The university will use the money to acquire state-of-the-art tools and technology that mirror equipment used in today’s aviation maintenance environments, including metal forming tools, wiring trainers, an aircraft engine test cell, and an industrial grinder, according to university officials.
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New owner for Waco FBO
The purchase includes Texas Aero’s full-service FBO, which will be rebranded as Freeman Jet Center-Waco, while Texas Aero Jet Sales will continue to operate independently under existing ownership.
GA barred from nation’s 12 biggest airports
New NOTAMs went into effect Nov. 10, 2025, prohibiting general aviation and non-scheduled operations at the nation’s largest airports.
Archer acquires LA airport
The company plans to make Hawthorne Airport its operational hub for its planned LA air taxi network, as well as a testbed for the AI-powered aviation technologies it is developing.
Vermont school district opens new aviation center at KBTV
The $12 million project renovated a nearly decrepit hangar at the airport, according to school district officials.
ATC cuts include some VFR approaches
Some VFR approaches will be prohibited at the air traffic control facilities that are part of the 10% reduction in flights at high traffic airports across the country.
Electrifying Florida
The partnership will focus on the research and exploration of infrastructure for UrbanLink’s future fleet of BETA Technologies electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft at Signature’s network of FBOs, company officials explained.
French aircraft manufacturer opens Florida facility
The initial production line will build the INTEGRAL family of two-seat, aerobatic-capable training aircraft, offered first with a Lycoming piston engine and subsequently in a 100% electric version. It was recently certified by EASA and FAA certification is underway, according to company officials.
Finding the Right Stuff
ALSIM and Orbit Groundschool have formed a new partnership to develop an automated pilot selection and evaluation tool.