Luke Wippler Promises Increased Visibility Of Leadership At Events Luke Wippler, new chairman of the board of trustees for the Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA), told a membership town hall at SUN ’n FUN that he is committed to increased visibility of AOPA leadership at events around the country. “We need a strong AOPA […]

Gives Pilots A 3D Tool To Plan, Compare, And Buy Aviation Real Estate A new consumer platform puts aircraft models and satellite imagery of every general aviation  airport in the United States into pilots’ hands before they sign a lease or purchase a hangar. AV8 Realty has announced the official launch of HangarMax at the […]

magniAIR Powertrain for Trainers, Sportplanes Now on Display at SUN ‘n FUN 2026 magniX is making a big push for the sustainable general aviation market, launching a brand-new fully electric engine designed for trainers, light sport aircraft, and kitplane builders. The so-called magniAIR powertrain is being shown off at this year’s SUN 'n FUN Aerospace […]

Bipartisan Legislation Moves Forward With Industry Backing The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has passed legislation to increase access to mental health resources and treatments for air traffic controllers, pilots and other professionals. Introduced earlier this year by Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), the Mental Health in Aviation Act […]

Showdown Now Set In The Senate With Their Competing Rotor Act Legislation The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 (H.R. 7613). The comprehensive bipartisan legislation was in response to the tragic 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH-60 Army […]

Jamail Larkins Of Aviation Start Says Almost 50 Percent Of Commercial Pilots In U.S. Will Age Out Over Next Decade Jamail Larkins, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) first Ambassador for Aviation and Space Education, presented at the Aero-News Innovation Preview his views on future hiring needs for aviation. Larkins, also the founder of Aviation Start, […]

Peregrine Howard Aviation Takes Delivery Of Advanced Trainers At SUN ’n FUN Diamond Aircraft has announced delivery of the first two DA40 NG aircraft to Peregrine Howard Aviation during the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Fla., as the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on advancing pilot training and strengthening the future of […]

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Stood Behind Veterans As Crowd Cheered A special group of World War II veterans were welcomed on the stage at SUN ’n FUN Tuesday as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds stood behind them to cheers from the crowd. Each veteran was introduced on the stage. They included Hawley Taylor, 98, a […]

Longterm Development Strategy Combining Performance, Versatility, Innovation The Daher TBM 980 is the latest chapter in the company’s continuity and development, built on more than a century of aeronautical heritage and carried forward through innovation and investment. Recent developments – including the TBM 980’s introduction and the Kodiak family’s expansion – illustrate how these aircraft […]

Alliance Will Get AI-powered Online Ground-School Platform For Student Pilots Piper Aircraft has announced at Sun ’n Fun 2026 a new strategic affiliation with AviatorPro, a ground-school platform designed to elevate safety, mastery, and career readiness for aspiring pilots. This collaboration strengthens Piper’s commitment to providing a comprehensive, customer‑tailored fleet management and training experience for […]

The Exclusive Slot Deposit Program For The  Astore GT Or P2008 Next Generation Following the highly anticipated unveiling of its MOSAIK59 product line, Tecnam has announced the opening of a priority slot deposit program for two of its flagship models: the Astore GT and the P2008 Next Generation at SUN ‘n FUN. This exclusive initiative […]

Chuck Barth Provided Details Of 2-Seat Tandem Aircraft The Aero-News Innovation Preview included a look at the Tarragon aircraft, a two-seat tandem aircraft constructed from advanced carbon fiber composite materials that can reach 200 knots with low fuel consumption of 6.6 gallons per hour. The European ultralight aircraft was designed and built in Latvia. Barth […]

Aero-News Caught Up With EAA Boss In Lakeland To Talk Affordable Flying Jack Pelton, CEO of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA), discussed the future growth of general aviation and the need for balance between affordability, innovation, and regulatory reform in an interview with Aero-News. Pelton points out that only half of the Federal Aviation Administration’s […]

Taking Care Of Technicians Is A Performance Strategy To Avoid Fatigue The presentation at the Aero-News Innovation Preview by the AeroCreeper company said their chair was started out of necessity to help pilots and aircraft mechanics who suffer from hours of crouching, kneeling, bending and contorting to clean and maintain all areas of their aircraft. […]

Company Used Innovation Preview To Show New Way To Think About Flight Training Adriana Barragán, founder of Fly ORCA, told the Aero-News exclusive Innovation Preview at SUN ’n FUN that, “Flight training today is still very inefficient… and that’s one of the big problems we’re trying to address.” Barragán believes flight training today isn’t optimized […]

Innovation Preview Review Of Jet Fuel Based Two-Cylinder Engine (MOSAIC, anyone?) Christopher Ruud, chief executive officer of DeltaHawk, discussed the new engines the company is building at the Aero-News Innovation Preview and will be showing at their booth at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida. The company is releasing the tooling for its six cylinder, […]

The Exclusive Innovation Preview Presented By Aero-News Showcased New Technologies Almost two dozen exhibitors presented the latest in cutting edge innovations at the Innovation Preview presented by Aero-News Monday at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. Ranging from carbon fiber advancements in propellers and airframe construction to new light sport aircraft advancements. “Investment in carbon […]

iFly EFB 14 With Satellite Imagery, Enhanced Charts, And Performance Upgrades Adventure Pilot announced the release of version 14 of its popular Electronic Flight Bag, iFly EFB, delivering significant advancements in visual mapping, performance, and in-flight situational awareness.  The new release introduces a new high-resolution satellite imagery layer, giving pilots an additional level of visual […]