The FAA levied fines ranging from $1,771 to $36,770, as well as suspended or revoke drone pilot certificates.
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Zenith Workshop Returns to Texas
The workshop begins Friday morning, March 6, at Boerne Stage Airfield and concludes the following day. On March 7, Zenith will also host an informal regional fly-in gathering for Zenith aircraft owners, pilots, builders, and aviation enthusiasts.
Fatal Experimental Accidents Down
Fatal accidents are down among experimental aircraft, even as flight hours have increased.
Safety Extends Beyond Pilots
Stallion 51 recently held a training session for 94 firefighters to prepare them in case of an emergency involving a P-51, T-6 Texan, and L-39 TurboJet.
Banyan Air Service Adds King Air Maintenance at KSGJ
In addition to supporting HondaJet and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, the facility at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida, is now offering King Air maintenance.
New Year Brings Mixed Bag for Fuel Prices
While some fuel prices rose slightly in January 2026, compared to December 2025, others actually fell or remained unchanged, according to the latest data from iFlightPlanner.
FAA Seeks Public Input on Part 141 Modernization
Have ideas on how to improve pilot training? The FAA is hosting virtual meetings and accepting written comments through April 2026 to help modernize Part 141 regulations.
New Pilatus Production Facility in the Works at KSRQ
The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida will handle production, sales, and service, according to officials with the Switzerland-based company.
The Three-Cue Rule: How Seasoned Pilots Avoid VFR Into IMC
A recent study reveals how experienced pilots use a “multi-cue integration strategy” to avoid VFR-into-IMC. By identifying specific triggers and following the “Three-Cue Rule,” pilots can make safer, proactive decisions before weather conditions become life-threatening.