Jeppesen ForeFlight has completely separated from Boeing, with the sale of the company to Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, for $10.55 billion.
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Cessna 185 hits boat
Probable Cause: A recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.
Picture of the Day: Flight lessons
Wai Kuen Leung submitted this photo and note: “During my short instructor life I met some amazing peeps.”
Coming back from devastation: KRSV recovers from a tornado
After two and a half years, airport officials are putting the finishing touches on a brand new $3.8 million terminal building that will complete the airport’s rebuild.
GA steps up to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has activated its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Database, while other organizations, such as Operation Air Drop, AEROBridge, Airlink, and Samaritan’s Purse are assisting in the relief efforts.
Work begins on new terminal at 1F0
The new terminal is expected to be completed by November 2026. Other improvements slated for Ardmore’s downtown airport include the installation of a perimeter fence around the airfield to be completed by mid-2026, as well as a planned rehabilitation of Runway 17/35 to be completed by mid-2028.
Washington State Airport Guide Photo Contest takes off
The Washington State Department Of Transportation Aviation Division is offering two chances for aviation enthusiasts to have their best photographs featured on the front and back covers of the 2026 Airport Guide.
Pre-buy flight goes awry
Probable Cause: The sport pilot’s poor decision to allow a non-certificated pilot to land the airplane which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
Pictures of the Day: Vintage Bonanza check-out
Scott Crane submitted these photos and note: “Our son Scotty Crane finishing his American Bonanza Society Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program (BPPP) check-out at our home airport in Poplar Grove, Illinois, following a seven-year restoration of our 1948 Bonanza. ABS Recognized CFI Craig Baily provided instruction in our Bonanza to a future ABS Recognized CFI. Photos by proud mom Beth Crane.”