Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) offer an accessible and often more affordable entry into aviation, primarily requiring a simpler sport pilot certificate and catering to both new and experienced pilots.

Ultralight aircraft provide an accessible entry into aviation for beginners, often allowing flight without a pilot's license or extensive training if they adhere to specific FAA Part 103 regulations.

A buoyant market exists for light tactical transports like the Airbus C295 as the process of replacing legacy fleets gathers pace. Credit: Airbus Light tactical transport aircraft may not represent ...

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