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Hal Shevers, founder and chairman of Sporty’s Pilot Shop, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Florida. He was 90. Sporty’s announced his…
May 15, 2026 · 4 min read
NetJets took delivery of three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets simultaneously on May 5, 2026 — becoming the…
May 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Wisk Aero flew its second Generation 6 eVTOL prototype on May 4, 2026, at Hollister Airport in California…
May 7, 2026 · 4 min read
A modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 turbofan engine reached full take-off power on 100 percent gaseous hydrogen during ground…
May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Embraer’s order backlog hit $32.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026 — a record, and the sixth…
Apr 30, 2026 · 4 min read
North Dakota state Representative Liz Conmy, 67, was killed Friday morning when a small plane crashed and caught…
Apr 29, 2026 · 4 min read
On Monday, April 27, a Joby Aviation S4 eVTOL air taxi — tail number N545JX — lifted off…
Apr 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Update — July 30, 2026: This report describes the former company’s March closure announcement. Sonex has since reopened…
Apr 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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