The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalised a rule significantly expanding its definition of light-sport aircraft (LSA), opening the category to far more designs and possibly making ...

With a maximum takeoff weight between 1,322 and 1,433 pounds, the small sport aircraft, or light sport aircraft (LSA), is one of the smallest among the different classes of aircraft. Normally used for ...

The FAA officially signed MOSAIC on July 18, 2025, marking what many see as the biggest shake-up in light aircraft regulation ...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WLUK) -- The U.S. Secretary of Transportation made an announcement Tuesday at EAA AirVenture that will change the light-sport aircraft market. Modifications to safety and aircraft ...

A 2011 Arion Lightning light sport aircraft is featured as today's top pick, known for its speed, precise handling, and efficient design. The aircraft has 475 airframe and engine hours, 277 propeller ...

Credit: Molly McMillin OSHKOSH—On the second day of the EAA AirVenture airshow, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced that a rule regarding MOSAIC (Modernization of Special ...

The FAA's new MOSAIC rule expands the types of aircraft that sport pilots can fly, including some four-seat models. Sport pilot training requires less flight time than a private pilot's license and is ...

This certificate is the first aircraft production certificate of this type aircraft issued to a China domestic brand aviation manufacturing enterprise by the Civil Aviation Administration of China ...

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on FAA certification of light sport and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The first can be found here. The FAA is proposing a rule ...

The introduction of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule by the FAA promises to significantly expand the eligibility and scope for sport pilot certification. At its ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A nonprofit organization donated two airplanes and money to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation. Ownership of the two Vashon Ranger Light Sport ...

The FAA's new Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule significantly expands the eligibility and operational scope for sport pilot certification. Sport pilots can now fly a ...