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.
A Comanche Returns Home
About 43 years after his great-grandfather sold his 1966 Piper Comanche 260B, Brenden Rowland was able to return it to the family.
Free hangar, one catch
Ryan Luetzow wants to give away his 100-foot by 120-foot hangar at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) in Wisconsin. But there’s a catch: Whoever accepts the offer has to take over his lease, which tops $3,000 a month.