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When it comes to aviation insurance, the stakes are incredibly high. Whether you're a private pilot, an aircraft owner, or a commercial operator, ensuring that your insurance coverage is both adequate and effective is crucial. The application process is one of the most critical aspects of securing the right coverage.

President Donald Trump signed H.R.1—dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill”—into law on July 4, setting in motion a historic $12.5 billion investment in the nation’s air traffic control system.

The July 9 confirmation of FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford was widely welcomed by general aviation advocates eager to see the longtime airline executive take charge of modernizing air traffic control.

The periodic meetings of Earthrounders, a group of general aviation pilots who have circumnavigated the globe, have been held in interesting locations including Vienna in 2001 and Zhengzhou, China, in 2018, when the trip coincided with the Zhengzhou AirShow. The 2025 get-together, however, was farther off the beaten track than usual.

AeroJones Aviation USA on June 19 announced that it will officially launch its first special light sport aircraft, the AJ Sport, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin.

Amid the heartbreak in the aftermath of deadly flooding in central Texas, general aviation pilots stepped up to help, supporting search-and-rescue, recovery efforts, and delivering critical supplies to communities in need.

A few weekends ago my wife, Alex, and I planned to fly to Lebanon, New Hampshire, from our home airport in Blairstown, New Jersey. A temporary flight restriction centered on Bedminster, New Jersey, would be active during our expected departure and return, however, leading us to wonder if the trip was worth the hassle.

Pilots headed to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 in Wisconsin can pick up some much-needed fuel, food, and rest at airports running deals for pilots headed to the fly-in.