A new safety tool, Airborne Hotspots, uses crowdsourced ADS-B data to map Loss of Separation “hotspots,” helping pilots visualize high-risk traffic areas and improve flight safety nationwide.
Why does it take so long?
The FAA’s massive 471-page Part 141 modernization report is here. Use Skyfarer’s interactive hub to make understanding and commenting on the report easier.
50 Hours or Three Years
Should aircraft inspections move to a “50 hours or three years” schedule? Explore the potential benefits, economic impacts, and FAA hurdles of this proposed maintenance shift.
Free A&P Classes Coming for High Schoolers in Michigan
Jackson County Airport (KJXN) plans to launch a non-profit in 2027 offering free aviation maintenance training to high schoolers, funded by an accelerated adult program.
Another Set Of Eyes
You likely have a regular mechanic. Do you ever let another perform your annual inspection?
Aerial Firefighting: 800 Gallons At A Time
The Fire Boss is aviation’s ultimate hybrid: An Air Tractor AT-802 turned elite firefighter. Discover the high-stakes world of water scooping, the veteran pilots behind the stick, and how this niche fleet dominates global wildfires.
New Aircraft Tax Nearing Repeal in Washington State
The tax is scheduled to takeoff April 1, 2026, but State Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), who originally sponsored the tax, is trying to repeal it after “vigorous opposition” to the new tax.
You Never Know
At 85, non-pilot Larry Cole has a vintage hangar he’s sees becoming a one-of-a-kind Airbnb destination at some airport.
Replace How Many Radars?
The new contract calls for replacing 612 radars by June 2028.