The new fleet acquisition and management program has been created to enable colleges and independent flight schools to update their training fleets with new Diamond Aircraft and simulators at fixed monthly costs comparable to buying pre-owned aircraft, company officials explained.
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FAA names company that will oversee ATC modernization
Peraton will coordinate the design, testing, and deployment of a modernized ATC system, representing a major shift from decades of incremental fixes. Peraton will also ensure new technologies are brought online safely and work seamlessly across the National Airspace System.
Grant awarded to improve Maine backcountry airstrip
The grant, combined with the efforts of volunteers, will get the backcountry airstrip ready for visitors.
Tickets now on sale for 2026 Oshkosh
“We wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts.”
What separates a calm cockpit from catastrophe?
A recent study out of Griffith University in Australia is shedding new light on why some pilots handle in-flight emergencies better than others.
Ever wonder if programs designed to get kids interested in aviation work?
The Museum of Flight in Seattle has proof they do.
Iowa kicks off transportation photo contest
Photographers can submit up to 20 digital photos for consideration. Photos must be submitted by Feb. 2, 2026.
Where’s Jamail? Fort Worth, Texas
Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, makes a stop in Fort Worth and talks to more than 700 students about careers in aviation.
Another patent for the Switchblade flying car
The newest patent, issued Nov. 19, 2025, covers the tail fold and retraction design of the flying car.