The Special Olympics Airlift mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker pilots and aircraft owners to provide a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience for Special Olympics athletes. The Airlift will transport hundreds of athletes and coaches across the country to and from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
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Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
This year’s honorees represent the best of Kentucky’s aviation heritage, from pioneering military service to groundbreaking achievements in air racing and aerospace manufacturing, according to officials.
KVDF wraps up years of airfield improvements
Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Florida is finishing up airfield projects that have “thoroughly modernized the Tampa Bay region’s busiest general aviation facility,” according to airport officials.
FAA approves uAvionix tower surveillance system
FlightLine APRT, designed specifically for the 91 contract airport traffic control towers that are not equipped with any form of surveillance, provides real-time aircraft position information based on ADS-B data, presented on a web-based display for controllers to use in the tower, company officials explain.
Largest all-electric fuel truck unveiled
Skymark Refuelers, in partnership with World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation, have unveiled the country’s largest all-electric aircraft fuel truck: A 7,000-gallon EV Refueler designed for sustainable fueling operations at airports nationwide.
Mechanic shortage expected to continue at least through 2035
Demand from commercial air transport alone is expected to drive a 10% shortage in certificated mechanics in 2025. By 2035, that’s expected to narrow to 7%, but that doesn’t account for the demand for mechanics in general aviation.
Museum to issue pilot licenses to kids
This Halloween, youngsters can earn an official Broomstick Pilot License from the Aviation Museum of N.H.
Northwest Aviation Services under new ownership
Aaron and Jennifer Martin have purchased Northwest Aviation Services from Neil Stone.
ASTM approves new standard for GA aircraft airbags
Up until now, FAA special conditions have been employed as existing regulations did not envision airbag technology in aircraft.