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25 aviation articles tagged “General Aviation

CAAC Suspends General Aviation After Beijing Tower Crash

The CAAC has grounded all general aviation flights in China following a fatal collision between a Sunward Aurora SA60L and the CITIC Tower.

Jul 1, 20264 min
CAAC Suspends General Aviation After Beijing Tower Crash
Safety

Sunward SA60L Crashes Into Beijing CITIC Tower

A Sunward SA60L Aurora light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's 528-meter CITIC Tower on June 26, 2026, triggering an investigation.

Jun 27, 20264 min
Sunward SA60L Crashes Into Beijing CITIC Tower
Safety

Pittsfield Municipal Airport: A Century of Aviation Growth

Pittsfield Municipal Airport has evolved from a 1931 barnstorming venue to a modern corporate facility with a 5,792-foot runway.

Jun 20, 20263 min
Pittsfield Municipal Airport: A Century of Aviation Growth
Airports

Ciudad Real Airport Reopens for MRO After 14 Years

Ciudad Real International Airport is pivoting to a maintenance and cargo hub, launching a 25-year partnership with Sabena Technics to service 100 aircraft.

Jun 17, 20264 min
Ciudad Real Airport Reopens for MRO After 14 Years
Business

Missing Beechcraft Baron HI-1145 Search in Caribbean

Search operations continue for a Dominican Republic-registered Beechcraft 58P Baron that went missing over the Caribbean Sea on June 12, 2026.

Jun 15, 20264 min
Missing Beechcraft Baron HI-1145 Search in Caribbean
Safety

Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Crashes Near Medulin; 4 Dead

Four Austrian nationals, including Funtime founder Walter Pondorfer, died in a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 crash near Medulin, Croatia, on June 4.

Jun 6, 20263 min
Beechcraft Bonanza G36 Crashes Near Medulin; 4 Dead
Safety

AVFlight Opens New Hangar at Coleman Young Airport

The first new facility at Coleman Young Municipal Airport in 60 years has opened, marking a significant step in the airport's ongoing revitalization.

Jun 4, 20264 min
AVFlight Opens New Hangar at Coleman Young Airport
Airlines

Cessna 206 Crashes in Colombia, Killing 4

A Cessna 206 operated by Aerolineas Llaneras crashed during take-off at Vanguardia Airport on June 1, 2026, resulting in 4 fatalities.

Jun 2, 20264 min
Cessna 206 Crashes in Colombia, Killing 4
Safety

EASA, EUROCONTROL Detail Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases

EASA and EUROCONTROL published use cases for Electronic Conspicuity to prevent mid-air collisions by making all aircraft, including drones, visible.

May 20, 20265 min
EASA, EUROCONTROL Detail Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases
Regulatory

Cessna 421C Crash Caused by Icing, NTSB Finds

An NTSB report finds a Cessna 421C crash in Texas that killed 5 was caused by anti-icing system failure, leading to an inflight breakup.

May 17, 20265 min
Cessna 421C Crash Caused by Icing, NTSB Finds
Safety

Embraer EMB-721C Crash Kills 3 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

An Embraer EMB-721C crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing three of the five people aboard and sparking a CENIPA probe.

May 5, 20265 min
Embraer EMB-721C Crash Kills 3 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Safety

Two Killed in Beechcraft 58 Crash Near New Market, TN; NTSB Investigates

A Beechcraft 58 crashed near New Market, TN, resulting in two fatalities; the FAA and NTSB are now leading the investigation into the incident.

Apr 16, 20264 min
Two Killed in Beechcraft 58 Crash Near New Market, TN; NTSB Investigates
Safety

Two Killed in Extra 300 Light Aircraft Crash in Western Germany

German authorities have opened an investigation into a fatal Extra 300 light aircraft crash in western Germany that killed two occupants near Aachen.

Apr 15, 20263 min
Two Killed in Extra 300 Light Aircraft Crash in Western Germany
Safety

Textron Aviation Upgrades Cessna Piston Fleet with New Avionics and EIS

Textron Aviation is upgrading its Cessna piston lineup with new Garmin avionics and a Lycoming electronic ignition system to enhance performance and...

Apr 11, 20265 min
Textron Aviation Upgrades Cessna Piston Fleet with New Avionics and EIS
Technology

ATSB: Worn Brakes, Fast Approach Caused Cessna 310R Runway Excursion

An ATSB report found a Cessna 310R runway excursion was caused by a fast approach, degraded brakes from maintenance errors, and weight calculation flaws.

Apr 10, 20265 min
ATSB: Worn Brakes, Fast Approach Caused Cessna 310R Runway Excursion
Safety

Sling 2 Aircraft Crashes on Catalina Island; Two Fatalities Confirmed

Federal agencies are investigating the fatal crash of a Sling 2 aircraft on Catalina Island that resulted in the death of its two occupants.

Apr 10, 20264 min
Sling 2 Aircraft Crashes on Catalina Island; Two Fatalities Confirmed
Safety

NTSB Investigates Fatal Piper PA-32 Crash at Marana Airport in Arizona

The NTSB is investigating a fatal Piper PA-32 crash at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona after the aircraft veered off the runway, killing two people.

Apr 9, 20264 min
NTSB Investigates Fatal Piper PA-32 Crash at Marana Airport in Arizona
Safety

TSB Investigates Cessna 172 Flight School Crash at Pitt Meadows Airport

The TSB has dispatched investigators to a Cessna 172 crash at Pitt Meadows Airport that injured a pilot during a training flight on Monday, March 30.

Mar 31, 20264 min
TSB Investigates Cessna 172 Flight School Crash at Pitt Meadows Airport
Safety

F-16s Intercept Civilian Aircraft Near Air Force One in Florida

NORAD F-16s intercepted a civilian aircraft near Palm Beach, FL, after it violated a presidential TFR, prompting a ground stop and flare deployment.

Mar 30, 20265 min
F-16s Intercept Civilian Aircraft Near Air Force One in Florida
Regulatory

Ghana Parliament Pledges Support for Tema Microlight Crash Probe

Ghana's Parliament has pledged full support for the investigation into the fatal March 16 microlight crash in Tema that killed two brothers.

Mar 29, 20265 min
Ghana Parliament Pledges Support for Tema Microlight Crash Probe
Safety
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