Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
Centennial Airport New Base of Operations for AeroAngel
AeroAngel, a national charity providing free private flights for seriously ill children, is establishing its permanent headquarters at Centennial Airport in Colorado.
ATP Flight School Launches Career Track Discovery Program
ATP Flight School has launched the Career Track Discovery Program for aspiring airline pilots. Students with no prior experience can log 23 flight hours and complete ground school over four weeks, exploring the career path before committing to the full program.
Sliding Pilot Seat Leads to Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Test Flight
Stuart Bain submitted this photo and note: “Craig Samson test flying the restored Yak 12 over Long Island’s South Shore. The Yak was recovered in 2015 in Florida and restored at Bayport Aerodrome in New York.”
New Survey Highlights How General Aviation Pilots Feel About ADS-B
A recent Purdue University survey explores how general aviation pilots view Electronic Conspicuity technology, such as ADS-B. While a majority of respondents strongly support its safety benefits and ability to enhance situational awareness, many pilots also highlight significant ongoing concerns regarding data privacy, regulatory enforcement, and the use of their data to assess landing fees.
17-Year Restoration Completed on Historic TBM-3E Avenger
After a 17-year restoration involving over 50,000 volunteer hours, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has successfully rebuilt a TBM-3E Avenger.
Registration Opens for Aviation and Wreckchasing Symposium
The 13th Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium lands in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 26, 2026, offering a full day of presentations and stories of aircraft recovery worldwide.
Poor Fuel Management Leads to Beech 23 Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while on final approach to land, and the subsequent hard landing, which resulted in separation of the airplane’s landing gear.