
Picture of the Day: Sept. 16, 2026
Docked and ready for sunny Alaska flying.

Docked and ready for sunny Alaska flying.

Phillips 66 Aviation’s refiner-direct model heads into NBAA-BACE 2026.

Austin-Bergstrom is considering new fees for general aviation aircraft beginning in October.

The U.S. Air Force says its revamped pilot training program has reached its goal of producing 1,500 pilots this fiscal year.

The crash killed three people Tuesday evening in Chatsworth.

ALPA renewed its call for Congress to require integrated ADS-B In technology on airline flight decks during its annual Air Safety Forum Tuesday.

Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency is covering the current funding gap from its facilities and equipment budget.

The proposed 900-foot private landing area has cleared several reviews but continues to face opposition from nearby residents.

Sun sets on a Focker Dr I in Italy.

Measure targets certification timelines and unmanned aircraft safety for advanced air mobility.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft will take on missions now flown by crewed fighters as the service expands its uncrewed fleet.

Rotax-powered microlight reached 244.7 knots during record flights in Italy.

Board says 11 of 33 FAA responses fall short, including its position on requiring ADS-B In.

Group 5 aircraft is being pitched for an Air Force program seeking a lower-cost successor to the MQ-9 Reaper.

Sport and Unlimited classes join five returning divisions for the second National Championship Air Races held in New Mexico.

Piper Comanche takes flight.

Watchdog says accelerated modernization effort lacks a complete lifecycle cost estimate and integrated schedule.

Revised standards raise the minimum altitude for some maneuvers and bring testing requirements in line with MOSAIC.

Proposed SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds and operate without an onboard crew on military logistics missions.

Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz suffered minor injuries.