Published: 5/16/2024
FAA Reauthorization
The U.S. Congress has passed the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), providing a 5-year authorization for the agency’s programs, revenue collection, and setting many new mandates for national av...
Published: 5/8/2024
Young Eagles – Operating Within Program Guidelines
Operating within the Young Eagles program guidelines is critical to the long-term viability of the program. The insurance extended to EAA to cover the Young Eagles program, including the additional $1...
Published: 5/8/2024
2024-03-08-online-registration-update
In the spirit of full transparency, I wanted to provide an update regarding the Young Eagles Online Registration program (currently known as Young Eagles Day).
Published: 5/8/2024
Young Eagles Updates from HQ
There is plenty going on with the Young Eagles program, especially as we transition from peak flying season in the south to peak flying season in the northern portion of the country.
Published: 5/2/2024
FAA Releases Final Safety Management Systems Rule
Last week, the FAA published a final rule that expands Safety Management System (SMS) requirements to several categories of commercial passenger-carrying operations. Specifically, this rule change wil...
Published: 4/11/2024
CA Legislation Update
EAA recently joined other general aviation associations in letters sent to the California Senate Transportation Committee opposing two bills, SB 1193 and SB 1505.
Published: 3/7/2024
2024-03-08-volunteer-award-nominations-open
Now is your chance to nominate a Young Eagles volunteer that has gone above and beyond for one of EAA’s annual awards! We count on you to make us aware of all the deserving individuals. EAA and the GA...
Published: 3/7/2024
2024-03-08-spring-flying-season
Happy spring! As the days grow longer, we are ramping up to peak Young Eagles season. With the lead-up to prime flying season (at least for us in the north) there is plenty to be aware of as Young Eag...
Published: 2/22/2024
EAA and VAA File Comments Opposing Piper AD
EAA and the EAA Vintage Aircraft Association filed separate comments opposing a sweeping airworthiness directive proposed by the FAA affecting almost every high-wing vintage Piper aircraft.
Published: 2/15/2024
EAA Leadership at Warbirds Conference
EAA’s leadership in the warbirds community was evident at last week’s National Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Published: 12/12/2023
2023-12-15-30-years
2023 has been a banner year for the EAA Young Eagles program, and it is all thanks to our tremendous volunteers! There has been an abundance of success stories of Young Eagles going on to pursue a fut...
Published: 12/7/2023
A Busy Week for Medical Advocacy
This past week saw several significant meetings and announcements that highlighted the continued advancement of pilot medical certification issues. A particular area of focus was reform in the handlin...
Published: 11/30/2023
Same Thrilling Thunder With a Brand New Name
The North American Aerobatic Team (NAAT), the iconic 40-year veteran air show demonstration team, announced today that beginning December 3, 2023, they will fly under the TITAN Aviation Fuels brand as...
Published: 11/30/2023
Schedule Set for First Half of 2024 EAA Speaker Series
The schedule is set for the first half of 2024’s EAA Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, as the first six speakers have been confirmed. The presentations take place on select Thursdays throughout the s...
Published: 11/16/2023
EAA Design Staff Honored
EAA’s Barnstormer Boutique signage was awarded second place in an annual design competition held by the Wisconsin Sign Association.
Published: 11/9/2023
Gone West: Frank Borman
EAA was saddened to learn of the death of former NASA astronaut and Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman, EAA Lifetime 300174, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95
Published: 11/2/2023
Applications Now Open for 2024 EAA Aviation Scholarships
The application process is now open for the 2024 EAA Aviation Scholarships. Flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply will close...
Published: 10/12/2023
Gone West: Bob Davis
Bob Davis, EAA 33006 and IAC 103, died peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Published: 10/5/2023
Mourning the Loss of Richard McSpadden
EAA joins AOPA and the aviation community at large in mourning the recent loss of AOPA’s Richard McSpadden, EAA 1274897, in a recent crash.
Published: 10/5/2023
Homebuilt Accident Totals Show Positive Trend
Last week ended the FAA’s fiscal year and with it, the totals for experimental category and amateur-built aircraft fatal accidents for the 12-month period ending September 30.
Published: 10/4/2023
FAA Grants Extension to MOSAIC Comment Period
The FAA published a 90-day extension to the comment period for the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
Published: 9/28/2023
EAA Comments on LODA NPRM
Last week EAA and Warbirds of America filed joint comments to an FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that codifies new rules for flight training in experimental, limited, and primary-category air...
Published: 9/7/2023
One Pilot, 10,000 Young Eagles
Fred Stadler, a longtime EAA volunteer both year-round and at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, has become the first individual to fly 10,000 kids free of charge as part of our Young Eagles program.
Published: 9/7/2023
2023-09-08-busy-year
My goodness — how in the world is it already autumn? Coming off the heels of an amazing EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, it’s hard to believe that we are rocketing toward the end of 2023.
Published: 8/3/2023
Have Thoughts on MOSAIC? Share Them With Us!
The NPRM continues EAA efforts to keep aviation safe, affordable, and accessible by expanding the already successful rules of light-sport aircraft and sport pilots.