Scaling Down Workforce In Effort To Save Cash

Spirit Airlines announced it will be furloughing 270 pilots and downgrading another 140 as the company scales down its workforce to more closely match its downsized schedule and conserve as much cash as possible.

Aircraft Went Down Near Lake Shortly After Takeoff

Seven people were injured when a Czech-made single-engine Orlican M-8 Eagle (an aircraft that has been the subject of some concern) struggled to gain altitude after taking off from Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) in West Palm Beach, Florida. The aircraft clipped the roof of a car before impacting the ground.

Cautious Museum Puts Solvency Ahead of Shows ’Til Next Year

Commander of the Valiant Air Command Bob Boswell took to Facebook to break the bad news: “This is to inform you of the status of the Air Show planned for March 2026. Our Event Center completion cost, as of today, is 32% over the initial planned construction cost and this percentage will increase as we continue to receive additional cost overrun billings." He explains that they could put the show on, but that would essentially gamble the very museum on good weather. If the show gets washed out, then they're stuck paying venders out of pocket without anyway to replenish the coffers.

New Zulu 4s Increase Audio Clarity While Chopping Unwanted Noise

While a good headset might not make or break your flying experience, it can certainly make your life easier. That’s the philosophy behind the new Zulu 4, the latest innovation from Lightspeed Aviation. With comfort, clarity, and pilot safety at the forefront, the Zulu 4 builds on Lightspeed’s mission “to save and protect lives” with features that go beyond noise reduction.

Organization Counts 704,000 Attendees from 94 Countries

The numbers are in, and EAA AirVenture 2025 has once again outdone itself. According to the Experimental Aircraft Association, the event drew approximately 704,000 visitors to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, beating last year’s record by 18,000 and continuing a years-long trend of growing attendance.

From a Small Facebook Group to a Large Website, for All Pilots to Rent Houses and Cars

When pilots land at remote or unfamiliar airports, finding a place to stay and a way to get around can be a challenge. That’s where Fly-Inn, a unique pilot-to-pilot lodging platform, comes in. Like other housing rentals you could find online, but exclusively for pilots.

Okay, It Won't Solve Everything Overnight, But it's a Small Start...

The FAA’s newest endeavor aims to add to the pool of qualified Air Traffic Controllers, addressing a shortfall that has been building for years. The new Control Tower Operator Partnership Program (CTO-P) will add a little more FAA overlap to the process of training novice controllers. They'll allow academic operators into the mix as long as they've got simulators up to par and a compatible curriculum. At the end of their training, students could fill seats at Federal Contract towers, helping to ease demand on the ground. At least, that's how the plan goes...

Duffy, Rochelau Take the AirVenture Stage to Unveil MOSAIC

Just a day into the world’s largest general aviation celebration, EAA Oshkosh AirVenture, two major US leaders entered the spotlight to give the community a much-delayed Christmas present: Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC). The ruling will go into effect in 2026.

Senators Send Duffy Letter Urging Him To Voice Opposition At ICAO

A large group of U.S. senators led by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy urging the FAA to strongly oppose single-pilot operations for commercial airline operations at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Photographer Gary Devore provides photography pointers for EAA AirVenture 2025

Each year at AirVenture, attendees often attempt to capture the ‘perfect’ photo at Oshkosh. The challenging feat can come with a couple of ground rules, Gary Devore is one photographer that has nailed down the technique. If you want the straight dope on how to get some stunning visuals, he's the man to ask...