The FAA's SMART (Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories) AI platform is scheduled for its first operational demonstration in September, initially focusing on en route airspace at 24,000 ...

The FAA is rolling out "Mobile Clearance," a new digital tool allowing general and business aviation pilots to request and cancel IFR departure clearances via approved flight applications. This system ...

The NTSB recommends the FAA revise its Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) to better account for braking performance loss in heavy rainfall, following investigations into 11 runway overrun ...

The FAA published a 10-year plan to address its aviation safety oversight and certification workforce, including hiring 351 inspectors and 90 engineers in fiscal year 2026. This plan comes after a ...

A NetJets Citation Latitude made an emergency landing on a highway near Laredo after both engines flamed out on final approach, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. Before the engine ...

A French Rafale fighter pilot, during an air-defense training mission, discovered a fuel leak on a civilian Bombardier Global 6000 at 40,000 feet. The pilot noticed an unusual trail and smelled jet ...

A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon crash was attributed to improperly secured horizontal stabilizer hardware and critical maintenance inspection failures. Investigators found that a required "backlash ...

Horizon Air pilots have filed a federal lawsuit against the airline, alleging improper changes to fatigue-related rest procedures. The lawsuit claims Horizon now requires pilots reporting fatigue at ...

Washington state repealed a previously enacted 10% tax on general aviation aircraft valued over $500,000, which was set to begin in April 2026. The original aircraft tax had faced strong opposition ...

A NYC Council member introduced a resolution calling on federal agencies to suspend all seaplane operations at Manhattan's Skyport Seaplane Terminal due to safety concerns. This resolution follows a ...

Jeppesen has officially ended its printed aeronautical chart service as of November 1, citing rising costs and the aviation industry's widespread adoption of digital navigation. Customers with active ...

The preowned business aircraft market significantly strengthened in Q3 2026, showing increased transaction volumes and a shift towards a stronger seller's advantage. Inventory remains tight, primarily ...