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2026
27 August CubCrafters partnered with Lycoming on the CC393i engine programme back in 2019.

CubCrafters secures EASA approval for 215 HP XCub

Certification covers the tailwheel XCub and the nosewheel NX Cub, which uses nose landing gear and spring main landing gear.

24 July

ReleaseSling Aircraft North America announces the Sling 2M - a MOSAIC-compliant NGT trainer with 1,540 lb. gross weight, IFR capability, and the Garmin AXIS flight system

23 July

ReleaseDTA brings the JP1 to America, the personal hybrid eVTOL that flies for two full hours

22 July

ReleaseSkyfly Technologies opens its electric propulsion technology to aircraft OEMs and unveils hybrid propulsion system for unmanned aircraft

22 July

ReleaseElixir Aircraft and Turbotech launch the Elixir Turbine industrial programme

22 July

ReleaseTecnam unveils the name of a new era in personal flying: Rivale

20 July

ReleaseFlight Design unveils the new F2-M160 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

20 July

ReleaseAIR unveils its most advanced AIR ONE smart aircraft configuration to date at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

20 July

ReleasePiper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO) forges strategic partnership with AURA AERO to accelerate industrialisation of the ERA hybrid-electric aircraft

20 July

ReleaseNew Pipistrel Voyager brings next generation training capabilities and access to flight schools

8 July Yakima flight testing precedes a public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this summer.

Carbon Cub ULT gains regenerative turbine power

The TurboTech TP-R90 regenerative turbine engine has been fitted to CubCrafters' backcountry airframe, producing the first Sport Pilot‑eligible turboprop.

1 May

ReleaseSonex reopens – here for the long haul

27 March

ReleaseSonex is closing: a message from Mark Schaible

2025
7 August The Axe is now eligible to be certified under the FAA’s revised Light Sport Aircraft rules.

Skyfly shows Axe VCA as FAA paves path for light eVTOL use

The Axe embarked on a US road trip starting with AirVenture Oshkosh, just as new FAA MOSAIC rules opened up the sport pilot category.

24 July

ReleaseAURA AERO presents update on Integral and ERA programs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

21 July

ReleaseNighthawk Flight Systems' Guardian avionics suite selected for Comp Air Aviation 6.2 Piston and Turbine aircraft

20 July

ReleaseCubCrafters announces XCub and NXCub aircraft now available in amateur kit form at EAA AirVenture

2024
16 October

ReleaseNew edition of EAA’s Flight Test Manual offers even more resources for amateur-built aircraft community

2021
1 December

ReleaseEAA surpasses 250,000 members

2017
19 January

ReleaseEAA, FAA work toward streamlined approval of safety enhancing equipment

2016
25 July

ReleaseEAA announces new member benefit: Free access to Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS

29 March

ReleaseUnleaded aviation fuels advance to aircraft and engine testing

2012
3 May

ReleaseLisa Airplanes unveils its Akoya amphibious skiplane at EAA Airventure Oshkosh

2008
28 April

ReleaseEAA asks FAA to authorize use of electric motors in ultralight and light-sport aircraft