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.
Blackshape brought its carbon-fiber Veloce and Gabriél to Oshkosh 2026, signaling how MOSAIC is reshaping the light end of aviation.
Boeing's 2025 outlook projects demand for 674,000 new pilots over 20 years, driven by fleet growth and retirements.
Continental is developing an STC to install its certified IO-370 engine in Piper airframes, giving owners a rare second engine choice.
Leonardo's July 2026 deal with Indonesia for 12 M-346F jets, plus AW149 helicopter and Ukrainian drone talks, signals where airpower is heading.
Lycoming extended TBO to 2,600 hours on many engines - here's what the new overhaul interval means for owners, buyers, and flight schools.
An AOPA safety tip spotlights chair flying - rehearsing procedures out loud on the ground - as aviation's cheapest, most effective proficiency tool.
Zenith debuted the four-seat CH 750 Super Cruzer kit at Oshkosh, expanding its lineup beyond two-seaters into the family-airplane market.
What half a million people come to see at EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh - and why the answer signals a healthy GA industry.
GA-ASI and Kongsberg cleared the first engineering gate to integrate the Joint Strike Missile onto the MQ-9B drone - here's what it means for pilots.
At Farnborough 2026, an M-346F trainer jet took control of Baykar's Kizilelma combat drone under the K-SWARM program - here's what it means for pilots.
Before signing an aircraft leaseback or rental agreement, know exactly where liability sits - the fine print can follow you long after the engine stops.
Fourth Front Aviation is fighting the A&P mechanic shortage through mentorship and by recruiting more women into the trade.
Piper's DeltaHawk-powered Seminole DX flew for the first time and debuted at Oshkosh 2026 - a Jet-A twin aimed at the multi-engine trainer market.
Radio Hangar explores Redbird's NXi and Closing the Gap Between the Simulator and the Real Flight Deck.
The 2026 Diamond Aircraft Buyers Guide shows how one 1980s spin shaped a full lineup built around safety and Jet A efficiency.
General Atomics' Protector RG1 cleared UK weapons trials at Farnborough 2026 - and its airspace-integration case matters for GA pilots.
Why the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 must return to the shop before it can ever serve as Air Force One.
Anduril unveiled Thunder, an autonomous tiltrotor, as a full-scale model at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow - here's what pilots should know.
Boeing's 2026 outlook projects 674,000 new pilots needed over 20 years - here's what the forecast means for your aviation career.
Dynon expanded its SkyView HDX IFR package at Oshkosh with a remote audio panel, dual com support, and a standalone engine monitor.