The FAA’s 47th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey has launched, with the agency asking aircraft owners to share the number of hours flown in 2024, as well as the ways people use general aviation aircraft.
Briefings
Tuskegee Airmen Harry Stewart flies west
Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen, died Feb. 2, 2025, at his home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He was 100.
Flightstar expands maintenance division
Flightstar Corporation, a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul operation (MRO) based at University of Illinois/Willard Airport (KCMI) in Central Illinois, has expanded its maintenance operations with the completion of a new hangar.
Space-related content added to EAA AeroEducate
The agreement with Sierra Space provides EAA AeroEducate with an expert to help create new space-focused activities for the K-12 students who use the platform.
Epic Flight Academy opens new flight school at KADS
Epic Flight Academy has opened its newest flight school at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas.
Sporty’s acquires PilotWorkshops
“This partnership unites two organizations with a shared mission: To make flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere,” Sporty’s officials said.
KEKY reclassified as national airport
“This is a monumental step forward for our city,” said Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. “The reclassification of the Bessemer Municipal Airport as a National Airport will not only expand its operational capabilities, but also catalyze economic development in our area.”
How often do you fly in a year?
Pilots are asked to complete a short anonymous survey on how many hours they fly each year, as well as their attitudes toward recurrent flight training.
Minnesota seeks input on future of electric aviation
Information collected from the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study will help government officials identify the airports in the state that are suitable to support electric aircraft operations, according to officials.