AOPA has released an updated version of its BasicMed guidance and online medical education course, aimed at making the certification process clearer, more accessible, and easier to navigate for pilots.

A proposed piece of legislation could soon modernize one of aviation’s long-standing paperwork requirements by allowing pilots to present electronic versions of their certificates instead of carrying physical documents.

The FAA has released a draft plan outlining its approach to transitioning piston aircraft from 100LL to unleaded aviation fuel and is inviting pilots, aircraft owners, and industry stakeholders to provide feedback. Developed under the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act and the EAGLE initiative, the plan aims to safely eliminate leaded avgas without disrupting general aviation operations.

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 allows owners to withhold certain information currently available on FAA websites.

An airworthiness directive (AD) impacting thousands of high-wing Piper aircraft has sparked...

Pilots report to AOPA that they are frustrated and opposed to the use of ADS-B data for purposes beyond its original intent.

The FAA issued a final ruling on AD-2024-21-02 which goes into effect on December 5, 2024.

On October 15, the FAA issued a temporary legal stay on this interpretation but the battle is not over. This stay will prevent shops from making immediate, costly adaptations to comply with the new standards while the FAA continues reviewing its policies and regulatory options.

Piper has released Service Bulletin (SB) 1405A, which supersedes SB 1405 in its entirety.