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SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Will Suspend More Than 70 Air Routes, Attempt New Goals

Flying Magazine

These AHAs define the temporarily closed airspace that would be established and published through a NOTAM prior to the launch/reentry. General aviation operations would similarly be impacted. The FAA told FLYING that 171 departures were delayed by an average of 28 minutes during Flight 8.

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Italian Grand Prix 2025: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

If you’re planning a mission to Milan for this event, expect increased general aviation (GA) activity beginning several days before the race and continuing a day or two afterward. A General Declaration is required for all international arrivals. We will update this article if/when a NOTAM is issued. Need support?

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Jeff Bezos’ 2025 Venice Wedding: Business Aviation Guide

Universal Weather

It operates 24/7 and does not require airport slots, but PPR (Prior Permission Required) is mandatory for all general aviation flights. Parking is limitedparticularly for large jetsand during peak periods, turnaround-only operations are common. Alternate airports to consider include: Treviso (LIPH) 24-hour AOE, approx.

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Understanding EFBs: What Student Pilots Need to Know Before They Take Off

Flying Magazine

Instead of dialing Flight Service to file a VFR flight plan, they can submit it from the same app they use to check NOTAMs and METARs. iFly EFB is a full-featured tool available on Android, iOS, and Windows that was developed by Adventure Pilot and was designed with general aviation (which includes the flight school environment) in mind.

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Relief Pilots Reminded Of Basics Of Safe Operations

AV Web

General aviation operators sprang into action to provide much needed relief for victims of Hurricane Helene. Third, pilots are reminded to stay on top of Notams and Temporarry Flight Restrictions (TFRs). Next, the Alliance hightly recommends operating rescue and relief flights with two pilots to help manage the unusual workload.

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Only Thing Better Than EAA AirVenture? Bringing Someone Who’s Never Been

Flying Magazine

June is upon us, and with it comes eager anticipation for the general aviation event of the year, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. AirVenture (July 21-27) is a massive fly-in where over 10,000 airplanes arrive for a weeklong celebration of all things aviation.

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How an EFB Helps Private Pilots Transition to IFR Flying

Flying Magazine

iFly EFB is a good example of an option designed specifically for general aviation (GA) pilots, offering powerful yet user-friendly tools for both VFR and IFR operations. If a NOTAM changes the minimums, or if convective SIGMETs pop up along your route, a printed page will not tell you.

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