Black Hawk wreckage in the Potomac River [Credit: U.S Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles]
Key Takeaways:
2025 saw two significant aviation accidents: a deadly mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet near Washington D.C., and a non-fatal Delta Connection rollover crash in Toronto attributed to icy conditions.
The FAA's Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) dramatically expanded sport pilot privileges, removing weight limits and allowing them to fly a wider range of aircraft, including many traditional trainers.
The NTSB concluded investigations into two high-profile general aviation crashes, one linked to a CFI's unprofessional conduct and another involving a celebrity attributed to engine issues and aircraft weight/balance.
A 43-day government shutdown impacted aviation services, causing commercial flight reductions, limited general aviation support, and delays in projects like the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum redesign.
When you write about aviation for a living, it’s easy to get buried in the narrative. But sometimes there are events and stories that we remember better than others.
As is tradition at FLYING, we’re taking a look back at 2025 for the stories we remember the most.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
