Community Continues to Push Back Against ADS-B-Facilitated Landing Fees

On May 8, a bill to limit frivolous use of ADS-B tracking data was signed into law by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. This legislation battles the recent trend of US airports using ADS-B information to impose landing fees on general aviation planes. House Bill 571 is a major step in the right direction.

Duffy Shares Plans to Scale Back Flights at Newark Liberty International

After a ‘telecommunications issue’ with Philadelphia TRACON brought yet another string of delays, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared plans to cut back flights into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The ground stop lasted for around 45 minutes.

Flight Ban Follows Two ATC-Facilitated Go-Arounds for Commercial Flights

The US Army has grounded its helicopter operations into the Pentagon following a flight last week that triggered two go-arounds at Reagan National Airport (DCA). The suspension affects the 12th Aviation Battalion, which is responsible for emergency evacuations of political VIPs in the capital region.

Also: ‘Sonoran Beauty’ Jump-Qualified, IAG Orders, FAA Shuts Down ATC Oversight, EAA Joins Modern Skies

Slovakia-based developer Klein Vision recently unveiled the production-model prototype of its flying car. If all goes to plan, the AirCar will hit the market in early 2026. The AirCar is the outcome of more than a decade of work from Klein Vision co-founders Stefan Klein and Anton Zajac. The company was officially established in 2017 and had its first flying car prototype in the air by 2021. Iowa’s Marion Airport (C17) is being temporarily saved in a $500,000 runway sale, representing less than a third of the city’s original purchase. The new owner, 530 Investments LLC, will be required to maintain the runway for at least the next 10 years. It’s that time of year again for pilots with aircraft of all shapes and sizes to begin registering for the annual AirVenture Cup Cross-Country Air Race (AVC). Over 100 peop

Unit Set To Deploy Vita Rescue System

Vita Inclinata, provider of intelligent lift technology for aerospace and construction, announced the Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th Rescue Squadron completed certification training on its Vita Rescue System (VRS) and is fully mission-capable to deploy the hoist system in live rescue missions.

Expert Analysts Scrutinized the FAA’s Oversight of ATC Organization

In a move that appears somewhat mistimed (at best…tone-deaf at worst), the Federal Aviation Administration has quietly halted the work of an independent panel of experts who were assigned to evaluate the agency’s oversight of air traffic control operations.

Growth And Fleet Replacements On The Way

International Airlines Group, a joint holding company between British and Spanish air carriers, announced it has ordered up to 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft to enable anticipated growth as well as updating long-haul fleets to modern, fuel-efficient aircraft over the 2028-2033 period.

Proven Leader And Pioneer Elevated Aviation’s Workforce

The National Business Aviation Association announced that Sheryl A. Barden, CAM and CEO of Aviation Personnel International (API), will be awarded the 2025 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exposition, or NBAA-BACE, to be held October 14-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

(Pilot) Could Not Arrest The Right Turn, And The Airplane Departed The Right Side Of The Runway

Analysis: The pilot reported that, after a normal landing, the pilot heard a “pop” followed by a leaning tendency to the right that he attempted to correct with flight control inputs. He could not arrest the right turn, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to a stop, upright, in the grass. The right wing and right stabilator sustained substantial damage. 

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers

In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Scholarships to enable people with disabilities to pursue that experience.