Another Step Across the Atlantic: LOT Polish Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flights to San Francisco

Last week LOT Polish Airlines launched its first-ever flight from Warsaw to San Francisco. The new transatlantic route will run during the 2026 summer season, with up to four flights per week. San Francisco becomes LOT’s sixth regular U.S. destination, joining Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami and Los Angeles. LOT Polish Airlines continues to expand […]

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Lufthansa Launches New Premium Onboard Experience in Every Travel Class on All Long-Haul Flights

One airline, two years of development, three guiding principles, and four cabin classes – FOX (short for Future Onboard Experience), Lufthansa’s new long-haul service, launched on Wednesday, May 6th.  The new service concept represents one of the most significant investments in the airline’s premium onboard customer experience to date. With a strong focus on the […]

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AOPA Highlights Mental Health in May, Delivers Resources for Pilots

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a monthlong initiative to highlight pilot mental health, bringing together educational content, expert guidance, and advocacy updates throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. The initiative, sponsored by Jeppesen ForeFlight, is designed to address common concerns among pilots, including the fear of losing their medical […]

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VIRTOWER Enhances Airspace Safety With Remote ID Drone Detection Upgrade

Photo – Virtower Government Support Vehicles with Drone Detection Virtower LLC has announced the successful upgrade of its sensor systems to support Remote ID drone detection—marking a major advancement in airspace safety for general aviation and commercial airport environments. With this upgrade, Virtower’s platform can now detect and display Remote ID-equipped drones in real time, […]

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Update: FAA to Host Virtual Public Workshops for Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project

The Federal Aviation Administration has published new Airport Procedure Boards on its public involvement website, Community Engagement – Phoenix | Federal Aviation Administration.  The proposed procedure boards provide a graphic representation of proposed departures and arrivals at the region’s airports, waypoints that represent specific latitude/longitude points along those flight paths, and representations of the flight […]

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AAAE Elects Leaders for 2026-2027 at 98th Annual Conference & Exposition in Los Angeles

AAAE Photo – The 2026-2027 AAAE Executive Committee (from left to right): Secretary/Treasurer Cathryn Stephens, A.A.E.; Second Past Chair Rick Crider, A.A.E.; First Past Chair Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E.; Chair Marshall Stevens, A.A.E.; First Vice Chair Patrick Wilson A.A.E., ACE; Second Vice Chair Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E. Marshall Stevens, A.A.E., Vice President, Operations, & Chief Operating […]

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Pennsylvania Aerospace & Aviation Day Brings Together a Wide Coalition to Promote The Commonwealth’s Industry

By Eric Blinderman Industry leaders, policymakers, educators, innovators and students came together to connect, collaborate and share at the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Aerospace & Aviation Day at the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. The event emphasizes the high-wage jobs and economic impact of the Commonwealth’s aerospace sector.  Lt. Governor Austin Davis, who also serves as chair […]

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Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes Long-Awaited Proposal to Protect Critical Infrastructure Facilities from Rogue Drones

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) commends the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Transportation, and the broader Administration for today’s announcement of the long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to protect certain fixed site facilities from unauthorized drone operations. This is an important step in creating a low altitude airspace ecosystem that enables authorized […]

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Lone Star Flight Museum Celebrates the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with Induction Ceremony and Luncheon

Photo – From left are, John Dyer, Bonnie Dunbar and Larry Lonero – Meg Lonero’s son. Lone Star Flight Museum leaders, sponsors and 300 special guests celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon on Friday, April 10. The Lone Star Flight Museum team presented this memorable […]

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