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Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic Partner to Advance Ultra Short Operations in New York City
Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Aviation, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess infrastructure opportunities that could bring Ultra Short aircraft operations closer to where people live and work. The two companies will explore how different forms of infrastructure, like barges, piers, or elevated surfaces, could unlock Ultra […]
El Niño 2026–27: Why Humanitarian Airlift Planning Must Start Before the Weather Turns
One of the strongest El Niño events on record could peak towards the end of 2026. Cam Bolton-Wilson, Vice President of Government & Humanitarian – Americas at Chapman Freeborn, explains how severe weather disrupts humanitarian supply routes, what can be planned in advance and why aviation decisions made only after a crisis begins may already […]
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve: Perfect Campaign, Phenomenal Soundtrack, Endless Reasons to Keep Flying
By Andrew Stevens – Taking flight in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Last month, I picked up the Deluxe Edition so I could play the campaign early, and I’m so glad I did, because it’s been hard to put down. Let’s take off! I’ve always been interested in the series, but I never got […]
Ponca City Breaks Ground on $14.3 Million Regional Airport
State and local leaders joined the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the City of Ponca City to break ground on a new $14.3 million terminal at Ponca City Regional Airport, marking a significant investment in aviation infrastructure and economic development in north-central Oklahoma. The new 14,000-square-foot terminal will provide modern accommodation for […]

State News

ALDOT Awards Over $12 Million for Airport Grants

ALDOT has awarded $12,099,563 in state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The projects receiving funding total $73,071,980, including $53,635,243 in federal funding and $7,337,174 in airport contributions. These funds will support improvement projects at public-use airports across the state. The Alabama Department of Transportation’s funding combines state investment with airport contributions and federal funds to help airport owners address infrastructure needs. “Alabama’s airports support local businesses, emergency response and travel in communities across the state,” said Frank Farmer, chief of ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau. “This funding will help airport owners address important infrastructure needs and maintain safe, reliable facilities.” Projects receiving support include runway and taxiway work, apron improvements, pavement maintenance, airfield lighting and drainage, hangar construction, land acquisition, equipment purchases and other facility needs. The specific work varies by airport, based on each project’s scope and funding plan. (See list of projects) These Alabama airport grants are part of the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial assistance and technical support to public-use airports for planning, construction and maintenance. ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau works with airport owners as projects move forward. Airports serve more than travelers. They help connect communities to businesses and services, support emergency response and contribute to local economic activity. Maintaining runways, taxiways, lighting and other facilities helps airports continue serving pilots and the communities that rely on them. Through state, local and federal partnerships, ALDOT and airport owners are advancing improvements at airports across Alabama. Learn more about the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program at here.
Epic Flight Academy Awards $135,000 in Scholarships to 16 Students

Epic Flight Academy has announced its 2026 Aviation Scholarship Award winners, awarding a total of $135,000 in scholarships to 16 high school students. Epic awarded both pilot and aircraft mechanic scholarships across campuses. King Air Nation Foundation also contributed a $5,000 pilot scholarship. Epic student and staff advocate Phyllis Cunniffe organized the team of judges and said, “The judges were impressed with the quality of submissions, which came from 20 states. More than 100 students applied, so the team put in a lot of work, which we appreciate.” Epic awards one scholarship in memory of Captain Judy Rice, a former Epic flight instructor who taught private pilot ground school. This scholarship is for flight training in the amount of $20,000. Mateo Latorre of Georgia received this award. “Epic students adored ‘Captain Judy’, as they called her,” said Cunniffe. “She generously shared her time and knowledge even after classes ended, and she inspired so many. We love giving this scholarship in her memory.” In addition to the scholarships, winners receive a plaque and a copy of Captain Rice’s memoir: Around the World with Captain Judy Rice: A Pilot’s Memoir. They will begin training at Epic in 2027. The following students won scholarships: Student Scholarship Awarded – Training Location Hometown Andrew Borgert $5,000 Pilot – Tucson, AZ Henderson, NV Brayden Hayes $5,000 Pilot – Addison, TX Arlington, TX Caden McIntosh $10,000 Aircraft Mechanic – New Smyrna Beach, FL Loxahatchee, FL Christian Manaro $5,000 Pilot – Danbury, CT Woodbridge, VA Christopher Clarke $5,000 Pilot – Ocala, FL Roslyn, NY Jayanne Fejeran $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic – Erlanger, KY Erlanger, KY Kole Legrand $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic – New Smyrna Beach Orlando, FL Mason Mitchell $5,000 King Air Nation Foundation – Provo, UT Murray, UT Mateo Latorre $20,000 Captain Judy Rice Pilot – New Smyrna Beach Acworth, GA Matthew Hanley $5,000 Pilot – Provo, UT Park City, UT Nate Williams $10,000 Aircraft Mechanic – Erlanger, KY Vevay, IN Nathan Mosquera $5,000 Pilot – Tallahassee, FL Wellington, FL Quincy Schneider $5,000 Pilot – Jacksonville, FL Winesburg, OH Rachit Anand $5,000 Pilot – Tuscaloosa, AL Cumming, GA Taj Hester $5,000 Pilot – Englewood, CO Aurora, CO Tristan Williams $5,000 Pilot – New Smyrna Beach, FL Coconut Creek, FL Epic Flight Academy was founded in 1999. It is the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S. and also offers Part 147 aircraft mechanic training in Florida and Kentucky. Epic has trained pilots from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. In 2027, Epic will continue its scholarship awards for all campus.

National News

EAA to Welcome Top Collegiate Aviators to Oshkosh for NIFA National Competition

The National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) SAFECON flight competition is returning to Oshkosh on May 6-15, 2027, with the premier collegiate flight competition highlighting over 500 competitors from more than 30 schools. Young pilots from across the country will compete for awards in a variety of aviation skills including landing, navigation, preflight, flight planning, crew-based simulations, safety, sportsmanship and more. The entirety of the competition will be hosted on the EAA grounds, utilizing both the convention grounds and the museum including the EAA Education Center. All ground, spot landing, and flying events will be based at Wittman Regional Airport except for the cross country competition, which will start in Oshkosh and briefly leave the area. While the SAFECON activities are not organized spectator events, the event will make Wittman Regional Airport a very active place beginning with sanctioned practice activities on May 6 and competition on May 10. “This competition brings together the nation’s top collegiate pilots to showcase their flying skills,” said Ren Scott, EAA’s vice president of business development, sales, and events. “It’s especially exciting to have these young aviators return to the community in 2027, as we celebrate the centennial of Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight and the 100th anniversary of Wittman Regional Airport here in Oshkosh.” The airport, the annual home of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, is well-suited for hosting the national collegiate competition. The facility was founded in 1927 as the Oshkosh municipal airport and was acquired by Winnebago County in 1940. The airport was renamed in honor of National Aviation Hall of Fame member Steve Wittman in 1970, the same year the EAA fly-in convention came to the facility. “Wittman’s airfield configuration and our experience with large events makes us a great venue for SAFECON,” said Jim Schell, Wittman Regional Airport Director. “Hosting the nation’s top collegiate aviators for the third time in 2027 is a fantastic addition to our yearlong centennial celebration of this airport, which is a tremendous asset within our community’s transportation infrastructure.” Thanks to the establishment of NIFA, these SAFECON competitions have made their way from being held exclusively at Ivy League schools in the 1920s and early ‘30s, to making its first appearance the EAA grounds in Oshkosh in 2023 and again in 2025. Teams arrive a few days prior to the competition, bringing economic impact to Oshkosh and the surrounding area. “Bringing SAFECON to Oshkosh in 2027 is always a little like a homecoming for many of our competitors, as dozens of them are EAA members, previously attended AirVenture, or got their start in aviation through an EAA Young Eagles flight,” said Andrew Ross, NIFA Executive Director. “The passion for aviation among these future aviation leaders is evident during the competitions in the air or the classroom.”
Epic Flight Academy Awards $135,000 in Scholarships to 16 Students

Epic Flight Academy has announced its 2026 Aviation Scholarship Award winners, awarding a total of $135,000 in scholarships to 16 high school students. Epic awarded both pilot and aircraft mechanic scholarships across campuses. King Air Nation Foundation also contributed a $5,000 pilot scholarship. Epic student and staff advocate Phyllis Cunniffe organized the team of judges and said, “The judges were impressed with the quality of submissions, which came from 20 states. More than 100 students applied, so the team put in a lot of work, which we appreciate.” Epic awards one scholarship in memory of Captain Judy Rice, a former Epic flight instructor who taught private pilot ground school. This scholarship is for flight training in the amount of $20,000. Mateo Latorre of Georgia received this award. “Epic students adored ‘Captain Judy’, as they called her,” said Cunniffe. “She generously shared her time and knowledge even after classes ended, and she inspired so many. We love giving this scholarship in her memory.” In addition to the scholarships, winners receive a plaque and a copy of Captain Rice’s memoir: Around the World with Captain Judy Rice: A Pilot’s Memoir. They will begin training at Epic in 2027. The following students won scholarships: Student Scholarship Awarded – Training Location Hometown Andrew Borgert $5,000 Pilot – Tucson, AZ Henderson, NV Brayden Hayes $5,000 Pilot – Addison, TX Arlington, TX Caden McIntosh $10,000 Aircraft Mechanic – New Smyrna Beach, FL Loxahatchee, FL Christian Manaro $5,000 Pilot – Danbury, CT Woodbridge, VA Christopher Clarke $5,000 Pilot – Ocala, FL Roslyn, NY Jayanne Fejeran $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic – Erlanger, KY Erlanger, KY Kole Legrand $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic – New Smyrna Beach Orlando, FL Mason Mitchell $5,000 King Air Nation Foundation – Provo, UT Murray, UT Mateo Latorre $20,000 Captain Judy Rice Pilot – New Smyrna Beach Acworth, GA Matthew Hanley $5,000 Pilot – Provo, UT Park City, UT Nate Williams $10,000 Aircraft Mechanic – Erlanger, KY Vevay, IN Nathan Mosquera $5,000 Pilot – Tallahassee, FL Wellington, FL Quincy Schneider $5,000 Pilot – Jacksonville, FL Winesburg, OH Rachit Anand $5,000 Pilot – Tuscaloosa, AL Cumming, GA Taj Hester $5,000 Pilot – Englewood, CO Aurora, CO Tristan Williams $5,000 Pilot – New Smyrna Beach, FL Coconut Creek, FL Epic Flight Academy was founded in 1999. It is the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S. and also offers Part 147 aircraft mechanic training in Florida and Kentucky. Epic has trained pilots from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. In 2027, Epic will continue its scholarship awards for all campus.

International News

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic Partner to Advance Ultra Short Operations in New York City

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Aviation, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess infrastructure opportunities that could bring Ultra Short aircraft operations closer to where people live and work. The two companies will explore how different forms of infrastructure, like barges, piers, or elevated surfaces, could unlock Ultra Short operations at new and existing VertiPorts by Atlantic sites in New York City. This marks the first step in a broader collaboration to identify opportunities for Ultra Short access points across multiple regions. The initiative comes on the heels of Electra’s successful demonstration at Downtown Skyport [video] in Lower Manhattan, marking what is believed to be the first time a fixed-wing aircraft without vertical takeoff capability has landed at the heliport. Electra is advancing Direct Aviation, a new model of point-to-point regional travel that complements the existing hub-and-spoke system with distributed access points closer to where journeys begin and end. Electra’s inaugural Direct Aviation Market Outlook, a nationwide analysis of nearly one billion trips, identified 35 million passenger trips each day across distances of 50 to 500 miles. The outlook estimates potential time savings of approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes from New York City to Boston, 3 hours and 30 minutes to Washington, D.C., and 45 minutes to Philadelphia. “The demand already exists for regional travel that is faster and more convenient, and Direct Aviation is about meeting that demand,” said Diana Siegel, Vice President, Commercial Programs at Electra. “By assessing how new and existing VertiPorts by Atlantic sites could accommodate the EL9 Ultra Short, we are taking a step toward connecting New York City with communities across the region and showing what Direct Aviation has to offer.” “Electra’s ability to operate from dramatically smaller footprints presents exciting opportunities to reimagine how regional air transportation connects with urban environments,” said Kevin Cox, CEO of VertiPorts by Atlantic. “Together, we’re assessing how existing and emerging infrastructure can support a new generation of aircraft and provide travelers with faster, more convenient connections throughout the Northeast and beyond.” Unlocking Direct Aviation Electra is building the aircraft and ecosystem needed to move Direct Aviation from concept to reality at commercial scale. Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short is a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft designed to take off and land in as little as 150 feet. The EL9 does this while meeting the Rule of Six, or the essential requirements needed to make Advanced Air Mobility practical at scale: quiet operations, expanded access, uncompromising safety, meaningful payload, practical range, and affordability. By delivering helicopter-like access with the safety benefits of fixed-wing flight, Electra is making regional air travel safer, quieter, and more accessible to people and communities. Electra’s Direct Aviation Market Outlook projects that this new category of regional air service could carry one million passengers per day within its first decade of operations. Serving that demand will require an estimated 12,000 to 16,000 aircraft, supported by distributed access points, regional operators, regulatory frameworks, and a scaled aviation supply chain. Electra recently selected Springfield, Ohio, as the site of its first EL9 production facility. The planned $850 million development is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs and ultimately support production of up to 800 aircraft annually, providing the industrial foundation to bring Direct Aviation to communities across the United States and beyond.
El Niño 2026–27: Why Humanitarian Airlift Planning Must Start Before the Weather Turns

One of the strongest El Niño events on record could peak towards the end of 2026. Cam Bolton-Wilson, Vice President of Government & Humanitarian – Americas at Chapman Freeborn, explains how severe weather disrupts humanitarian supply routes, what can be planned in advance and why aviation decisions made only after a crisis begins may already come too late. The World Meteorological Organization expects El Niño to reach very strong intensity before peaking towards the end of 2026 and to persist into early 2027. The resulting droughts, floods and crop damage could push 49 million more people into acute food insecurity, bringing the total to 274 million across 45 countries by the end of 2027, according to the World Food Program. For humanitarian aviation, the main concern is how many crises could unfold at the same time. Flooding in the southern United States, fire risk across the Amazon and food emergencies on several continents could all draw on the same pool of suitable aircraft, airport capacity and specialist resources. Aid agencies increasingly act on forecasts like these, and with good reason – WFP estimates that every US$1 invested in anticipatory action can result in up to US$7 in avoided losses. From forecast to flight plan Knowing that a storm is coming is useful, but planners need to know what it will do to the places aid has to pass through. Can the nearest airport stay open? Will aid be able to move onward from there, and how many people depend on the route in question? “Forecasts give us a window to get our plans in order before we lose access,” Bolton-Wilson says. “If you start planning once that has already happened, it’s a race against the clock with far fewer options.” What can be planned before a crisis According to Bolton-Wilson, more can be done in advance than many organizations realize. Aircraft options, alternative airports, regional staging locations, operating permissions, indicative costs and mobilization procedures can all be assessed before an emergency. Documenting these assessments also helps organizations justify early investment of time and resources. One option Chapman Freeborn is currently assessing is a retained aviation readiness arrangement. Such a model could combine data-driven risk monitoring with aviation specialists supporting an organization’s crisis management team remotely. If developed, this approach could allow commercial terms and activation procedures to be agreed in advance, while keeping the final aircraft selection, routing and deployment timing flexible as conditions develop. Common planning mistakes Securing an aircraft does not mean the logistics problem has been solved. Aid still depends on permits, ground handling, fuel, functioning local infrastructure and transport waiting at the destination. Conditions can also remain unpredictable for hours or days after the immediate event has passed. Planning is further complicated by regional conflicts and airspace closures, which can force longer routings and increase operating costs. Humanitarian flights already face limited budgets, while fuel shortages and sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices can make urgent operations even more difficult to fund and execute. Another common pitfall is the tendency to wait for absolute certainty. For example, early warning systems had flagged a likely food crisis in the Horn of Africa in August 2010. However, substantial response only started in July 2011, once famine had been officially declared in Somalia. A report published by Oxfam and Save the Children concluded that risk aversion had delayed the effort by six months. While anticipatory action is becoming more common across the humanitarian sector, aviation is still often treated as a reactive procurement need. Bolton-Wilson believes it should be integrated into preparedness planning from the beginning. When Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica in October 2025, Chapman Freeborn began preparing before the storm made landfall. The team checked aircraft availability in the region and adapted the response as conditions developed. The operation ultimately involved fixed-wing flights for personnel, specialist helicopters and an Antonov AN-12 carrying critical communications equipment. “The key was sourcing the right aircraft for each stage,” Bolton-Wilson says. “The AN-12 proved particularly useful because it loads from the rear and carries its own cargo-handling equipment, giving the team greater flexibility at airports already under strain.” The last few miles It is often easier to get aid into a country than to move it from the airport to the communities that need it. An aircraft may land on schedule, but damaged roads, fuel shortages, limited handling equipment or a lack of onward transport can prevent the cargo from reaching its destination. A well-documented example of this is the Haiti earthquake relief in 2010, when aircraft carrying half of a Norwegian field hospital landed in Port-au-Prince, whereas the other half got diverted to the Dominican Republic and had to be transported over mountainous terrain, delaying the opening of one of Haiti’s first post-quake field hospitals. Cam Bolton-Wilson “Humanitarian airlift works best when the whole journey is planned together, from the first flight into the country to the final delivery. A widebody freighter may establish an international air bridge, while regional aircraft, helicopters or potentially unmanned cargo platforms support onward distribution. Our team is also assessing how emerging air mobility technologies could reach isolated communities, deliver low-volume, high-impact goods such as medicines and improve situational awareness,” Bolton-Wilson says. Scheduled flights or charter? Whether scheduled flights will do or a charter is needed depends on the mission, Bolton-Wilson says. Planners must consider how quickly the goods are needed, their size and handling requirements, whether the destination can still accommodate aircraft and how long the response is likely to continue. If scheduled services cannot provide the necessary speed, reliability, flexibility or reach, a dedicated charter may become the more suitable option. A large response may combine commercial services, dedicated freighters, passenger aircraft carrying relief personnel and helicopters rather than relying on a single solution. These operations work best when every requirement is coordinated by one team, allowing each flight to be planned as part of the wider response rather than as an isolated movement. Local reach and integrated airlift Building an effective response READ MORE

Unmanned Systems

University of North Dakota Joins Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Signing Agreement to Advance Counter-Drone Technologies

The University of North Dakota and Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site (NPUASTS) were part of a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony on Oct. 14, joining forces with the U.S. Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401). UND President Andrew Armacost (left), U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (center) and Col. Jason Idleman display READ MORE
MassDOT Aeronautics Division Receives 2026 Aerial Achievement Award for Program Excellence

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that the MassDOT Aeronautics Division has been selected to receive the 2026 Aerial Achievement Award for Program Excellence, recognizing its innovative use of uncrewed aircraft systems to support the management and preservation of public infrastructure. The Aerial Achievement Awards are presented annually by drone manufacturer Skydio, Inc. to READ MORE

Aviation Education

Epic Flight Academy Awards $135,000 in Scholarships to 16 Students

Epic Flight Academy has announced its 2026 Aviation Scholarship Award winners, awarding a total of $135,000 in scholarships to 16 high school students. Epic awarded both pilot and aircraft mechanic scholarships across campuses. King Air Nation Foundation also contributed a $5,000 pilot scholarship. Epic student and staff advocate Phyllis Cunniffe organized the team of judges READ MORE
Young Artists Invited to Soar in 2027 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest

The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation is accepting applicants for the 2027 Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition that encourages North Carolina youth to present their creativity. The competition, hosted on the statewide level by the NCDOT Division of Aviation, follows an aviation theme each year, giving students the chance to engage in READ MORE

FAA Begins Retiring Decades Old Floppy Disks from Air Traffic Control

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kim Stevens

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing its historic modernization of America’s air traffic control system by replacing outdated floppy disks that contain vital weather and other critical information with a streamlined, 21st-century system. The Enterprise – Information Display System (E-IDS) replaces four systems dating back to the […]

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic Partner to Advance Ultra Short Operations in New York City

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kim Stevens

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Aviation, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess infrastructure opportunities that could bring Ultra Short aircraft operations closer to where people live and work. The two companies will explore how different forms of infrastructure, like barges, piers, or elevated surfaces, could unlock Ultra […]

EAA to Welcome Top Collegiate Aviators to Oshkosh for NIFA National Competition

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kim Stevens

The National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) SAFECON flight competition is returning to Oshkosh on May 6-15, 2027, with the premier collegiate flight competition highlighting over 500 competitors from more than 30 schools. Young pilots from across the country will compete for awards in a variety of aviation skills including landing, navigation, preflight, flight planning, crew-based […]

El Niño 2026–27: Why Humanitarian Airlift Planning Must Start Before the Weather Turns

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kim Stevens

One of the strongest El Niño events on record could peak towards the end of 2026. Cam Bolton-Wilson, Vice President of Government & Humanitarian – Americas at Chapman Freeborn, explains how severe weather disrupts humanitarian supply routes, what can be planned in advance and why aviation decisions made only after a crisis begins may already […]

ALDOT Awards Over $12 Million for Airport Grants

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kim Stevens

ALDOT has awarded $12,099,563 in state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The projects receiving funding total $73,071,980, including $53,635,243 in federal funding and $7,337,174 in airport contributions. These funds will support improvement projects at public-use airports across the state. The Alabama Department of Transportation’s funding combines state investment with airport contributions and […]

Epic Flight Academy Awards $135,000 in Scholarships to 16 Students

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026 Kim Stevens

Epic Flight Academy has announced its 2026 Aviation Scholarship Award winners, awarding a total of $135,000 in scholarships to 16 high school students. Epic awarded both pilot and aircraft mechanic scholarships across campuses. King Air Nation Foundation also contributed a $5,000 pilot scholarship. Epic student and staff advocate Phyllis Cunniffe organized the team of judges […]

Aviation Is Hiring: AOPA Launches Career Expo in Phoenix

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026 Kim Stevens

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host its first Aviation Career Expo on November 13 and 14 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, connecting job seekers with airlines, manufacturers, flight schools, and aviation service providers. The two-day recruiting and networking event, presented by ATP Flight School, covers careers in and out of the cockpit, […]

FAA Deploys First Digital Air Traffic Control Towers in Florida and Alaska

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026 Kim Stevens

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the nation’s first digital towers are operational at airports in Florida and Alaska. The new technology gives air traffic controllers better tools to do their jobs by providing greater visibility of airport activity to help them monitor traffic. Controllers are still managing the airspace but now have modern […]

Still Time to Nominate Someone for 2027 GA Awards

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026 Kim Stevens

The General Aviation Awards (GAA) Board of Directors continues to accept applications and nominations for the 2027 awards, with the deadline at midnight on November 30, 2026. Submissions and additional information about the process are available at www.generalaviationawards.com/nominate. The program, a cooperative effort between industry and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), seeks to recognize individuals […]

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve: Perfect Campaign, Phenomenal Soundtrack, Endless Reasons to Keep Flying

November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 Andrew Stevens

By Andrew Stevens – Taking flight in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Last month, I picked up the Deluxe Edition so I could play the campaign early, and I’m so glad I did, because it’s been hard to put down. Let’s take off! I’ve always been interested in the series, but I never got […]

Electra and VertiPorts by Atlantic Partner to Advance Ultra Short Operations in New York City

El Niño 2026–27: Why Humanitarian Airlift Planning Must Start Before the Weather Turns

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve: Perfect Campaign, Phenomenal Soundtrack, Endless Reasons to Keep Flying

Ponca City Breaks Ground on $14.3 Million Regional Airport