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Fall 2026 FAA Safety Briefing cover

Future of Flight

The Fall 2026 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine focuses on the future of flight in the national airspace system. Feature articles include a review of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, a status update on the nation's Brand New Air Traffic Control System, and a profile of Flight Standards' Emerging Technologies Division. We also take an in-depth look at the MOSAIC rule and its impact on the GA community. 

Download the Fall 2026 issue or use the links below to read each article on our blog. 

Feature Articles

 
Mastering MOSAIC

Mastering MOSAIC

What Every Airman Needs to Know About the FAA's Overhaul of Light Sport Regulations

Breaking barriers with BNATCS

Breaking Barriers with BNATCS

The FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System is Transforming Aviation Safety and Efficiency

eVTOL

FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

Advancing Aviation's Next Frontier

Future of Propulsion

The Future of Aircraft Propulsion

From Hydrogen to Electric, Cutting-edge Propulsion Systems are Pushing Aviation Forward

Architects of Innovation

The Architects of Innovation

How the FAA's Emerging Technologies Division is Shaping the Future of the NAS

Departments

Bryan Bedford

Flying Into the Future

Leadership Landing: a message from FAA's leadership

Aeromedical Advisory

Supporting the Next Generation of Pilots

Aeromedical Advisory: A Checkup on All Things Aeromedical

Drone debrief

Know the Rules Before Operating Drones Over People

Drone Debrief: drone safety roundup

Nuts, Bolts and Electrons

Aircraft Maintenance Under Remote Control

Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons: GA Maintenance Issues

Vertically Speaking

Flight Path to a Just Culture

Vertically Speaking: Safety Issues for Rotorcraft Pilots

Checklist

Intelligent Technologies in Aviation

Checklist: FAA resources and safety reminders

Laurie Armeta

Laurie Armetta, FAA’s Emerging Technologies Division

Faces: FAA Employee Profile

Last updated: Friday, October 9, 2026