sign Exclusive Deal

Cessna Aircraft Company has announced that they’ve signed a multi-year agreement with ...

A concept photo of the Flaris Lar 1 in flight

New Flaris Lar 1 Engine Mounted, Flight Tests To Follow Soon

Polish manufacturer Metal Master, who deals primarily in building car parts, has been ...

Australian teen pilot Lachlan Smart in his Cirrus SR22, attempting to fly around the world solo at a record setting young age of 18.

Youngest Pilot to Fly Around the World Solo Uses Cirrus SR22

Australian teenager Lachlan Smart, at age 18, has set a new World ...

Cirrus SR-20 in an airport runway area- FAA Offers PAPR Tool to Verify ADS-B Out Equipment Is Transmitting Properly

FAA Offers Tool to Verify ADS-B Out Equipment Transmits Properly

The FAA is offering a free tool to pilots and aircraft owners, ...

Cessna Caravan on Runway - Textron announces Cessna Caravan production moving to Independence

Textron Moving Cessna Caravan Production To Independence

Textron Aviation has announced that they will be relocating Cessna Caravan production ...