Eagle Air Repair is expanding its operations at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona with the addition of a second hangar, bringing total shop space to over 15,000 square feet. The expansion increases capacity for aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, parts sales, and restoration projects.
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FAA Restrictions at Centennial Airport Spark Concern
AOPA has expressed concern regarding sudden FAA restrictions and the prohibition of touch-and-goes at Centennial Airport near Denver, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation.
CessnaR182.com Joins Put Your Gear Down Campaign
The type club for retractable gear Cessna 182s has become the first organization to join the new Put Your Gear Down campaign, launched in the summer of 2026 by the American Bonanza Society.
Oklahoma Aerospace Industry Reaches Record $52.5 Billion Impact
A new study shows a $52.5 billion in annual economic impact, reinforcing aerospace and defense as Oklahoma’s second-largest industry and one of its fastest-growing economic engines.
FAA Asks Pilots to Report AWOS Weather Errors
The FAA is seeking public comments on a new effort to have pilots and other users of the National Airspace System help identify errors and outages in automated airport weather systems. Through a new Surface Weather Status Dashboard, user reports will directly trigger maintenance tickets to improve real-time weather accuracy at the FAA’s WeatherCams website.
Epic Flight Academy Expands to KDXR
The Danbury Municipal Airport in Connecticut is Epic’s 12th location.
Wyoming Airports Generate $3.5 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
A new study reveals that Wyoming’s public airports generate $3.5 billion in annual economic impact and support more than 21,000 jobs, highlighting aviation’s vital role in driving local commerce, tourism, and community development across the state.
Charleston Southern University Expands Aviation Program with Federal Grant
Charleston Southern University has received $1.25 million in federal funding to expand its growing Aeronautics program. The investment will go towards flight simulators, air traffic control technology, and equipment to help lower training costs for students pursuing careers in aviation.
Aviation Fuel Prices Climbed Sharply in September 2026
U.S. aviation fuel prices climbed sharply in September 2026, with both 100LL and Jet A reaching new six-month highs nationwide. iFlightPlanner’s latest report highlights key regional trends, self-service savings, and six-month price increases across 3,370 fuel providers nationwide.