A Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge rules the city violated state law in approving a residential development near Watsonville Municipal Airport in California.
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From Rock Tours to Rescue Missions
Tom Scholz, founder of the rock group Boston, has donated his 1980 Bonanza to Pilots To The Rescue.
Museum Partners With Local School District on High School Aviation Program
The Museum of Flight is partnering with the Peninsula School District to launch a new Aviation Academy. Replicating the successful Aeronautical Science Pathway, the program offers students hands-on training and up to 60 college credits at no cost to families.
Oklahoma High School Aviation Championship Launches
The championship, which was held Feb. 20-21, 2026, at the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus, brought together 12 finalist teams from across the state. Students participated in flight simulation rounds, showcasing their technical skills and aviation knowledge during the competition.
New Aircraft Tax Nearing Repeal in Washington State
The tax is scheduled to takeoff April 1, 2026, but State Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), who originally sponsored the tax, is trying to repeal it after “vigorous opposition” to the new tax.
Alton Bay Ice Runway Has Record-Breaking Season
The ice runway, which opened for the season Jan. 31, recorded its 765th landing on Feb. 16.
GA Survey Launches
The FAA’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) has launched, with the agency asking general aviation aircraft owners to report on their operations during the calendar year 2025.
The MOSAIC Loophole That Isn’t
The truth is we enjoy such incredible freedom to fly as we choose, to the destinations we wish, in the aircraft we opt to pilot, it’s actually difficult for some of us to recognize the full breadth of our bounty.
Hartzell Propeller Opens New Innovation Center
The center will be home to all Hartzell carbon fiber propeller production, as well as research and development for Advanced Air Mobility and other emerging markets.