Joining the network are Silver Sky Aviation in Wasilla, Alaska, for the Kodiak and Victory Lane Aviation in North Carolina and Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington, Illinois, for the TBM.
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Epic Flight Academy gets FAA nod to conduct check rides
“Epic can now set check ride dates and times internally, avoiding delays caused by limited Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability,” said Shane Williams, Director of Flight Operations.
National Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2026
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has revealed the Class of 2026, which includes inventors, astronauts, educators, record-setters, and the “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot.
New Business Aviation Fact Book released
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released a new edition of the Business Aviation Fact Book, a 33-page overview of the industry, detailing its role in the economy and transportation system, and the services it provides to citizens, companies and communities.
Experts unpack real-world accidents in new Spotlight on Safety
“As we all know, this has been a year marked by a number of troubling incidents and tragic accidents, including those involving business aviation,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Some of this year’s incidents have involved longstanding root causes. By examining actual recent events with known causal factors, we can highlight the best practices needed to mitigate the likelihood of similar outcomes in the future.”
Peyton Manning to lead Special Olympics Airlift
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.
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.