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Founded in 1995, AVweb was the first online news source dedicated to aviation. Almost twenty years later, it continues to be the top choice for pilots, aircraft owners, operators, and the aerospace sector. AVweb delivers daily updates on breaking news and sends out three email newsletters each week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Wednesday newsletter specifically highlights topics related to business aviation.

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FLYING’s ‘Oshkosh Live’ Returns for Year 2

2 days ago | avweb.com | Ryan Ewing

FLYING Magazine is thrilled to announce the return of Oshkosh Live, our flagship livestream broadcast from EAA AirVenture in Wisconsin, for a second consecutive year. Following the success of the 2024 debut, the program will once again deliver in-depth, real-time coverage of the world’s largest airshow to both on-site attendees and aviation fans worldwide.
Judge Denies G100UL Motion

1 week ago | avweb.com | Russ Niles

A California judge has ruled that GAMI’s G100UL unleaded avgas is not “commercially available” and therefore FBOs and distributors in California cannot be compelled to sell it, particularly to the exclusion of 100LL. Judge S.
United A320 Cuts Off SkyWest CRJ 200 At San Francisco

1 week ago | avweb.com | Russ Niles

All the usual authorities are investigating a May 13 incident at San Francisco International Airport in which a United A320 apparently turned in front of a Skywest CRJ 200 while both were taking off from parallel runways. According to statement by one of the air traffic controllers working that afternoon that was sent to VASAviation, the United plane, which was taking off from Runway 1R, was supposed to turn right and the CRJ was supposed to turn left.
Picture Of The Week: May 30, 2025

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
Washington State Imposes 10% Tax On Luxury Aircraft

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

Washington state has introduced a new tax policy imposing a 10 percent tax on the sale of noncommercial aircraft valued at more than $500,000. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation, Bill 5801, that is set to go into effect beginning April 1, 2026. Several aviation industry groups have voiced strong opposition to the bill, arguing it could harm businesses, agricultural operators, and volunteer pilots who provide essential medical transport services across Washington.
FAA Extends Boeing’s Delegated Inspection Program Amid Safety Improvements

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a three-year extension of Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), a program that allows it to conduct certain inspections and approve repairs on the agency’s behalf. The ODA program, which goes into effect on June 1, authorizes a designated team within Boeing to perform select duties for the FAA, including engineering approvals and inspections, provided the company meets rigorous safety and performance standards.
Balloon’s Transatlantic Flight Cut Short With Precautionary Landing

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

A hydrogen balloon aiming to make history as the first open-basket craft of its kind to cross the Atlantic, was forced to make a precautionary landing Thursday in eastern Prince Edward Island, Canada. The balloon, dubbed the Torabhaig Atlantic Explorer, took off from Presque Isle, Maine, around 10 p.m. Wednesday. The balloon was part of a scientific adventure backed by a team of international experts.
FAA Faces Staffing Crisis Amid Wave Of Departures

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing a surge in resignations and retirements, driven in part by a Trump-era program to cut labor costs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. A May 7 internal presentation obtained by the Journal outlined widespread departures across the agency, affecting employees at all levels—including senior leaders, technical specialists, and mission-support staff. A separate report from FAA human resources tallied more than 1,200 exits under the program.
Garmin Reinvents Procedural Charts with SmartCharts

1 week ago | avweb.com | Larry Anglisano

Nine years in the making, Garmin has reinvented digital aeronautical procedural charts with a new product it calls SmartCharts. Available with the Garmin Pilot app for iOS, the SmartCharts procedures automatically adjust and scale as the pilot zooms and pans within the chart, similar to Garmin’s data-driven maps across its entire aviation product line.
Starship Reaches Space Before Falling Into Ocean

1 week ago | avweb.com | Russ Niles

SpaceX’s Starship slammed into the Indian Ocean after an uncontrolled re-entry on its ninth test flight Tuesday. The Super Heavy booster, which was refurbished after a previous flight, was also lost in an explosion. Starship soared far beyond the Caribbean corridor over which two previous flights rained debris and disrupted air traffic. The rocket reached orbit and was setting up for reentry when attitude control was lost. “Leaks caused loss of main tank pressure during the coast and re-entry phase.