Iconic general aviation aircraft figure prominently in the renovated west wing of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., which is in the midst of a seven-year, $1 billion renovation. Closed for six months this spring, and for more than a year in 2020-21 because of Covid-19, the renovated wing reopened to the public Oct. 14. The museum hosted a press preview on Oct. 6.

High school and middle school students who do take an interest in aviation as a career often believe their only decision is whether they should become a pilot. A special task force is making recommendations.

Honda Aircraft Co. is offering a new upgrade package for the HondaJet Elite to increase performance and provide avionics software enhancements for the aircraft. 

Flexjet, a private aviation company whose branded storefronts include Sentient Jet, FXAir and PrivateFly under the Directional Aviation family, has…

The production and widespread supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and unleaded avgas will be key for aviation to meet its environmental sustainability goals. BCA Senior Editor Bill Carey discusses industry progress toward deploying SAF and unleaded avgas with National Air Transportation Association CEO Curt Castagna and Managing Director of Industry & Regulatory Affairs Megan Eisenstein.

The U.S. national average for a gallon of Jet-A fuel declined 13 cents in October compared to the previous month at $7.44 but are up $1.76 per gallon from a year ago, according to Argus International.

I thought there was a tacit contract among all professional aircrews that can be summed up briefly as, “I agree not to kill you.” Expanded, this…

While some flight schools have impressive graduation rates producing new pilots with sport and private certificates, many others are confronted with attrition t