Poster Showcases Aviation Heritage and the Spirit of Freedom

Just months after this year’s aerospace expo came to an end, SUN ‘n FUN organizers have decided on a final version for their 2026 event poster. The patriotic design pays tribute to the 250th anniversary of America while showcasing some of what visitors can expect as they celebrate ‘Red, White, and Blue at 52’. The 2026 poster, revealed one year ahead of America’s semiquincentennial, showcases the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, P-51 Mustangs flown by Jack ACEs, airshow pilot RJ Gritter in his Decathlon, the Freedom Fox STOL aircraft, the F-18 Rhino Demo Team, and a vintage 1956 De Havilland Chipmunk from GhostWriter Airshows.

Space Shuttle Would Shift to Space Center Houston if the Act Passes

Retired American space shuttle Discovery has gotten tied into President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, which is currently on its way to the House of Representatives for approval. If it passes, the shuttle will be relocated from its home in the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center to Space Center Houston.

University Begins ‘Taraia Object Expedition’ 88 Years After her Disappearance

Purdue’s Research Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute are joining the search for the lost aircraft of aviation icon and former university flight instructor Amelia Earhart. The expedition will begin in November 2025 by sending teams to a potential wreckage location in the Pacific.

Two A330 MRTT Voyagers Damaged At Brize Norton Airbase

The British Counter Terrorism Policing South East unit has charged four people following their arrest for trespassing into the RAF Brize Norton airbase and causing £7 million ($9.5 million) worth of damage to two military Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role Voyager aircraft.

"OIQ"???—What The Heck Is That?

Pay attention, Oshkosh exhibitors... this is IMPORTANT. The OIQ is something essential for those of you doing any kind of business at AirVenture 2025— it's your OSHKOSH INNOVATION QUOTIENT, and it can be critially important to the success of your efforts. It determines your relevance, your ability to innovate, and your value to the aviation world.  And this year, we think there is no better way to display it than one of the most anticipated episodes of ANN's award-winning Airborne news program—dramatically scheduled for the Friday before AirVenture opens the gates. 

Also: DarkAero Update, Electric Aircraft Symposium, Updated Instructor Guide, OSH Homebuilts Celebrate

The long-awaited Sonex High Wing prototype has flown... the Sonex gang tells us that the flight took place on the evening of Monday, June 30 2025, and was piloted by Sonex Advisory Board member Joe Norris. Admittedly; the flight was a brief one due to a passenger-side door latch issue. However, all engine temperatures were reported to be in the green and the aircraft was reported to have handled as-expected with only slight rigging adjustments needed. High on Jim Campbell’s flight test list, leading into Oshkosh 2025, is the Blackshape Gabriel... a close cousin to the Blackshape Prime he tested some weeks ago... to very positive result. He came away with solid opinions of the craftsmanship, handling and overall performance of the Prime, as well as the general attitude of the company folks he worked with, to whom integrity seemed to be

Also: Outlaw Prop 4 Mooney, Ready 4 Duty, Ukrainian F-16 Pilot Lost, Blue Origin Flt

On his journey to become the first pilot to land solo on all seven continents, 19-year-old Ethan Guo hit a legal roadblock. He was arrested for altering his flight plan and landing in Antarctica without notifying ATC. Guo is an instrument-rated private pilot, allegedly with more than 700 hours of flight time. Via his Cessna 182Q Skylane, registered N182WT, he has already managed to land in all 48 contiguous states and cross the Atlantic three times. Four Vietnam Airlines pilots have been suspended as the carrier investigates a recent ground collision between a Boeing 787 and an Airbus A321, at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. There were no injuries, and the planes were quickly swapped out for flights to continue. The U.S. Senate passed the budget reconciliation bill, aka President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, that contains $12.5 billion for the modernizati

Lt. Col. Michael Brill Logs 6,000 Hours Flying an F-16

Lt. Col. Michael Brill has become the first person in history to fly 6,000 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Air Force Reserve pilot, deployed with the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, surpassed the milestone during a mission on June 30.

Delta Flight Landed Without Issue at Raleigh-Durham International

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER lost part of its left wing flap during approach to Raleigh-Durham International Airport early on the morning of July 2. The detached piece, part of the aircraft's trailing edge, was later found parked in front of a driveway in a residential neighborhood.

From 2021: The Inside Skinny On What Being An ANN Oshkosh Stringer Is All About

By ANN Senior Stringer Extraordinare, Gene Yarbrough The annual gathering at Oshkosh is a right of passage or a pilgrimage to Mecca for many. However the rank and file public rarely have the opportunity to experience the FULL Oshkosh experience. Oshkosh, like onions and ogres, is a multi-layered microcosm within the enigma of the greater Wisconsin county in which it transpires. The Aero-News Network stringer has opportunity, and if so inclined, the access to every aspect of general aviation including the "behind the scenes" view few even know exist.