Aviation news and analysis with Tower. FAA policy changes, industry trends, safety data, and what the headlines mean for the pilots who fly every day.
A complete breakdown of commonly misunderstood instrument approach chart symbols, from briefing strip to missed approach, with definitions every instrument pilot should be able to state precisely.
General Dynamics' aerospace division posted a 19% profit increase in Q3 2026, with Gulfstream delivering 40 jets - a signal the entire aviation ecosystem should watch.
Maxwell Aircraft's M1 concept proposes a purpose-built hybrid-electric flying boat targeting cargo routes that have no runways and no modern aircraft.
Retired CFM56 narrowbody engines are being purchased intact by AI data center operators for power generation, creating a new bidding dynamic that could reshape the used parts market.
Sierra Nevada Corporation has withdrawn from the Navy's T-45 Goshawk replacement competition, citing the contract structure - a move that narrows an already thin competitive field for one of the most demanding trainer programs in military aviation.
A Florida aviation contractor faces criminal charges after aircraft records were allegedly removed from a Clearwater hangar during a Piaggio Avanti maintenance dispute.
Purdue University flew a 50-mile BVLOS cargo drone through an Indiana FAA test corridor, a milestone that signals where low-altitude airspace is headed for every manned aircraft pilot.
A fatal helicopter crash near Miami Executive Airport highlights the unique dangers of low-altitude rotorcraft operations in dense South Florida airspace.
A Piper Seneca crew's methodical response to a gear warning on a rainy night training flight demonstrates what organized cockpit management looks like under compounding pressure.
RAFCTE announced on November 4, 2026 that RIAT will relocate from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire beginning with the 2027 show.
Air India's incoming CEO signals widebody fleet expansion atop a record 470-aircraft order, escalating the carrier's direct challenge to Gulf hub dominance on India's international routes.
Eight people died when a Learjet crashed in Florida on Sunday; the NTSB has opened a formal investigation expected to take months.
100LL and Jet A have hit six-month highs after four straight months of increases - here's what's driving it and how to protect your flying budget.
AOPA urges pilots to treat vision care like aircraft maintenance - with annual exams, documentation, and proactive monitoring before problems become emergencies.
A Hamburg flying club has received EASA approval to fly three diesel Cessna 172s on HVO100 - renewable fuel made from used cooking oil - marking a milestone for GA fuel alternatives.
The FAA's 2024 MOSAIC rule more than doubles the light sport aircraft weight limit to 3,000 lbs, bringing aircraft like the Cessna 172 within reach of sport pilots.
The NTSB confirmed elevator components from a crashed Learjet separated before ground impact - a finding that fundamentally reframes the investigation's focus.
A complete breakdown of what it actually costs to buy and own a general aviation aircraft, plus five practical paths to putting your name on a registration.
Piston aircraft engines consume oil by design, but tracking quarts-per-hour over time is the most reliable way to catch mechanical problems before they become emergencies.
Simulator training only works when pilots treat it with the same discipline as the real aircraft - here's what the research says and how to log it legally.