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.
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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.
Call To Action: Support Utah Backcountry Airstrips
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has issued a call to action asking pilots to submit comments supporting access to 10 Utah backcountry airstrips. The Bureau of Land Management is currently evaluating the sites, and public feedback is critical before the Sept. 3, 2026, deadline.
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Breaks Records
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium broke several records, bringing together nearly 200 attendees and 47 speakers to discuss Advanced Air Mobility and the latest advancements in electric aircraft designs, propulsion systems, and FAA regulations.
Hybrid-Electric Demonstration Flights Held Across Three States
The FAA and DOT recently partnered with Electra to conduct a series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights. Connecting small regional airports to major airline hubs across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, these tests will provide data essential to integrating Advanced Air Mobility safely into the National Airspace System.
EAA Reveals Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Class of 2026
The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.