The heritage, innovation and technological advances of aviation in the U.S. over the past century will be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention. The 73rd edition of the weeklong event runs July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – just weeks after July Fourth’s highly-anticipated 250th…
New Melbourne Service Facility at MEB Expands Textron Aviation’s Support in Australia Textron Aviation announced in early May its new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) in Melbourne, Australia, is open and offering factory-direct support for the more than 1,400 Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft operating across the Asia-Pacific region. The purpose-built facility more…
Around 70 Beechcraft King Air enthusiasts traveled to Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas Hill Country March 26-28 for the ninth King Air Gathering, bringing together aircraft owners, pilots, operators, maintenance professionals and industry partners. This year’s event was co-hosted by King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace, and 39 vendors participated by setting up booths in…
Garmin Adds Airport and FBO Comments Feature to Garmin Pilot Garmin recently announced a new feature for Garmin Pilot Web and iOS platforms: Airport and FBO Comments. This feature allows pilots to leave comments and reviews on airport facilities as well as fixed base operators globally so that other pilots can be better informed of…
EAA Aviation Museum Schedules New Summer and Fall Special Events for 2026 The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, added four events to its 2026 summer and fall schedule. This year-round museum adjacent to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s headquarters features more than 200 historic airplanes and a range of galleries and exhibits. See eaa.org/eaa-museum for…
Photography by Steve Schulte Every time Joe and Melinda Herring walk up to their 1993 Beechcraft King Air B200, they think about the multitude of colors they considered for the stripe in the exterior paint scheme and the many carpet samples they scrutinized for the interior. Beyond a finished airplane, they see the decisions, delays,…
Garmin has added 15 new approaches and 10 new airports – Long Beach, California (KLGB), and San Jose, California (KSJC), among others – to the Guided Visual Approaches database designed in collaboration with Hughes Aerospace and offered for purchase through flyGarmin.com. The new additions bring the total to 46 visual approaches in 36 challenging airport…
Textron Aviation Mandatory Service Letter MTL-27-05: Flight Controls – Elevator Bellcrank Inspection Published date: Feb. 10, 2026 Effectivity: F90 S/Ns LA-2 thru LA-236; 200/B200 S/Ns BB-2 thru BB-2019; 200C/B200C S/Ns BL-1 thru BL-171; 200T/B200T S/Ns BT-1 thru BT-43; 200CT/B200CT SNs BN-1 thru BN-4; B200GT S/Ns BY-1 and on; B200CGT S/Ns BZ-1 and on; 300 S/Ns…
Hundreds of communities across eight states are planning events and activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a historic federal highway synonymous with freedom and adventure. Designated as U.S. Highway 66 on April 30, 1926, the highway connected Chicago and Los Angeles, providing a reliable route through the Midwest. Officially established on Nov.…
Feb. 13-15: AOPA Fly-In at Buckeye Air Fair, Buckeye, Arizona March 19-21: Women in Aviation International Conference, Dallas, Texas March 23-26: Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, Dallas, Texas March 26-28: King Air Gathering, Horseshoe Bay, Texas April 14-19: SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, Florida April 22-25: AERO Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany May…