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Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Attendee Registration Now Available as MOSAIC-Centric Event Heads for November 13–15 in Lakeland

The next major piece of the 2026 Affordable Flying Expo is officially in place, as online ticketing is now open for the November 13–15 event at the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo campus in Lakeland, Florida. And with MOSAIC now fundamentally changing the landscape of personal aviation, this year’s AFE may be arriving at one of the most interesting moments the sport and recreational flying community has seen in decades. The Affordable Flying Expo was created around a fairly straightforward premise: affordable personal aviation deserves an event where it isn’t relegated to a corner of somebody else’s show. AFE brings together MOSAIC-class aircraft, Light

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Pentagon Concerned About USAF Oversight Of The Expansion In Years Ahead

The Air Force’s decision to more than double its purchase of F-15EX Eagle II jets may bolster the service’s fighter fleet, but it also comes with risks and questions officials will have to manage in the years ahead, a new Pentagon report says. Earlier this year, Air Force officials announced plans to expand its planned F-15EX fleet from 129 to 267 jets, as they move recapitalize the older F-15E Strike Eagle. When the change was announced as part of the fiscal 2027 budget rollout, the Air Force said it needed to buy more F-15EXs alongside F-35As because both jets bring different capabilities that will be needed in in a future war.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Proposed Airspace Rules Would Strengthen Security Around Mar-A-Lago While Preserving Access To A Busy Florida Airport

A small section of Palm Beach airspace could soon receive permanent operating rules. The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new restrictions around Mar-A-Lago, creating a defined security area while keeping aircraft moving through nearby airport operations. For pilots in South Florida, the proposal could become an important part of future flight planning.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

The 53rd SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo In Lakeland Is April 6-11, 2027

Plan now and buy now to lock in the early bird pricing and find the ticket that’s right for you at the 53rd SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, April 6-11, 2027. Ticket options range from daily and weekly admission to RV and aircraft camping, preferred airshow seating, and VIP experiences plus kids 12 & under are free.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Year-Over-Year Increased Shipments And Aircraft Billings Increase, Though Pistons Were Down

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published the Second Quarter 2026 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first six months of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, show increased overall shipments and an increase in the value of aircraft billings. Aircraft shipments through the second quarter of 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025, saw piston airplanes decrease by 3.1% with 786 units, turboprops increase 7.8% with 289 units, and business jets increase 8.2% with 383 units. The billings for airplanes through the second quarter of 2026 was $14.3 billion, an increase of 15.5%.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Kansas Airport Will Host An Expected 100 Pilots September 20-25

Salina, Kansas is set to once again host some of the best pilots in the country as the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships return this month to the Salina Regional Airport. The championships, which have been hosted there since 2019, will take place from Sept. 20 to 25 at the airport. Competition will take place for eight total categories in both powered aircraft and gliders , with more than 100 pilots expected to compete this year.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

NBAA’s Latest Analysis Reveals Where Business Aviation Safety Events Are Concentrating

Sixty-six reportable events were recorded during the second quarter of 2026. Among them were 24 accidents, including six fatal events that resulted in 22 fatalities. The data also highlights recurring challenges around aircraft systems, runway operations and wildlife hazards.

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Also: Drone Incursions, Airport Hack, SUNY Schenectady ATC Lab, 1,000 Rocket Launches A Year by 2030

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is on its way to a million-mile-distant observing post after a successful launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center. The telescope began its three-month journey to the Sun-Earth L2 point following liftoff at 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, with NASA reporting that the spacecraft is healthy and its initial deployments proceeded as planned. The FAA is widening one of it’s most important real world laboratories for drone integration. BEYOND Phase 2 will bring in up to eight additional state, local, tribal and territorial participants. The expansion comes as regulators work toward making advanced drone operations more routine, particularly beyond visual line of sight. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the expansion, saying, “America leads the world in aviation, and

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Also: 4th Annual DPE Symposium, Thrust Flight Expands, Tennessee University, Volunteer Pilots Patrol

Pan Am Flight Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have established a new partnership designed to support the next generation of professional pilots as they prepare for careers with commercial airlines. As part of the partnership, Embry-Riddle will join Pan Am Flight Academy’s Next Gen Pilot Program, an initiative designed to connect leading aviation universities and their students with professional airline training, industry exposure, and opportunities that help bridge the transition from university to the airline flight deck. FlightSafety International has announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Acron Technologies to acquire its Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) business, including its Training Systems, Training Services, Aviation Academy, and Driver Training portfolio. The agreement marks a significant expan

Fri, Sep 04, 2026

Also: FSI Acquires Acron Technologies’ CTS, More Secondary Flight Deck Barriers, $100 Billion Starship Spaceport, FAA Fines 4 Companies

A former flight attendant has admitted to impersonating a commercial pilot to obtain airline travel benefits over several years. The scheme involved pilot reserved tickets and other travel privileges across multiple airlines. The case highlights how airline employee travel programs can intersect with identity verification and security procedures. Dallas Pokornik, 34, of Toronto, Canada, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after prosecutors said he falsely represented himself as a commercial pilot between January 2020 and October 2024. President Donald J. Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, during a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on

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