Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
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New Survey Highlights How General Aviation Pilots Feel About ADS-B
A recent Purdue University survey explores how general aviation pilots view Electronic Conspicuity technology, such as ADS-B. While a majority of respondents strongly support its safety benefits and ability to enhance situational awareness, many pilots also highlight significant ongoing concerns regarding data privacy, regulatory enforcement, and the use of their data to assess landing fees.
17-Year Restoration Completed on Historic TBM-3E Avenger
After a 17-year restoration involving over 50,000 volunteer hours, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has successfully rebuilt a TBM-3E Avenger.
New Aircraft Compliance App Simplifies Aviation Maintenance Tracking
Debuting at EAA AirVenture 2026, the new Aircraft Compliance app aims to simplify general aviation maintenance tracking. By organizing logbooks, ADs, and inspections into one plain-language dashboard, it helps pilots instantly verify aircraft readiness and track true costs per hour.
Avtopia Launches
Avtopia, a new aviation community platform, aims to unite the industry by connecting pilots with resources, verified businesses, and discussion boards. Its debut service, Avtopia AOG, assists aircraft owners with unexpectedly grounded planes.
Sporty’s Partners With Foreflight on Educational Resources
Sporty’s has partnered with Jeppesen ForeFlight to distribute its aviation education products, including training manuals, test guides, syllabi, logbooks, books, online courses, and other educational resources.
Spirit of St. Louis 100th Anniversary Flight Launches at Oshkosh
The Lindbergh Foundation has launched the countdown to the 100th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Louis flight. Part of the festivities include the Centennial Charter Flight, a six-day luxury journey retracing Charles Lindbergh’s historic New York to Paris route, while supporting programs that inspire the next generation of aviators.
Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane Introduce Smart Gear Alerts
Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane have launched Smart Gear Alerts, a new safety system for iFly EFB users designed to prevent landing gear accidents by providing visual and audible warnings if an aircraft’s configuration doesn’t match the intended runway or water landing surface.
Volunteers Restore Monache Meadows Airstrip In High Sierras
After decades of neglect and unofficial closure, the Recreational Aviation Foundation has successfully restored California’s Monache Meadows airstrip. Thanks to 15 years of persistent volunteer efforts and Forest Service cooperation, this remote High Sierra destination is now safely open for backcountry pilots.