Published: 10/31/2024
Unleaded High-Octane Avgas Now at Reid-Hillview Airport
This week saw the introduction of G100UL, GAMI’s (General Aviation Modifications, Inc.) unleaded avgas, at California’s Reid-Hillview Airport. The County of Santa Clara has signed a contract with Vito...
Published: 10/24/2024
Questions on MOSAIC? Find the Latest!
While the general aviation community awaits the release of the final MOSAIC rule in 2025, EAA is keeping everyone up to date on what it could mean on many levels of recreational aviation.
Published: 10/17/2024
FAA Issues Stay on Misguided Legal Interpretation
The FAA has informed industry organizations that it is issuing a stay of its recently issued Moss letter of interpretation, which concerns the industry practice of supervising maintenance trainees, sh...
Published: 10/10/2024
Good News for Experimental Accident Totals
September 30 marked the end of the FAA’s fiscal year and with it, the annual conclusion of the annual 12-month tracking of fatal accidents among experimental category aircraft.
Published: 10/3/2024
FAA Publishes Long-Awaited Flight Training Rule
This week the FAA published a long-awaited rule that will make transition training and other specialized instruction easier in experimental, primary, and limited category aircraft.
Published: 9/24/2024
Now more than 2.4 million Young Eagles!
A very active summer of Young Eagles flights has pushed the total number of young people flown past 2.4 million, the latest milestone in what has become the world’s largest youth aviation education pr...
Published: 9/19/2024
Landing Fees: Now With Automation
Automated landing fees are beginning to crop up at general aviation airports in different parts of the country, setting a dangerous precedent for safety as well as privacy.
Published: 9/13/2024
Young Eagles Updates from HQ
There is plenty going on with the Young Eagles program, especially as we transition from peak flying season in the south to peak flying season in the northern portion of the country.
Published: 9/13/2024
2024-03-08-online-registration-update
In the spirit of full transparency, I wanted to provide an update regarding the Young Eagles Online Registration program (currently known as Young Eagles Day).
Published: 7/27/2024
Gone West: Bruce Bohannon
An EAA favorite and an aviation legend, Bruce Bohannon, EAA 169040, age 66, passed away peacefully in his home from a relatively short bout of cancer on July 24, 2024.
Published: 7/9/2024
Longtime GA Advocate Sen. James Inhofe Goes West
Longtime general aviation advocate and EAA member Sen. (Retired) James Inhofe (R-OK) passed away on Tuesday, July 9, at age 89. Sen. Inhofe retired from the U.S. Senate in 2022 after serving more than...
Published: 5/16/2024
FAA Reauthorization
The U.S. Congress has passed the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), providing a 5-year authorization for the agency’s programs, revenue collection, and setting many new mandates for national av...
Published: 5/8/2024
Young Eagles – Operating Within Program Guidelines
Operating within the Young Eagles program guidelines is critical to the long-term viability of the program. The insurance extended to EAA to cover the Young Eagles program, including the additional $1...
Published: 5/2/2024
FAA Releases Final Safety Management Systems Rule
Last week, the FAA published a final rule that expands Safety Management System (SMS) requirements to several categories of commercial passenger-carrying operations. Specifically, this rule change wil...
Published: 4/11/2024
CA Legislation Update
EAA recently joined other general aviation associations in letters sent to the California Senate Transportation Committee opposing two bills, SB 1193 and SB 1505.
Published: 3/7/2024
2024-03-08-volunteer-award-nominations-open
Now is your chance to nominate a Young Eagles volunteer that has gone above and beyond for one of EAA’s annual awards! We count on you to make us aware of all the deserving individuals. EAA and the GA...
Published: 3/7/2024
2024-03-08-spring-flying-season
Happy spring! As the days grow longer, we are ramping up to peak Young Eagles season. With the lead-up to prime flying season (at least for us in the north) there is plenty to be aware of as Young Eag...
Published: 2/22/2024
EAA and VAA File Comments Opposing Piper AD
EAA and the EAA Vintage Aircraft Association filed separate comments opposing a sweeping airworthiness directive proposed by the FAA affecting almost every high-wing vintage Piper aircraft.
Published: 2/15/2024
EAA Leadership at Warbirds Conference
EAA’s leadership in the warbirds community was evident at last week’s National Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Published: 12/12/2023
2023-12-15-30-years
2023 has been a banner year for the EAA Young Eagles program, and it is all thanks to our tremendous volunteers! There has been an abundance of success stories of Young Eagles going on to pursue a fut...
Published: 12/7/2023
A Busy Week for Medical Advocacy
This past week saw several significant meetings and announcements that highlighted the continued advancement of pilot medical certification issues. A particular area of focus was reform in the handlin...
Published: 11/30/2023
Same Thrilling Thunder With a Brand New Name
The North American Aerobatic Team (NAAT), the iconic 40-year veteran air show demonstration team, announced today that beginning December 3, 2023, they will fly under the TITAN Aviation Fuels brand as...
Published: 11/30/2023
Schedule Set for First Half of 2024 EAA Speaker Series
The schedule is set for the first half of 2024’s EAA Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, as the first six speakers have been confirmed. The presentations take place on select Thursdays throughout the s...
Published: 11/16/2023
EAA Design Staff Honored
EAA’s Barnstormer Boutique signage was awarded second place in an annual design competition held by the Wisconsin Sign Association.
Published: 11/9/2023
Gone West: Frank Borman
EAA was saddened to learn of the death of former NASA astronaut and Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman, EAA Lifetime 300174, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95
Published: 11/2/2023
Applications Now Open for 2024 EAA Aviation Scholarships
The application process is now open for the 2024 EAA Aviation Scholarships. Flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply will close...
Published: 10/12/2023
Gone West: Bob Davis
Bob Davis, EAA 33006 and IAC 103, died peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023.