Naples Airport in Florida is nearing completion of a solar project, installing 270 rooftop panels to generate 100 kilowatts daily. The new sustainability initiative highlights the airport’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship while simultaneously driving financial savings and enhancing the airport’s resilience.
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Aviation Fuel Prices Continue Upward Trend
July 2026 brought modest increases to national aviation fuel prices, with both 100LL and Jet A seeing upward movement after a brief June respite. How do the prices at your local airport compare with others across the nation?
RAF Grant Expands Aviation Camping at Parlin Field
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has awarded a second grant to upgrade pilot camping amenities at New Hampshire’s Parlin Field. Discover how local volunteers are utilizing these funds to build a new covered shelter and add conveniences for visiting aviators exploring New England.
Put Your Gear Down Campaign Takes Off
The American Bonanza Society has launched the “Put Your Gear Down” campaign to combat landing gear mishaps, the costliest accidents in general aviation. Discover how this new initiative provides resources to help pilots prevent gear-up landings and preserve the Beechcraft fleet.
W04 Hosts Airport Appreciation Day
Celebrate aviation at the upcoming Ocean Shores Municipal Airport Appreciation Day on Aug. 29, 2026. Enjoy model airplane demonstrations, a classic car show, and more. Pilots are encouraged to fly in for the event.
New Tool Calculates The True Cost of Flight Training
PilotBound, a free cost-planning tool for student pilots, projects what a pilot certificate will actually cost using FAA examiner completion data rather than the 40-hour FAA minimum most flight school quotes are built on.
AviatorPro and Liberty University Partner on New Aviation Maintenance Training Platform
AviatorPro and Liberty University have partnered to launch a new FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance training platform.
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases Accident Case Study: Night Falls on Final
The AOPA Air Safety Institute’s latest Accident Case Study, Night Falls on Final, analyzes the tragic 2019 crash of a Piper Saratoga. Discover how lost instrument currency, fatigue, and marginal weather combined, causing an experienced pilot to become fatally disoriented during a challenging night approach.
AirVenture 2026 As Seen From My Notebook
With the hopes of remembering as much of AirVenture as I can, I keep a physical notebook in my pocket at all times. Visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with me, as seen through my notebook.