Sets Record Straight On How Industry Funds Aviation System

The New York Times put out a video editorial that included mischaracterizations and misstatements regarding how general and business aviation contribute to the funding of the nation’s aviation system. But the National Business Aviation Association corrected them in a letter to the news organization.

FAA Approves Nashua Community College for Controller Training Initiative

On August 11, a New Hampshire community college became the fifth school to join the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) in 2025. This marks the state’s first program to be approved for the curriculum.

Arrivals and Departure Limits Could Stay at 36 Each Until Next October

The FAA is on a mission to keep operations under control at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) by extending its arrival and departure cap, first issued in late May, through October 24, 2026. This aims to alleviate tech and staffing challenges that have sparked multiple concerning, though luckily not catastrophic, incidents.

Event Features a Weekend of Aviation Fun Honoring Community Responders

Southern California’s Camarillo Airport (CMA) will soon be welcoming back a crowd of aviation enthusiasts for the 44th time as part of its annual Wings Over Camarillo airshow. This year’s event pays tribute to the responders who helped the community through a series of wildfires.

Diamond Offering As Factory Option On New Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller announced it has received approval from EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, for its Polaris high performance, 3-blade carbon fiber composite prop for the Diamond DA40 NG aircraft. Diamond Aircraft is making the prop available as a factory-installed option on new DA40 NG models.

‘Substantial Doubt’ About Immediate Prospects

Spirit Airlines issued a dire "going concern" warning to its investors concerning its immediate prospects amid strong concerns the airline is rapidly burning through cash. The warning was contained in parent company Spirit Aviation Holdings latest SEC Form 10-Q quarterly report on August 11.

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A uniquely painted 1958 Cessna Skyhawk, which had already been reported stolen once this summer, was recovered on the night of August 3 after being taken from Brackett Field in La Verne, California. The plane, owned by 75-year-old Jason Hong of Yorba Linda, was first stolen from Corona Municipal Airport sometime between May and late July. Falling just short of the 30,351-jump record, the 2025 World Skydiving Day counted 26,718 skydives from almost 40 countries. The United States topped the charts this year, with more than 13,000 jumps logged in the 24-hour period. The FAA has unveiled a new workforce plan that aims to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by the end of 2028, with 2,000 of those hires expected in 2025. The move is part of a larger strategy to address the agency’s persistent staffing shortages, which have contributed to delays, operat

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced its participation in a practical training exercise in conjunction with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Asaka Garrison, the goal of which was to improve response capabilities in the event of an earthquake centered in the Tokyo metro area. The mid-size UAV is electric powered and intended for a variety of missions including transport of disaster relief supplies, logistical support to remote areas, and transport of construction materials for power transmission towers. The DJI Neo was a surprising hit amongst content creators, acting as an autonomous cameraman and lightweight tag-along, but the regulatory environment of 2025 may keep its sequel away. The DJI Neo 2 recently showed up on the FCC website, an essential step whenever a new drone came to the U.S. domestic market. But drone fans have been eyeing shipment