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AERO 2026 Opens With Record Exhibitor Count

Friedrichshafen show follows SUN 'n FUN and lists nearly 860 exhibitors from 50 nations.

Picture of the Day: April 21, 2026

“View from a Cessna 182 heading back to KBTV, looking out over Lake Champlain and into a glorious Vermont sunset.” – Peter Steinerman

ATC Summit Features AI Push, Flags Modernization Funding Gap

Officials outlined deployment numbers, ongoing upgrades and a need for additional funding for software systems.

Maintenance Survey Highlights Pressures Across General Aviation

FAA data presented by TBX still points to safety gains despite maintenance shortage and aging fleet.

Final Burke Lakefront Hearing Sharpens Closure Debate

Officials outline redevelopment concepts as supporters press for lakefront access and skeptics question cost, timing and aviation impacts.

Aviation Safety

Thinking Inside The Box

Predicting landing performance can mean a deep dive into the airplane's documentation, with no precise answers. The post Thinking Inside The Box appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Checks

As these pilots discovered, a takeoff clearance at a busy towered airport doesn't always mean there isn't a potential conflict. The post Final Checks appeared first on Aviation Safety.

FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training

A new special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) from the FAA formally advises voluntary installation and use of low-airspeed alerting systems like AOA displays. The post FAA Advocates Angle Of Attack Sensors, Training appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Propeller Problems

The following is derived from maintenance facility submissions to the FAA's Service Difficulty Reports database. The post Propeller Problems appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Final Entry

February 2025 is the last issue of this magazine that will be printed on paper and mailed to subscribers. The post Final Entry appeared first on Aviation Safety.