Checkride day. Just hearing the phrase can make even the most well-prepared student pilot feel a little nervous. After months of studying, flying, and practicing maneuvers, it all comes down to one...

Modern aircraft are doing more than ever before. With the rise of smart avionics, today’s cockpits are filled with systems that think, adapt, and assist in real time. These advances are not limited...

Aviation safety has always been a top priority, and today, technology is pushing those safety standards even higher. One of the most powerful tools shaping the future of safe flying is big data....

Augmented reality (AR) might sound like something from a futuristic movie, but it is already starting to reshape the world of aviation. For student pilots and newly certified private pilots, AR...

The way pilots navigate the skies is undergoing a major transformation. For decades, aviation relied on a network of ground-based navigation aids like VORs, NDBs, and ILS systems. These provided the...

Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are changing the face of aviation. They are being used for everything from aerial photography and package delivery to infrastructure inspection...