Bedford: Phase One Of ATC Overhaul Will Cost $16 Billion
Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency is covering the current funding gap from its facilities and equipment budget.
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Neighbors Fight BETA CEO’s Airstrip
The proposed 900-foot private landing area has cleared several reviews but continues to face opposition from nearby residents.
AVweb•Matt Ryan7h ago
Picture of the Day: Sept. 15, 2026
Sun sets on a Focker Dr I in Italy.
AVweb•Editorial Staff8h ago
House Panel Advances AAM Certification Bill
Measure targets certification timelines and unmanned aircraft safety for advanced air mobility.
AVweb•Matt Ryan10h ago
Air Force Plans 500 Autonomous Fighters By 2032
Collaborative Combat Aircraft will take on missions now flown by crewed fighters as the service expands its uncrewed fleet.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11h ago
Risen 916 Sets Two World Speed Records
Rotax-powered microlight reached 244.7 knots during record flights in Italy.
AVweb•Matt Ryan12h ago
NTSB: Third of FAA DCA Safety Responses ‘Unacceptable’
Board says 11 of 33 FAA responses fall short, including its position on requiring ADS-B In.
AVweb•Matt Ryan13h ago
Swarm Aero Unveils 9,000-NM Gamera Drone
Group 5 aircraft is being pitched for an Air Force program seeking a lower-cost successor to the MQ-9 Reaper.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
National Championship Air Races Return to Roswell Wednesday
Sport and Unlimited classes join five returning divisions for the second National Championship Air Races held in New Mexico.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
Picture of the Day: Sept. 14, 2026
Piper Comanche takes flight.
AVweb•Editorial Staff14 Sept
GAO: Major Cost, Schedule Gaps in ATC Overhaul
Watchdog says accelerated modernization effort lacks a complete lifecycle cost estimate and integrated schedule.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
FAA Updates Sport Pilot Checkride Standards
Revised standards raise the minimum altitude for some maneuvers and bring testing requirements in line with MOSAIC.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
Textron, Merlin Unveil Autonomous SkyCourier Concept
Proposed SkyCourier UX would carry about 6,000 pounds and operate without an onboard crew on military logistics missions.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
Wisconsin Congressman, Pilot Escape Bonanza After Lake Ditching
Rep. Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz suffered minor injuries.
AVweb•Matt Ryan14 Sept
Texas eVTOL Program Moves From Planning to Flight Tests
Joby and BETA aircraft are now flying under the federal integration program, with more North Texas demonstrations scheduled through the weekend.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 Sept
Picture of the Day: Sept. 11, 2026
Evolution of aviation, in a photo.
AVweb•Editorial Staff11 Sept
Third Arrest Made in FLYT Aviation RICO Case
Former financial account director faces 20 theft charges and a racketeering charge in investigation involving student flight-training funds.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 Sept
Air Force Selects Up To 131 T-7As For Sheppard AFB
The Red Hawks are scheduled to begin replacing the base’s T-38Cs in 2034.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 Sept
Nicholas Air Loses Appeal in Whistleblower Case
Federal court leaves in place a Labor Department ruling that the company retaliated against a captain-in-training who reported safety concerns.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 Sept
Oakland Police Officers Accused of Faking Checkrides
Federal indictment alleges false FAA records were used to obtain airman credentials.
AVweb•Matt Ryan11 Sept