Diamond
FAA Revokes Class E Airspace at Diamond O Ranch Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is revoking Class E airspace at Diamond O Ranch Airport located in Santa Elena, Texas.
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Garmin Expands Aviation Database With New Guided Visual Approaches
Garmin announced an update adding 12 new Guided Visual Approaches and eight new airports to its aviation database.
Cirrus
Cirrus Aircraft Breaks Ground on New Engine Testing Facility in Duluth
Cirrus has started construction on a 15,000-square-foot Engine Run-Up Center in Duluth, Minnesota, aimed at enhancing testing and fuel calibration.
Regulation
AOPA Foundation Awards Record Scholarships While Falcon Field Secures FAA Grants
The AOPA Foundation announced historic scholarship awards while Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, secured significant federal infrastructure funding.
Cessna
FAA Administrator Considers Restoring Single-Pilot Operations For Cessna Citations
Federal aviation officials might explore pathways to return single-pilot privileges to certain older Cessna Citation jets through specific training programs and aircraft modifications.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Canada Unveils Certified PT9 Turboprop Engine at NBAA-BACE
Pratt & Whitney Canada introduced its new certified PT9 turboprop at the NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas.
Regulation
FAA Brings Free Hypoxia Training Sessions to Fort Meade Executive Airport
Pilots can learn to recognize their personal physiological warning signs of oxygen deprivation through a four-day FAA training program.
General aviation
Aviation Museum Of New Hampshire To Issue Broomstick Pilot Licenses
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire has scheduled an upcoming event on October 24, 2026, to distribute official Broomstick Pilot Licenses.
Tecnam
Tennessee Valley Authority Uses Tecnam P2012 SMP to Survey Power Grid
A television news report highlighted how the Tennessee Valley Authority uses a specialized twin-engine aircraft to inspect transmission lines.
Fuel
San Diego Airport Leads Nation in Leaded Avgas Sales Despite Unleaded Option
An investigation revealed that San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport sold over 1 million gallons of leaded aviation gasoline across a two-year timeframe, surpassing all other general aviation airports in the United States.
General aviation
This 2022 Daher TBM 960 Is a Fast Aircraft For Sale Top Pick
A 2022 Daher TBM 960 with 860 hours on the airframe has been highlighted as a top pick for sale, offering pilots a high-performance turboprop alternative to basic piston singles.
Regulation
LifeLine Pilots Volunteer Completes Medical Flight To Minnesota
A volunteer pilot recently flew a passenger more than 300 miles to a scheduled medical appointment.
General aviation
Oriens Aviation Appoints Narine Melkumjan as Dutch Sales Manager
Narine Melkumjan has taken over as sales manager for Tecnam in the Netherlands, operating out of Breda International Airport.
Events
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Perform Final CT-114 Tutor Airshow Demonstration
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have flown their final public aerobatic demonstration in the CT-114 Tutor at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, closing out 55 years of airshow performances in the aircraft.
Piper
The Legendary Piper J-3 Cub: How A Simple Taildragger Shaped Aviation History
The iconic spruce-and-fabric taildragger served as the initial trainer for four out of five American pilots who flew during the Second World War.
General aviation
Textron Aviation Citation Gen3 Test Fleet Surpasses 1,220 Flight Hours
Textron Aviation announced that its Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, and M2 Gen3 test aircraft have accumulated a combined total of 1,220 flight hours.
Cirrus
Cirrus Celebrates Ten Years of the Vision Jet at NBAA-BACE 2026
Cirrus marks a decade of its Collier Trophy-winning single-engine personal jet at NBAA-BACE 2026.
General aviation
New Jersey Lawmakers Object To Aeroflex Airport Hangar Demolition Plans
Elected officials have asked the state Department of Environmental Protection to halt a demolition plan that threatens local pilots and enterprises.
Leonardo
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo AW169 Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to supersede an existing airworthiness directive for Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW169 helicopters due to an incorrect material reference.
Leonardo
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo A119 and AW119 MKII Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a proposed airworthiness directive that would mandate repetitive inspections and eventual part replacements for specific Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters.
Pilatus
First French Pilatus PC-7 MKX Completed Maiden Flight in Switzerland
AVweb reported that the initial Pilatus PC-7 MKX destined for the French Air and Space Force has successfully completed its first flight in Switzerland, as announced by Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus on a Wednesday.
Cessna
Cessna 210 Pilot Survives Engine Separation Accident in Louisiana After Takeoff
A pilot survived with minor injuries when a Cessna 210 crashed after its engine separated completely in flight shortly after takeoff.
Aircraft
Wasatch Aero Unveils Concept for Four-Seat Twin Turboprop Aircraft
Utah-based Wasatch Aero has revealed a development roadmap featuring a four-seat twin-turboprop aircraft aimed at multiengine training and personal flying under expanded FAA regulations.
Regulation
FAA Reinstates Flight Deck Training Program for Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers can soon apply for jumpseat access on various aircraft to observe flight operations firsthand.