The Short Wing Piper Club holds its 2026 convention June 22–26 at Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY). The event features mountain flying, warbird rides, and technical tours of Univair and BAS Parts Sales.
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Sonex Reopens With New Owner
ON Capital, Inc., led by aviator and general contractor Stephen Osborne, has acquired all the assets of Sonex, including the Sonex Aerospace and AeroConversions line of products.
WACO Aircraft, Centennial Aircraft Services Close Doors
The DIMOR Group has closed WACO Classic Aircraft and Centennial Aircraft Services, which provided aircraft maintenance at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL). The company’s Centennial FBO remains open, as well as San Francisco Latin American Cuisine.
New Seaplane Float Proposed for Hollywood Beach
The Hollywood Beach Seaplane Association has applied for a permit to install a new float.
The Next Generation of Aviation Competes With Bush Planes and Rubber Ducks
The competition involved designing, building, and flight testing a banner-towing bush plane, conducting charter flights for passengers (rubber ducks) and hauling cargo (hockey pucks) to pay for the airplane and start a banner towing business.
Help Reopen a Hidden Gem
Giant City State Park in southern Illinois has posted a survey asking for public comments on reopening its backcountry airstrip.
New Legislation Aims to Bridge Information Gap on Unleaded Avgas
Lawmakers have introduced the UNLEADED Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the FAA to establish an education program for general aviation’s transition to lead-free fuel.
New Hangars and Fuel Systems at Oklahoma’s GA Airports
New T-hangars, a new self-service 100LL fuel system, and new fences were among the projects completed at some of the state’s general aviation airports.
Celebrating Wilbur Wright’s Birthday
The First Flight Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Wright Brothers, raised more than $7,000 during a celebration of Wilbur Wright’s birthday April 16, 2026.