State Aviation Journal

Carbon Cub UL Flies from Yakima, Washington to Australia in Epic Around-the-World Adventure
Photo – David Green’s Carbon Cub UL “Dusty,” N456DG, arrives at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during its nearly 17,000 NM journey from the United States to Australia. Photo Credit: Toru Yajima CubCrafters recently announced the successful completion of an extraordinary international journey by Australian pilot and aircraft owner David Green, […]
Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility to Support Growing Demand
Photo – Dignitaries at the Cirrus Grand Forks expansion ribbon cutting. On Friday, Cirrus celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in manufacturing excellence, safety and quality as well as long-term growth. The multi-million-dollar expansion provides the additional production capacity […]
Plans Unveiled to Transform Washington Dulles International Airport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy alongside President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office unveiled last week renderings for a landmark transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Backed by a $20+ billion capital investment program, a historic collaboration between USDOT, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), and United Airlines will oversee the transformation […]
Rotortrade Completes 30 Super Puma Transactions
Rotortrade is reporting that they have successfully completed 30 Super Puma transactions, the vast majority involving the H225 platform, supporting operators, governments, leasing companies and financial institutions across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. These projects have included aircraft sales and acquisitions, return-to-service programs, heavy maintenance coordination, aircraft repossessions, long-term storage, mission conversions, technical upgrades, […]

State News

North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Releases July Airline Boarding Update

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its July 2026 airline passenger statistics for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 117,381 passenger boardings, a decrease of 4% from the 122,238 boardings recorded in July 2025. Despite the year-over-year decline, this represented the second-highest July passenger total on record, trailing only the historic high set last year. The decline in passenger boardings closely corresponded with a reduction in available airline capacity. Airlines provided 136,667 departure seats during the month, approximately 3.6% fewer than in July 2025, while the statewide average aircraft load factor remained strong at 86%. The continued high utilization of available seats indicates that passenger demand remained resilient despite the reduction in capacity. Through the first seven months of 2026, North Dakota’s commercial service airports have recorded 760,204 passenger boardings, approximately 2% below the record-setting pace established during the same period in 2025. Air Service Updates: Bismarck: Allegiant has extended its flight schedule through May 2027, including the return of seasonal nonstop service between Bismarck Airport (BIS) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The service is scheduled to operate from February 13 through April 3, 2027. Grand Forks: Allegiant has announced the return of seasonal nonstop service between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) for the 2027 spring travel season. The service is scheduled to operate from February 10 through April 17, 2027. Individual Airport July Passenger Records: Fargo Hector International Airport established a new July passenger record with 56,359 boardings, surpassing its previous July record of 54,008 set in 2025. Jamestown Regional Airport established a new July passenger record with 1,572 boardings, surpassing its previous July record of 1,297 set in 2017. Devils Lake Regional Airport established a new July passenger record with 1,521 boardings, surpassing its previous July record of 1,275 set in 2025. View the July Airline Boarding Report July 2026 Statewide Airline Passenger Statistics Total Airline Passenger Boardings: 117,381 Available Airline Departure Seats: 136,667 Average Aircraft Load Factor: 86% Number of Successful Airline Departure Flights: 1,835 Number of Airline Departure Flight Cancellations: 23 Airline Departure Flight Cancellation Rate: 1.2%
Asheville Regional Airport’s Lew Bleiweis Presented with AAAE Distinguished Service Award

Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA), was presented recently with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest levels of recognition. AAAE Chair Marshall Stevens, A.A.E. presented Asheville Regional Airport President & CEO Lew Bleiweis, A.A.E. with the American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award during the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Board meeting on August 17, 2026. The award is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. Over the course of a nearly 40-year career in aviation, Bleiweis has built a career defined by thoughtful leadership, steady judgment and a clear vision for the future of airports. “Over the course of a nearly four-decade career in aviation, Lew has established himself as a respected airport executive, industry leader and dedicated advocate for the airport profession,” said AAAE Chair and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Vice President, Operations, and Chief Operating Officer Marshall Stevens, A.A.E. “His career reflects a sustained commitment to strengthening airports, advancing the profession and serving the communities that depend on them. This award reflects the respect and admiration of his colleagues across the country for the leadership and service he has demonstrated throughout his career.” Bleiweis joined the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority in 2008 as Deputy Airport Director and was promoted to lead the organization the following year. Under his leadership, AVL has experienced significant growth, evolving from a non-hub airport to a thriving small hub serving millions of travelers each year. During his tenure, the airport has also strengthened its financial position while undertaking more than $750 million in capital expansion projects designed to prepare AVL to serve the region well into the future. His leadership and commitment to Western North Carolina were especially evident following Hurricane Helene. While the storm devastated communities and infrastructure throughout the region, AVL remained operational and became a critical gateway for coordinated federal, state and local disaster relief efforts. Bleiweis and the AVL team worked around the clock to maintain airport operations while supporting the unprecedented response and recovery effort. “This recognition is truly a reflection of the people I have had the privilege to work alongside throughout my career,” said Bleiweis. “I am especially proud of the team at Asheville Regional Airport and what we have accomplished together for Western North Carolina. Airports are about much more than airplanes and infrastructure — they connect and serve communities, and it has been an honor to spend my career contributing to that mission.” Bleiweis has been an Accredited Airport Executive since 1999 and has served in numerous leadership roles throughout the aviation industry. He has served on the AAAE Board of Directors, contributed to AAAE committees, participated in accreditation panels and served as president of the Southeast Chapter of AAAE in 2007. He also served as Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) in 2020 and 2021 and has held leadership positions with the ACI-NA U.S. Policy Council, ACI World Governing Board and the National Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Nominations. His industry leadership has previously earned national and regional recognition, including being named the AAAE Southeast Chapter Airport Professional of the Year in 2017 and Airport Experience News Airport Director of the Year in the Small Airports category in 2019. Bleiweis’ service extends beyond the aviation industry. Locally, he has served with the Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition and Western North Carolina Pilots Association, participates in the local CEO Forum through The Keystone Group and has volunteered with organizations including MANNA FoodBank, United Way and Habitat for Humanity. This AAAE Distinguished Service Award recognizes a career dedicated not only to strengthening the airport profession and advancing Asheville Regional Airport, but also the communities the airport serves.

National News

The National Aeronautic Association Announces 2026 Public Benefit Flying Awards

The National Aeronautic Association announced the recipients of the 2026 Public Benefit Flying Awards today. In collaboration with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide network of flying organizations, these awards honor the significant contributions of volunteer pilots, non-pilot volunteers, and organizations leveraging general aviation for humanitarian service. “Combining a love of flying and selfless devotion to humankind, pilots and other volunteers involved in Public Benefit Flying make a profound and significant impact on communities and individuals in need,” said Amy Spowart, President and CEO, NAA. “This altruistic form of aviation encompasses a range of vital missions, including transporting patients for medical care, rescue, and environmental support. The recipients of this year’s Public Benefit Flying Awards showcase the aviation community’s enduring legacy of generosity and commitment to making a positive impact.” The 2026 NAA Public Benefit Flying Award recipients are: Distinguished Volunteer Pilot – Ace Ellinwood, for unwavering commitment and selfless dedication to serving passengers through hundreds of volunteer missions, embodying the true spirit of volunteer aviation service. Distinguished Volunteer – Brenda Walsh, for demonstrating the core essence of charitable aviation by coordinating the care, vetting, and air transport of over 2,000 unwanted pets to rescue, foster, and adoptive homes. Outstanding Achievement in the Advancement of Public Benefit Flying – Mark Hanson, for advancing public benefit flying nationwide through hundreds of volunteer missions, national organizational leadership, safety advocacy, and tireless outreach that expanded access to life-saving aviation services. Public Benefit Flying Teamwork Award – Project Airtime, for over 12 years of safely and successfully personalizing free training and organizing accommodating paragliding flights for individuals with physical limitations through dedicated volunteer efforts. Champion of Public Benefit Flying – Douglas Wohl, for over 15 years of volunteer service, flying more than 200 missions, mentoring pilots, and advancing public benefit flying through exceptional skill, leadership, and unwavering dedication to patients in need. Also receiving this year is: 2025 Distinguished Volunteer Pilot – Rolf Wallin, for selfless service and volunteer leadership, donating time, skill, and aircraft resources to support environmental justice and conservation efforts nationwide. The Public Benefit Flying Awards will be presented at the NAA’s Fall Awards Dinner on November 5, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The event brings together leaders from across the aerospace industry to honor extraordinary achievements in aviation, humanitarian service, and national aerospace heritage. Tickets and table sponsorships are available to the public on the NAA website. To learn more about the Public Benefit Flying Awards or to reserve seats for the Fall Awards Dinner, please visit www.naa.aero.
U.S. DOT Announces Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories. In total, 238 grants were funded through the Airport Improvement Program, including: $21.5 million to Midland International Air & Space Port in Texas for runway rehabilitation. $19.5 million to construct a new airport in Noatak, Alaska. $15.3 million to San Diego International Airport for noise mitigation. $8.3 million to Gary/Chicago International Airport in Indiana for a new contract tower. $8 million to Lynchburg Regional Airport in Virginia for a new terminal. $6.3 million to Wilmington International Airport in North Carolina for runway rehabilitation. $2.4 million to Sacramento International Airport in California for new passenger boarding bridges. “Upgrading our airport infrastructure is part of our work to usher in the Golden Age of Transportation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “American families deserve state-of-the-art runways, taxiways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.” “We’re improving safety and efficiency at airports throughout the U.S.,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “We’re prioritizing these grants in a time when Americans are traveling more than ever, ensuring we fulfill our promise to transform the passenger travel experience.”

International News

The Southern Hemisphere’s First Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Taxi, and a Proud Farewell

Photo – Bonnie, a hydrogen-electric Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft, airside at Brisbane Airport. Photo: Steven Holden A small Australian company has achieved something no one in the Southern Hemisphere has done before: the Stralis Aircraft team taxied a hydrogen-electric aircraft at an international airport. The aircraft’s name is Bonnie, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with Stralis Aircraft’s proprietary hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The moment was four years in the making. It’s also, for now, where the Stralis story ends. Stralis Aircraft will close following this milestone. The company proved the technology works. However, it could not close the gap between proof and commercial readiness quickly enough to sustain the business. The taxi On 29 July 2026, Stralis Chief Engineer and test pilot Steve Holden taxied Bonnie at Brisbane International Airport. The taxi was powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells generating electricity through an electric motor. No combustion. No emissions. Only water vapor as a byproduct. It was the first hydrogen-electric aircraft taxi in the Southern Hemisphere conducted at an international airport. For the Stralis team, it was the culmination of immense hard work and belief that there is a more sustainable way to travel. “Reaching this milestone is a proud moment for all of us,” said Bob Criner, Co-founder and CEO, Stralis Aircraft. “It reflects the dedication of our hardworking team and the trust our investors, partners and supporters placed in us over the last few years. I am proud of what we built — the technology, the company, the community. I want to thank everyone who has been part of the journey.” “Brisbane Airport is proud to have hosted this groundbreaking Australian trial and congratulates the Stralis team,” said Raechel Paris, EGM Strategy, Planning & Sustainability, Brisbane Airport. “The project provided valuable insights into how hydrogen powered aircraft could operate within an airport environment and will help inform the future development of lower-emissions aviation technologies, supporting Brisbane Airport’s ongoing exploration of sustainable aviation solutions.” Why Stralis is closing The market for hydrogen-electric aviation is still forming, and Stralis reached the limits of how long it could wait. The technology proved itself. However, bringing a certified commercial aircraft to market is a long and capital-intensive journey. For most airlines today, the commercial case for hydrogen does not yet outweigh the additional costs, operational changes, and infrastructure investment it requires. Without the industry pull, raising the capital to see it through proved beyond Stralis’s reach. Hydrogen will eventually deliver a meaningful advantage for aviation. It offers greater range, increased payload, and lower operating costs in the right applications. But the wider ecosystem — liquid hydrogen supply, component maturity, regulatory pathways, and the refueling infrastructure — has not yet matured to support the transition. Unfortunately, the advantage is not currently large enough to justify the disruption required to adopt it. Stralis was also experimenting with hydrogen-propulsion technology for drones. The early tests were promising, and it offered a near-term solution with more immediate market demand. However, the company’s line remains firm, the team will wrap up the Stralis story this month. The decision to close was made with clarity, a strong sense of pride, and without regret. “There are many factors that played into this outcome, including things we could have done differently,” said Stuart Johnstone, Co-founder and CTO, Stralis Aircraft. “We continue to believe that hydrogen has a compelling long-term role in aviation. We are proud of the team, the technology, and every person who backed us. The timing wasn’t right for us, but the technology will find its moment, and we hope our work contributes to that.” Thank you to supporters Stralis would like to thank its investors, partners and supporters who backed the assignment. Stralis also extends a special thanks to all staff over the last four years who have worked tirelessly to achieve this Australian first. The mission was worthy. The technology is real. Stralis is grateful to everyone who believed in it alongside them.
Carbon Cub UL Flies from Yakima, Washington to Australia in Epic Around-the-World Adventure

Photo – David Green’s Carbon Cub UL “Dusty,” N456DG, arrives at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during its nearly 17,000 NM journey from the United States to Australia. Photo Credit: Toru Yajima CubCrafters recently announced the successful completion of an extraordinary international journey by Australian pilot and aircraft owner David Green, who flew his new Carbon Cub UL from the CubCrafters factory in Yakima, Washington, to his home in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. Rather than disassembling his new aircraft and shipping it home, Green chose a considerably more adventurous delivery method: flying it there himself. Green’s Carbon Cub UL—nicknamed “Dusty”—departed Yakima on July 22 and began an epic 30-day journey across continents and oceans. One of his first stops was EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, where Dusty joined the world’s largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts before continuing east toward the Atlantic. The flight included long overwater legs, rapidly changing weather, international border crossings, fuel planning, permits, customs, and the logistical challenges of keeping both pilot and aircraft moving across multiple countries. By the time Green arrived in Port Macquarie on August 20, he had logged approximately 16,800 nautical miles and nearly 144 hours of flight time. The journey is believed to represent an unofficial world record for a flight of this type by a Cub-style backcountry aircraft and adds another remarkable achievement to the growing list of accomplishments for the Carbon Cub UL. “Flying Dusty home from Yakima to Australia has been a heck of an adventure,” Green said after arriving in Port Macquarie. “Nearly 17,000 nautical miles across oceans, continents, and some incredibly remote parts of the world, and the Carbon Cub just kept going. The airplane performed beautifully, and I trusted it every step of the way.” A Backcountry Aircraft That Goes the Distance For CubCrafters, that trust is one of the most important aspects of Green’s accomplishment. While very few Carbon Cub owners will ever undertake a journey as ambitious as his, the qualities that make such a flight possible are the same ones that matter every day in backcountry aviation: reliability, durability, efficiency, and confidence in the aircraft. “We focus on reliability and safety, and as a result, this is the kind of adventure the Carbon Cub is capable of,” said Brad Damm, Vice President of CubCrafters. “David could have put the airplane in a container and shipped it to Australia. Instead, he pointed the nose toward home and flew it more than halfway around the world.” Backcountry flying routinely takes pilots far from large airports, maintenance facilities, and other support. Whether crossing an ocean or heading into a remote mountain strip, pilots need an aircraft they can trust. “Very few people are ever going to take their backcountry airplane on an adventure like David’s,” Damm continued. “But whether you’re crossing an ocean or heading into a remote strip, you need to trust your airplane to go the distance. That’s what we build at CubCrafters—aircraft you can have confidence in when the pavement, the airports, and the roads are far behind you.” The Carbon Cub UL combines CubCrafters’ proven backcountry airframe with modern lightweight construction and the turbocharged, electronically controlled Rotax 916 iS, providing strong high-altitude performance, excellent fuel efficiency, and system redundancy for operations far from conventional support. From 37,609 Feet to Australia Green’s journey is the latest in a series of extraordinary flights demonstrating the breadth of the Carbon Cub UL’s capabilities. On October 28, 2025, a Carbon Cub UL piloted by Jon Kotwicki climbed to a verified altitude of 37,609 feet over the California coast, establishing an unofficial world altitude record for Cub-type aircraft. The flight surpassed the previous 30,203-foot benchmark established by pioneering aviator Caro Bayley in a Piper PA-18 Super Cub in 1951. → Read more about the historic high-altitude flight In July 2026, another Carbon Cub UL, N21UL, demonstrated a very different kind of capability, completing the first transatlantic flight by a Carbon Cub UL. The aircraft traveled approximately 6,900 nautical miles from Idaho to Poland and accumulated 94.5 flight hours while crossing the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and Europe. → Read more about the historic transatlantic flight Now Green and Dusty have taken the Carbon Cub UL even farther, flying approximately 16,800 nautical miles from Washington State to Australia. “Last year we took a Carbon Cub UL above 37,000 feet. This summer another one crossed the North Atlantic to Poland. Now David has flown one from our factory in Yakima all the way home to Australia,” Damm said. “Yet this is still an airplane that can land on a short grass strip or a gravel bar. That combination of performance, efficiency, reliability, and versatility is what makes the Carbon Cub UL such a remarkable aircraft.” The Carbon Cub UL is first and foremost a backcountry aircraft, designed for exceptional short takeoff and landing performance, low-speed handling, useful load, efficiency, and access to places conventional aircraft cannot easily reach. Green’s journey demonstrates just how far those capabilities can extend. “Records are fun, but ultimately these flights aren’t really about records,” Damm said. “They demonstrate what the airplane is capable of. Most owners aren’t going to fly at 37,000 feet or halfway around the world. But when they point their airplane toward somewhere remote, they can know they’re flying an aircraft engineered and built to go the distance.”

Unmanned Systems

USI and Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Partner to Expand FAA Part 107 Preparation for Student Drone Competitors

The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) have announced a new partnership designed to provide participants in RECF’s Aerial Drone Competition program with access to FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam preparation, helping students extend their competitive drone experience into workforce and career opportunities. The partnership connects RECF’s hands-on READ MORE
MatrixSpace Strengthens Executive Team with UAS Sales Leader, US Marine Veteran John Bagocius

As demand for rapidly deployable counter-drone technology accelerates worldwide, MatrixSpace has appointed industry veteran John Bagocius as Head of Sales to expand the company’s global go-to-market efforts across defense, federal civilian, public safety, critical infrastructure and commercial markets. John Bagocius John brings over two decades of leadership experience helping these markets deploy advanced UAS technologies READ MORE

Aviation Education

More than 200,000 Young People Explore Aviation Possibilities through EAA and Sporty’s Online Learn to Fly Course

More than 200,000 young people nationwide have now had the opportunity to discover and explore a next step in aviation, thanks to the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course available free of charge following their EAA Young Eagles flights. The current online course enrollment is double the total of just four years ago. The online Sporty’s READ MORE
Liberty School of Aeronautics Receives Reaffirmation of AABI Accreditation through 2031

Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) in late July, recognizing the continued quality and excellence of its aviation programs through July 31, 2031. The accreditation action was approved by the AABI Board of Trustees and Accreditation Committee during its July 15 meeting. AABI is a READ MORE

The Southern Hemisphere’s First Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Taxi, and a Proud Farewell

August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

Photo – Bonnie, a hydrogen-electric Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft, airside at Brisbane Airport. Photo: Steven Holden A small Australian company has achieved something no one in the Southern Hemisphere has done before: the Stralis Aircraft team taxied a hydrogen-electric aircraft at an international airport. The aircraft’s name is Bonnie, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with […]

Carbon Cub UL Flies from Yakima, Washington to Australia in Epic Around-the-World Adventure

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

Photo – David Green’s Carbon Cub UL “Dusty,” N456DG, arrives at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during its nearly 17,000 NM journey from the United States to Australia. Photo Credit: Toru Yajima CubCrafters recently announced the successful completion of an extraordinary international journey by Australian pilot and aircraft owner David Green, […]

North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Releases July Airline Boarding Update

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its July 2026 airline passenger statistics for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 117,381 passenger boardings, a decrease of 4% from the 122,238 boardings recorded in July 2025. Despite the year-over-year decline, this represented the second-highest July passenger total on record, […]

Asheville Regional Airport’s Lew Bleiweis Presented with AAAE Distinguished Service Award

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA), was presented recently with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest levels of recognition. The award is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. […]

$32 Million Grant for Tucson International Airport’s New Runway Celebrated

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly applauded a $32 million grant awarded to Tucson International Airport by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to continue construction of the airport’s Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, which will add a second full-length runway to the airport. This phase will shift the existing runway to bring the airport into […]

More than 200,000 Young People Explore Aviation Possibilities through EAA and Sporty’s Online Learn to Fly Course

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

More than 200,000 young people nationwide have now had the opportunity to discover and explore a next step in aviation, thanks to the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course available free of charge following their EAA Young Eagles flights. The current online course enrollment is double the total of just four years ago. The online Sporty’s […]

Salina Airport Authority Names Jamie Doss-Boos Director of Administration and Finance

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

The Salina Airport Authority (SAA) has appointed Jamie Doss-Boos as its new Director of Administration and Finance. Jamie will join the Airport Authority on September 14, 2026, bringing nearly three decades of public-sector leadership and local government experience to the organization. Jamie joins the Salina Airport Authority after a 29-year career with Saline County. Since […]

Liberty School of Aeronautics Receives Reaffirmation of AABI Accreditation through 2031

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) in late July, recognizing the continued quality and excellence of its aviation programs through July 31, 2031. The accreditation action was approved by the AABI Board of Trustees and Accreditation Committee during its July 15 meeting. AABI is a […]

The National Aeronautic Association Announces 2026 Public Benefit Flying Awards

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

The National Aeronautic Association announced the recipients of the 2026 Public Benefit Flying Awards today. In collaboration with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide network of flying organizations, these awards honor the significant contributions of volunteer pilots, non-pilot volunteers, and organizations leveraging general aviation for humanitarian service. “Combining a love of flying and selfless devotion […]

U.S. DOT Announces Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Kim Stevens

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories. In total, 238 grants were funded through the Airport Improvement Program, including: “Upgrading our airport infrastructure is part […]

Carbon Cub UL Flies from Yakima, Washington to Australia in Epic Around-the-World Adventure

Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility to Support Growing Demand

Plans Unveiled to Transform Washington Dulles International Airport

Rotortrade Completes 30 Super Puma Transactions