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Thursday, January 22, 2026

FAA Airport, Navigation & Chart Data is Current for January 22 Cycle

Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

Official airport, navigation and chart data for the FAA's 56-day AIRAC cycle beginning January 22, 2026 became current today as of 09:01Z.  This includes updated georeferenced data for airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures available in iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone.

Anytime you access iFlightPlanner or iFlightPlanner for AOPA from your desktop, laptop, or smartphone browser you can be confident you're seeing the most current and accurate data available.

To ensure iFlightPlanner is current on your iPhone or iPad, simply tap "Check for Updates" in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab.  Each app will quickly tell you which packages need to be updated!

The iFlightPlanner Crew
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A Smarter Digital Logbook with Seamless ForeFlight Import

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

A pilot-first digital logbook designed to reduce cost, complexity, and the headache of switching EFBs.

We’ve rebuilt the iFlightPlanner digital logbook from the ground up to better serve pilots at every stage, from first solo through professional operations.

Available now to iFlightPlanner Premium members, the rebuilt logbook reduces the cost and complexity pilots increasingly associate with legacy logbook and electronic flight bag (EFB) platforms, while making it easier to switch without losing years of hard-earned flight history.

As more pilots take a closer look at the tools they rely on every day, two frustrations come up again and again: rigid logbook formats and being locked into proprietary data. Our goal with this redesign was simple—build a logbook that adapts to the way you actually fly.

“We hear from pilots all the time who are frustrated by rising costs and increasingly complex EFBs,” said Andy Matthews, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at iFlightPlanner. “Even when they’re ready to try something different, switching feels risky because all of their flight history is tied up in one system. We rebuilt our logbook to work for everyone from student pilots to professionals, and we’re the first flight planning platform to offer a true one-to-one ForeFlight logbook import for our members. That removes a big barrier and gives pilots confidence to make the move.”

A Logbook That Adapts to Your Flying

The redesigned iFlightPlanner logbook lets you choose exactly which fields you want to see. No more scrolling past columns that don’t apply to your flying. You decide what matters and what doesn’t.

Screenshot showing customizable logbook fields available to iFlightPlanner Premium members

Customize exactly which logbook fields you see, so your logbook matches the way you fly.

 

Because iFlightPlanner already knows key details from your flight planning—like aircraft type and configuration—it also cuts down on duplicate data entry. For example, when you fly a Cessna 172S, the system already understands it’s a piston, single-engine airplane with fixed tricycle gear, so you’re not manually filling out multiple hour categories for every flight.

Instead of focusing only on traditional currency boxes, iFlightPlanner is built around proficiency. Proficiency insights are guided by minimums frameworks used by organizations such as EAA’s IMC Club, helping you think beyond legal requirements and better understand real-world readiness.

You can also export your logbook data at any time, so you always remain in control of your flight history.

Seamless ForeFlight Logbook Import

To make switching easier, iFlightPlanner Premium members can import their ForeFlight logbook using a direct, field-matched process using an all-new import utility.

Screenshot showing the seamless ForeFlight logbook import process in iFlightPlanner

A clean, one-to-one ForeFlight import preserves your flight history without reformatting or re-entry.

  1. Export the ForeFlight logbook as a CSV file
  2. Upload the downloaded file from your computer
  3. Start the import process with a single click

The ForeFlight import also brings over your aircraft list and associated logbook settings, including category, gear type, engine type, complex, high performance, TAA, and pressurization. While aircraft models require a quick manual selection, iFlightPlanner’s bulk model selector makes that step fast and straightforward. The result is a clean, accurate transfer with no reformatting, no guessing, and no re-entry.

“What stood out to me was how clean the import was,” said one pilot who recently made the switch. “Everything landed exactly where it should. It felt like iFlightPlanner actually understood how pilots log time.”

Available Across Devices

The iFlightPlanner logbook works on the web, iPad, and iPhone. While there’s no native Android app, the web platform is fully responsive and Android pilots are supported through our Bring Your Own EFB (BYOEFB) Program, allowing you to use iFlightPlanner alongside the apps and devices you already prefer.

Pricing and Competitive Upgrade Program

The enhanced logbook is included with iFlightPlanner Premium, priced at $99.99 annually. Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) receive a 20% discount through iFlightPlanner for AOPA.

We also offer a Competitive Upgrade Program to help pilots transition from other platforms without unnecessary overlap or duplicate costs, making it easier to switch on a timeline that works for you.

Questions?

Questions or want to learn more? Send us a message!

The iFlightPlanner Crew
PLAN. FLY. LOG.

Monday, January 19, 2026

FAA Airport, Navigation & Chart Data is Available for January 22 Cycle

Monday, January 19, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone users may now download airport and navigation data as well as aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA Data Cycle that goes into effect on January 22, 2026.  Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check For Updates."

Pilots using iFlightPlanner for AOPA or iFlightPlanner on their desktop, laptop, or mobile device will see iFlightPlanner automatically make the transition to the new data at 9:01Z on January 22.

Friday, January 16, 2026

FAA Details Airspace Procedures for Super Bowl LX

Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

via AVweb

The FAA has outlined special airspace procedures and temporary flight restrictions in advance of Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. General aviation pilots operating in the San Francisco Bay Area between February 4 and February 10 should expect increased traffic, reservation requirements, and additional air traffic management initiatives. The FAA plans to implement special arrival and departure procedures, along with airport reservation programs at select airports, to manage demand and reduce delays. On game day, a stadium-centered TFR will be in effect, restricting most general aviation operations within defined airspace. Pilots are strongly encouraged to review NOTAMs, coordinate with local FBOs, and file flight plans early.

» Full Story: AVweb

 


iFlightPlanner Comment:

iFlightPlanner will reflect all published Super Bowl LX TFRs, special procedures, and related NOTAMs to help pilots plan arrivals and departures with confidence. Pilots should also review the FAA’s Safety Plan for Super Bowl LX at faa.gov/superbowl and confirm airport-specific requirements before operating in the Bay Area.

The iFlightPlanner Crew
PLAN. FLY. LOG.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

FAA Advances Unleaded Avgas Transition With Comparative Fuel Testing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

via AvBrief

The FAA plans to begin comparative testing of unleaded aviation gasoline candidates as part of its continued effort to transition the general aviation fleet away from leaded 100LL. The testing will evaluate multiple fuel formulations side by side to better understand differences in performance, operability, and materials compatibility across a broad range of piston aircraft and engines. According to the FAA, the comparison effort will build on existing lab and flight test data and help inform future approval pathways. The work is intended to support a safe and orderly fleet-wide transition to unleaded fuel while minimizing operational disruption for aircraft owners, operators, and maintenance providers.

Fueling a general aviation aircraft
Photo Credit: FAA

» Full Story: AvBrief

 


iFlightPlanner Comment:

As unleaded fuel options continue to progress through testing and approval, iFlightPlanner will keep fuel availability and pricing data updated to help pilots plan accordingly, including tracking where alternatives are offered.

The iFlightPlanner Crew
PLAN. FLY. LOG.

Monday, January 12, 2026

FAA Releases Draft Plan to Transition General Aviation to Unleaded Avgas

Monday, January 12, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

via AVweb

The FAA has released a draft implementation plan outlining how it intends to transition the general aviation fleet away from leaded 100LL avgas. The document focuses on supporting the approval and deployment of unleaded fuel alternatives, coordinating with industry and government stakeholders, and minimizing disruption to aircraft operators during the transition. The plan builds on the ongoing work of the EAGLE initiative and emphasizes safety, fleet compatibility, and infrastructure readiness. While the FAA does not mandate a specific fuel, it describes steps to accelerate testing, certification, and adoption of viable unleaded options while maintaining operational continuity across the national airport system.

General aviation aircraft on the ramp during fueling operations
Photo Credit: AVweb

» Full Story: AVweb

 


iFlightPlanner Comment:

iFlightPlanner will continue tracking and clearly labeling unleaded fuel availability as the FAA’s plan progresses, helping pilots understand what fuels are offered at each airport before they arrive.

The iFlightPlanner Crew
PLAN. FLY. LOG.

Monday, January 5, 2026

Caribbean Airspace Bans Snarl New Year’s Return Travel

Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

via AIN Online

Temporary airspace bans and routing restrictions associated with military activity in Venezuela disrupted New Year’s return travel for business aviation operators departing the Caribbean. Charter, fractional, and private operators were forced to reroute flights, delay departures, and adjust fuel and crew planning as congestion built at alternate airports. The situation highlighted how rapidly changing geopolitical conditions can impact holiday travel patterns and strain regional aviation infrastructure.

» Full Story: AIN Online

 


iFlightPlanner Comment:

For operators flying in and out of the Caribbean, this serves as a reminder to plan extra margin into return legs and to re-check routing constraints, NOTAMs, and fuel availability before departure.

The iFlightPlanner Crew
PLAN. FLY. LOG.