EAA Photo – Cindi Pokorny with a Young Eagle EAA’s Young Eagles program continues to make an impact in aviation, as more than 50,000 young people received flight experiences from 4,250 volunteer EAA-member pilots between October 2024 and October 2025. This period also saw 970 pilots fly a Young Eagle for the first time. “Our […]
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Ontario International Airport’s ONT+ Visitor Pass Program Nears 100,000 Users
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to surpass 100,000 registered users – a significant achievement that underscores both the program’s popularity and ONT’s leadership in reimagining the airport experience. Launched in 2022, ONT+ is a free digital visitor pass program that […]
Sky High Expo 2026 Dates for Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Announced
The Sky High Expo team has announced the official dates for Sky High Expo 2026, returning October 16–18, 2026, with a full weekend fly-in, a dedicated STEM Day on Friday, a robust automotive experience, and a signature single-day airshow and fireworks display on Saturday, October 17 at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. Sky High Expo 2026 is a […]
Wisk Completes First Flight of Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL
Wisk Aero announced the successful completion of the first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the U.S. Wisk is the only company to have designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft. The […]
Washington State’s Aviation System Highlighted in State Aviation Journal’s Latest Video
The State Aviation Journal has released its latest video highlighting Washington State’s aviation system. The project, sponsored by Applied Pavement Technology highlights a number of the 134 public use airports in the state. “We’re excited to share this video,” said SAJ Publisher Kim Stevens, “We appreciate all of the assistance we received from industry officials […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates Record Attendance, Future of Flight at Ninth Annual Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day
A sold-out crowd of more than 1,300 aviation enthusiasts, professionals and students converged on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, for the ninth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day (OKWIAAD), a landmark event celebrating a century of flight in the state. Hosted by aviation services provider AAR Corporation in partnership with JE Dunn Construction, and […]
Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft
Cirrus has delivered its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, a testament to the company’s innovation, safety, quality and service. The latest model, SR Series G7+, features Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, the world’s first FAA-certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston. The SR Series product line (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) was first delivered in 1999 […]
MSP Airport Completes Largest Renovation of Terminal 1
Photo – New terrazzo flooring and dynamic lighting are some of the interior improvements in Terminal 1 as part of the Airport Modernization Program at MSP Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines announce the completion of the largest-ever interior renovation of Terminal 1 concourses and […]
McFarland Johnson Announces Aviation Division Promotions to Fuel Strategic Growth
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has announced four significant promotions in its Aviation Division. “At McFarland Johnson, we are committed to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent within our organization. These promotions within our team reflect not only their individual achievements but also our continued dedication to advancing innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. We are confident […]
NBAA: 2026 White Plains Regional Forum Now Scheduled for May 20
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that its 2026 White Plains Regional Forum has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) runway construction at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The association’s May 20 White Plains Regional Forum will be held at HPN, the same location as last year’s event. […]
