Caldwell Executive Airport in Idaho will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 5, 2026. The milestone event features a full day of family-friendly activities, including a pilot fly-in, an artisan market, live music, and more to honor five decades of local aviation history.
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Free Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course Boosts Young Eagles Program
More than 200,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journey through the free Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.
New Owner For KFAR Flight School
Fargo Jet Center has sold its flight school to Fargo Wings. Under new leadership, the school will remain at the FBO’s facilities at Hector International Airport to ensure a seamless transition for students.
General Aviation Fatal Accident Rate Drops So Far in 2026
The latest data from the General Aviation Joint Safety Committee reveals positive trends for the 2026 general aviation fatal accident rate. You can take a deep dive into the data, looking at accidents month by month or by category.
smartATIS Automates Weather Broadcasts at KAPF
Naples Airport in Florida has modernized its operations by implementing the Frequentis smartATIS system, replacing manual updates with automated real-time weather and airfield broadcasts. The upgrade reduces controller workload, alleviates radio frequency congestion, and guarantees pilots receive the most current information before landing.
New President Named at Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation has appointed Brian Rohloff as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 31, 2026. He succeeds Ron Draper, who is retiring after eight years at the helm.
Safe Pilot Partnership Offers GA Pilots Discounts For Recurrent Training
5X5 Aviation Insurance has partnered with Sporty’s and PilotWorkshops to launch the Safe Pilot Partnership, a new initiative that allows piston aircraft pilots to lower their annual insurance premiums by completing recurrent training courses and scenario-based workshops.
Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inducts Max Trescott
The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott as its 2026 honoree. Recognized for his extensive aviation education contributions and decades of dual instruction, Trescott joins an elite group of aviation educators with a dedication to safe flight.
A New Lease on Life for the Tillamook Air Museum
The Tillamook Air Museum is getting a new lease on life following an agreement between the Port of Tillamook Bay and the Vintage Aviation Museum, a non-profit in Utah.