Hopefully a statement released today (August 10, 2026) by Innospec will allow the GA marketplace to take a breath.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Early Start to the Day
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Just after sunrise, a pair of 180 Skywagons owned by Dave Clark and Rusty Eichorn quietly await their fly out to fishing adventures for the day while parked at the dock at Rusty Eichorn’s cabin on Fog Lake in Northwest Ontario, Canada.”
Unleaded Avgas Transition Faces More Delays And Challenges
The path to unleaded avgas remains bumpy following announcements at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. With the FAA’s transition plan lacking finality, differing approval paths for GAMI and Swift Fuels, and looming deadlines, the general aviation industry faces complex challenges on the road to an unleaded future.
New Grant Paves Way for Transformation of KBKV
Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
Centennial Airport New Base of Operations for AeroAngel
AeroAngel, a national charity providing free private flights for seriously ill children, is establishing its permanent headquarters at Centennial Airport in Colorado.
ATP Flight School Launches Career Track Discovery Program
ATP Flight School has launched the Career Track Discovery Program for aspiring airline pilots. Students with no prior experience can log 23 flight hours and complete ground school over four weeks, exploring the career path before committing to the full program.
Sliding Pilot Seat Leads to Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: Test Flight
Stuart Bain submitted this photo and note: “Craig Samson test flying the restored Yak 12 over Long Island’s South Shore. The Yak was recovered in 2015 in Florida and restored at Bayport Aerodrome in New York.”
Road Trip: On My Way to Oshkosh
Join one “Plane Nerd” on a cross-country road trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. From exploring Cold War jet fighters in Idaho to discovering agricultural drones in Iowa, experience the scenic grandeur and aviation treasures found along the journey to the world’s greatest aviation celebration.