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More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. Performers at the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport, include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night air shows on July 22 and 25. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher, while the July…

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced a new member benefit with exclusive access to Windsock, a new market-based, data-driven aircraft valuation tool that uses real-world market data to provide new insights into how much an aircraft is worth. Windsock, which was built specifically for general aviation, offers an unbiased, transparent aircraft valuation tool designed for pilots and aircraft owners. To generate a report, members enter details such as year, make, model, total time, engine time, avionics, and equipment. “Aircraft valuation tools have historically been one of our most popular benefits. A tool like Windsock provides a valuable…

We are pleased to share with you the news that the National Association of Flight Instructors has named Brian Wynne as its Executive Director. Wynne will also assume the role of President of the Board of Directors. Wynne is a seasoned association leader who has participated on numerous FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committees as well as the Administrator’s Management Advisory Council. He recently completed a nine-year tenure as President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) where he collaborated extensively with other aviation associations and testified before Congress more than 10 times. An instrument-rated commercial pilot, Wynne…

WBS Adds Direct Distributors to Sales Network – Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems a global provider of aircraft wheels, brakes, and hydraulic components to the general aviation, business jet, rotorcraft, and military markets, today announced they have extended their distribution channel by adding new distributors of their products. Cleveland now offers its products through two Preferred Distributors: Airpart Supply Ltd. and Boeing Distribution, Inc. (BDI). It also added two Authorized Distributors: CJ Aerospace Pty. Ltd. and Southern Cross Aviation, LLC. The distributors above will sell Cleveland’s lines of aircraft wheel & brake assemblies, hydraulics products, general aviation wheel and brake conversion kits directly to recreational pilots,…

National conference launches in 2026 with expanded programming for CFIs, flight school owners and leadership, and students. DALLAS, TX – January 7, 2026 – AeroSummit and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) today announced the creation of the Ascend Flight Training Summit, a new education-forward national conference that will replace the annual NAFI Summit beginning in 2026. Developed as a true joint venture, Ascend combines AeroSummit’s community-building and industry reach with NAFI’s long-standing leadership in flight-instructor education to deliver a unified event that supports every stage of the pilot training journey. The inaugural Ascend Flight Training Summit will take…

The transformational training management system kicks off with the release of Climb’s Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On Course. Kennebunk, Maine – December 18, 2025 – Climb Aeronautics, an aviation-focused educational software company, has launched its transformative training management system for use by flight schools, colleges, universities, and independent flight instructors and the learner pilots they serve. Founded by experienced instructors and developers Dr. Susan Tholen and Robert Montgomery, Climb seeks to change the way students move through and complete a given aviation training curriculum by delivering an adaptive TMS that truly supports their individual aviation journey. The TMS tracks student progress on each…

Mini Glass SafePanels now offer integrated Turn Coordinator, Altimeter/VSI, AirSpeed Indicator, and AGL Vertical Tape with digital and analog representations — RADIANT Technology, maker of compact avionics for experimental and light aircraft, announced a major addition to its Safe-series product line: a new family of Mini Glass Panels. Full-instrumentation glass panels are fast becoming the standard for aircraft, but they are often too costly for experimental aircraft pilots. RADIANT’s new line of Mini Glass Panels offers small size, advanced features, and new capabilities for experimental aircraft pilots, including a turn coordinator, altimeter/VSI, and…

Rechargeable Carbon Monoxide Detector for Pilots RADIANT Technology, a long-recognised developer of innovative portable instruments for pilots, has announced a new addition to its carbon monoxide detector family: the CO-Pocket™. Designed for aviation use, the CO-Pocket is a fully self-contained, rechargeable carbon monoxide detector that fits easily in a pocket, hangs from a lanyard (included), or mounts on any surface in the cockpit. It provides the same proven carbon monoxide protection found in RADIANT’s popular CO-USB and CO-USB-UP models—now with the freedom of battery operation. It has a USB-C charging port, and we include a standard USB-A to USB-C charging cable. If the…

Famed restorations appearing include Lockheed P-38 and Douglas DC-6B EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (December 10, 2025) — 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 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention, July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Flying Bulls, based in Salzburg, Austria, made the announcement on December 10 during the International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The restored airplanes showcased will be a Douglas…

McFarlane Aviation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality FAA-PMA aviation components, is pleased to announce the acquisition of South Seas Ventures’ extensive FAA-PMA product line. This strategic move significantly expands McFarlane’s support reach across the general aviation market and reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to providing reliable, accessible parts for legacy aircraft, especially Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. The product line covers a broad selection of airframe replacement parts—from landing gear and door or step components to flight control and engine control hardware—along with associated items such as bolts, bushings, bearings, rod ends, steps, door handles, and an assortment of…