Isaiah Hand, a 20-year-old Aviation Science major at Tuskegee University, made history in August 2025 by earning his private pilot certificate at Moton Field — the first Tuskegee student in nearly 80 years to earn his wings under the relaunched four-year Aviation Science Degree Program. He follows the legacy of Tuskegee Airmen, who became the nation’s first Black military pilots in 1942.
National Air and Space Museum expanding Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
This is the first major change to the center’s public areas since its opening in 2003, according to museum officials.
Beacon Air opens new FBO at KCOD
The FBO opened in the summer of 2025 operating out of an existing facility that was formerly occupied by a corporate flight department and an FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) in Cody, Wyoming.
Fatigue failure leads to forced landing
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder exhaust valve rocker boss.
Picture of the Day: Relaxing in the grass
Dan Lakeman submitted this photo and note: “A Piper PA-11 relaxing in the grass.”
Aviation Funding Stability Act introduced
The proposed measure would insulate FAA programs and personnel from a government shutdown
Honor Flight Long Island to take 46 vets to DC
“Our Fall Flight includes 42 Vietnam War veterans who will receive long overdue recognition and thanks for their service,” said Bill Jones, President of Honor Flight Long Island. “They’ll be accompanied by four elder comrades, one World War II veteran and three veterans of the Korean War.”
$145,000 in scholarships offered to high school students
“This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards,” said Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna.” To date, we’ve given more than $445,000 to 35 high school students since we began making these awards in 2016. We give scholarships for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.”
Pilot crashes while planning out his own runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from obstacles during the simulated landing approach which led to a collision with a fence and a building.