As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Team USA will have the rare privilege of competing for a world championship on home soil while welcoming the international aerobatic community to Americ...

The Vintage in Review showcase is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026, featuring unique and iconic aircraft that were built and flown during the first half-century of aviation. The showcase wi...

NASA’s Super Guppy, one of the most popular aircraft to appear on Boeing Plaza in recent years, will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026 and will undoubtedly be a favorite photo op once again.

Southwest Airlines announced it will participate in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with its high-flying tribute to America’s semiquincentennial celebration, Independence One. This newly launched, freedom...

Last Friday, New York joined the growing list of states proposing legislation to ban ADS-B derived landing fees. Introduced by State Senator John Liu (D-16), NY Senate Bill S10490 would prohibit the m...

One of the most emotional and poignant moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2026 as 100 Vietnam War veterans will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 2...

There are several important FAA-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for EAA’s 73rd fly-in...

The Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team, best known as the Red Arrows, will bring its world-renowned formation flying excellence to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2026. The Red Arrows are scheduled to perform ...

The FAA has published an airworthiness concern sheet (ACS) requesting additional information on J-shaped, hook-designed tail skids manufactured by AirKit LLC and installed on Cessna 172 aircraft under...

Two historic World War II-era aircraft from the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, will highlight the importance of women pilots during that period when the airplanes travel to Wittman Re...

The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration is living up to its moniker, as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this week received the title of “2026 Best Air Show” in online voting during the USA Today 10Best Reade...

As we roll through the spring season, the final push to accomplish Mission 2.5 is in full force!

For the second straight year, Young Eagles volunteers attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will have the ability to choose between two different appreciation events.

Young Eagles Chairman Jimmy Graham will fly a commemorative 2.5 millionth Young Eagle on Wednesday, July 22, immediately preceding the afternoon air show during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.

To streamline and accelerate the fulfillment process, EAA is modifying the Old School Model Works Fifty Six kit that is offered to chapters at a significant discount.

Last Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed S.B.422 into law, prohibiting Florida airports from using Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) data to collect landing fees. The bil...

On April 10, 2026, the FAA issued InFO 26006, addressing endorsements and training issued by flight instructors with sport pilot ratings to pilots holding certificates higher than sport pilot (recreat...

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress Doc will be back this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, supporting the America 250 theme and more than a century of American aviation innovation.

This month the FAA issued two continuing airworthiness notices regarding common general aviation aircraft. Neither is mandatory, but both merit attention by affected operators.

The FAA is transitioning its legacy Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) systems to the NOTAM Management Service (NMS) on April 18, 2026. The transition should be transparent for end users. Users are not expected...

EAA this week joined eight other aviation organizations in sending letters to Ohio’s congressional representatives that urged maintaining Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) as a vital link in the...

Two legendary World War II-era aircraft have been confirmed for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 lineup on July 20-26, as the Commemorative Air Force’s B-24 Diamond Lil will be joined by a Consolidated...

The 2025-26 cycle of EAA Aviation Foundation scholarships gave 127 students a financial boost toward pursuing their aviation goals. With the support of donors, the scholarships total more than $800,00...

Discover aviation history at Oshkosh this year, as two aircraft reproductions that commemorate major aviation milestones will join the growing number of aircraft participating in the Pioneers of Fligh...

One of Australia’s air show stars plus demos from current military aircraft are the latest additions to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 air show lineup, as that lineup continues to expand for this yea...

Last week, the FAA issued a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) highlighting one of the many rule changes made by Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC). Under the...

The FAA recently published a new website dedicated to clarifying the privileges, limitations, and process to obtain repairman certificates of varying types. Covered on the website are “general” repair...

The EAA Aviation Museum’s 2026 schedule is rapidly expanding as four events — Wings on Strings, Discovery Day, Roads and Runways, and ScaleVenture — have been introduced for the summer and fall months...

Ultralight aviation legend John Moody and his original Icarus II aircraft will be the centerpieces of a special half-century celebration of this segment of flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.

EAA hosted the 22nd annual EAA/FAA Recreational Aviation Summit, or “Winter Summit,” during the first week of March. While mild temperatures tempered the “winter” portion of the summit, active involve...

With less than four months to go, the final push to reach 2.5 million Young Eagles flown by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 is upon us!

EAA has updated the Young Eagles World’s Largest Logbook, which is a wonderful resource for Young Eagles volunteers and youth participants.

Now is your chance to nominate a Young Eagles volunteer that has gone above and beyond for one of EAA’s annual awards!

The EAA Youth Protection Policy has been in effect for 10 years and remains a requirement for providing Young Eagles flights. Over time, EAA has made small adjustments to the program to help volunteer...

Earlier this week, the FAA released Update C to FAA Order 5190.6, FAA Airport Compliance Manual, which guides how federally obligated airports must comply with their grant assurances and federal oblig...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led by Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, has committed to marking up the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALER...

Damaged in a strong windstorm during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022, EAA’s rare 1929 H-10 Pheasant biplane is in the midst of a significant static restoration. With the help of EAA chapters and a number ...

The heritage, innovation, and technological advances of aviation in the United States over the past century will be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The focus at AirVenture will cover 120-plus yea...

Aviation writers with an interest in appearing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 are invited to apply for the weeklong Authors Corner schedule during the event, held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airpor...

U.S. Pacific Air Forces will take center stage as the featured service component at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Headquartered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, PACAF leads the charge in stre...

The Federal Aviation Administration’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now underway, reporting on calendar year 2025.

Following up on user feedback, the FAA has revised its program that enables pilots to receive authorization to act as PIC of certain experimental warbird aircraft after completing aircraft-specific gr...

EAA submitted formal comments responding to the FAA’s Federal Register notice requesting further public comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Beyond Visual ...

Pilots seeking to brush up on their skills in a controlled, simulated environment can participate in several sessions over the coming months at the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center in Oshkosh. The Pilot P...

Per 14 CFR 91.326(d) and affirmed by a policy notice issued January 13, all letters of deviation authority (LODAs) issued under 91.319(h) for experimental aircraft will be rescinded and replaced by De...

Last week the FAA published Order 8130.2L, which contains new policy for certifying aircraft consistent with changes in the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule.

A collection of early aircraft that showcase the inaugural years of powered aviation will be a special attraction at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The “Pioneers of Flight” collection features original ...

Rotorcraft and vertical lift technology will be the featured highlights at the new EAA Vertical Lift Center to be unveiled during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. This area will feature an emphasis on hel...

Organizations that provide humanitarian relief and more through aviation will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as the popular Public Benefit Flying area will be part of the 73rd edition of the EA...

Rotorcraft and vertical lift technology will be the featured highlights at the new EAA Vertical Lift Center to be unveiled during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. This area will feature an emphasis on hel...

Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.

Boeing announced the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship with EAA, particularly for our annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. This renewed partnership underscores Boeing’s commit...

The FAA is currently investigating reports of engine shutdowns during throttle reduction to idle, often referred to as rollbacks, on aircraft equipped with Lycoming IO-360 engines. An airworthiness co...

The EAA government advocacy team this month submitted a formal letter to the Northwest Regional Airport Authority regarding proposed changes to minimum standards and event-related policies at Cherry C...

We are now two months into Mission 2.5, and a handful of pilots have already flown 25 Young Eagles as we approach 2.5 million Young Eagles flown!

As the final few weeks of 2025 melt away, I’d like to take a moment to express my unwavering gratitude to all of you fantastic Young Eagles volunteers.

EAA is working through Phase 4 developments throughout the holiday season and into early 2026. This phase consists of four rather large additions to the tool.

Last week the FAA announced a significant improvement to its antidepressant policy, lowering the mandatory wait time after beginning or changing antidepressant use from six months to three. This long-...

The FAA released a fact sheet on the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule. While summarizing both the reforms to the sport pilot certificate and the light-sport aircraft ...

Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public U.S. air show appearance in 2026 when they arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the 73rd ed...