Historic Aircraft from National WASP Museum to Join Warbirds Lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Two historic World War II-era aircraft from the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, TX, will highlight the importance of women pilots during that period when the airplanes travel to Wittman Regional Airport for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 20-26, 2026.
Sporty’s Remembers Hal Shevers: A Legacy of Leadership and Aviation Excellence
It is with profound sadness that Sporty's Pilot Shop announces the passing of Hal Shevers on May 12, 2026. Founder and longtime chairman of Sporty’s, Hal was a pioneering force in pilot training and a beloved leader in the aviation community. Hal’s life’s work shaped the landscape of general aviation for more than six decades.
FSF Seeking Nominations for Leadership and Innovation Awards
Nominations are now open for Flight Safety Foundation’s Jerome Lederer Safety Leadership Medal and the David Morrison Innovation Award. Both awards will be presented during a special awards dinner held in conjunction with the Foundation’s 79th annual International Aviation Safety Summit (IASS 2026) scheduled for Nov. 10–12 in Montreal.
AEA Recognizes Members for Training Commitment
The Aircraft Electronics Association announces the recipients of its annual Avionics Training Excellence Award, recognizing member companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing education through participation in AEA-approved training programs. A total of 33 member companies earned the 2025 honor.
Snap-on Industrial’s New NanoAxcess™ Cordless Impact Tool Kit Maximizes Performance and Access in Tight Spaces
Yingling Aviation Finalizing Gogo AVANCE L3, L5 and LX5 STC for Hawker
Yingling Aviation is finalizing supplemental type certificate (STC) development for the installation of Gogo AVANCE L3, L5 and provisions for LX5 inflight connectivity systems on Hawker 750, 800, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP aircraft, further expanding its capabilities in advanced cabin connectivity solutions.
West Star Aviation Appoints Christi Tannahill as an Ambassador
West Star Aviation announces the appointment of Christi Tannahill as the company's new ambassador. In this role, Tannahill will collaborate closely with West Star’s leadership and client-facing teams to elevate customer experience, expand strategic partnerships, and further strengthen the company’s position as a trusted partner within the aviation industry.
Results From The Competition at MRO Americas 2026
KGB Aviation Solutions Announces Commercial Agreement with Fokker Services Group
KGB Aviation Solutions announces a commercial agreement with Fokker Services Group to supply its next-generation SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A, fully certified 25-hour flight-data and cockpit voice recorders engineered specifically for modern retrofit and forward-fit applications. Designed for seamless integration and long-term supportability, the SkyLog-25 and SkyLog-25A provide operators with a highly reliable, cost-efficient replacement for aging recorder systems increasingly affected by obsolescence, rising maintenance costs, and limited parts availability.











