A new study shows that piloting a light aircraft remains an inherently risky business, accounting for over 90% of aviation-related fatalities. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

General aviation (GA) safety showed virtually no improvement from 2011 to 2012, frustrating aviation officials as accident statistics remained stagnant. This lack of safety progress for GA contrasts ...

A coalition of aviation organizations, led by AOPA and the FAA Safety Team, has launched the "National Pause for General Aviation Safety" initiative. The initiative encourages general aviation pilots ...

General aviation safety has come under the spotlight in the USA after the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted the sector in its "Most Wanted" list of areas for improvement. The NTSB ...

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AOPA’s Mike Ginter introduces the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo on April 1. Credit: Molly McMillin LAKELAND, Florida—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots ...

After scores of general avaition accidents over the past several decades, Colorado's Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has established a safety task force. Aspen-Pitkin County's board of commissioners has ...

The air traffic control tower at Reagan Washington National Airport. Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images The FAA is temporarily banning general and business aviation flights at 12 of the nation’s busiest ...

A new study shows that piloting a light aircraft remains an inherently risky business, accounting for over 90% of aviation-related fatalities*. Private air travel – termed ‘general aviation’ as ...