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.
France has fitted an A400M Atlas with an experimental retardant kit and deployed it against the Gironde wildfire, testing a new firefighting surge capability.
Hartzell amended its Navigator propeller STC to add the Bonanza A36, G36, and A36TC, giving owners an easy, legal upgrade path.
King Schools unveiled MEI scholarships, a new Part 141 Multi-Engine Instructor course, and the return of the Envision Flight Educator Cruise at AirVenture 2025.
Russia's improved UMPK glide-bomb kit adds a turbojet engine, extending standoff range for Su-34 bombers and reshaping the modern air war.
The 2026 National General Aviation Awards honor top instructors, mechanics, and safety reps at Oshkosh - here's why it matters to every pilot.
A hoax bomb call linked to a 14-year-old scrambled RAF Typhoons against a Qatar Airways 777 on July 25, 2026.
Flight training is only tax deductible when it maintains skills for your current aviation job - not when it qualifies you for a new career.
How to make the most of Saturday at Oshkosh AirVenture and fly the departure home safely without becoming a statistic.
Boeing and ATP JETS signed a training deal at Oshkosh, making ATP JETS the first third-party Part 142 center to license Boeing's technical publications.
Continental expanded warranty coverage on its certified AvGas engines and eligible factory overhauls - here's what it means for piston owners.
All 11 aboard a Kenmore Air floatplane survived a crash in the San Juan Islands - here's what it teaches pilots about water egress.
Leonardo confirmed at Farnborough 2026 that its Proteus uncrewed helicopter demonstrator is funded through mid-2027, keeping the program alive.
The Spartan 7W Executive at Oshkosh 2026 is a rare Art Deco luxury airplane - only 34 were built, and many still fly.
Pipistrel unveiled the Voyager, a purpose-built two-seat trainer, alongside a launch order for up to 50 aircraft.
The FAA is trialing IFR clearance delivery through ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, letting pilots get their release as text on the tablet.
A 250-hp 1994 Steen Skybolt made Flying's AircraftForSale top picks - here's what this back-to-basics aerobatic biplane demands of pilots.
Turbotech's regenerative turbine cuts fuel burn by a third, putting small turboprops back on the table for light aircraft.
Aircraft leases, liability, and insurance gaps can cost pilots their certificate - here's what AOPA says every owner and partner needs in writing.
EAA AirVenture turns Oshkosh into the world's busiest airport each summer - here's what pilots need to know about flying in safely.
An artist drew on a Piper Archer's protective wrap at Oshkosh - and it's a lesson in FAA rules on reversible vs. permanent aircraft modifications.