Registration is now open for the 2026 ARC Air Derby, a one-day cross-country event that challenges pilots on precision, planning, and navigation rather than speed.
Briefings
Fargo Air Museum Adds Historic Yak-52 To Its Collection
The Fargo Air Museum recently expanded its collection with a historic Soviet Cold War-era Yakovlev Yak-52W.
Pilot Rise Flight School Opens New Location at KRBD
Pilot Rise Flight School is expanding its operations with a new location at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in Texas. The flight school opened in 2018 at a Fort Worth airport.
Thrust Flight Partners With Hampton University Aviation Program
Thrust Flight has partnered with Hampton University to serve as the flight-training provider for the school’s Flight Education curriculum. The company’s new Virginia campus will offer pilot and mechanic training to university students, as well as the public.
Free Sporty’s Learn To Fly Course Boosts Young Eagles Program
More than 200,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journey through the free Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.
New Owner For KFAR Flight School
Fargo Jet Center has sold its flight school to Fargo Wings. Under new leadership, the school will remain at the FBO’s facilities at Hector International Airport to ensure a seamless transition for students.
smartATIS Automates Weather Broadcasts at KAPF
Naples Airport in Florida has modernized its operations by implementing the Frequentis smartATIS system, replacing manual updates with automated real-time weather and airfield broadcasts. The upgrade reduces controller workload, alleviates radio frequency congestion, and guarantees pilots receive the most current information before landing.
New President Named at Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation has appointed Brian Rohloff as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 31, 2026. He succeeds Ron Draper, who is retiring after eight years at the helm.
Safe Pilot Partnership Offers GA Pilots Discounts For Recurrent Training
5X5 Aviation Insurance has partnered with Sporty’s and PilotWorkshops to launch the Safe Pilot Partnership, a new initiative that allows piston aircraft pilots to lower their annual insurance premiums by completing recurrent training courses and scenario-based workshops.