Almost 42,000 square feet of aircraft storage space will open at KVDF by the end of the year thanks to $6.4 million in private infrastructure investment.
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New Investigative Data Added to NTSB Aviation Accident Dashboard
The NTSB has updated its Civil Aviation Accident Dashboard to include investigative findings, offering deeper insight into what causes aviation accidents. This enhancement replaces the standalone General Aviation Dashboard, providing a streamlined, searchable resource for analyzing U.S. aviation safety trends.
Grant Awarded to Develop Camping Area at 37N
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help build a camping area at Garrison Dam Recreational Airport (37N) in North Dakota.
Short Wing Piper Club Heads to KGXY for 2026 Convention
The Short Wing Piper Club holds its 2026 convention June 22–26 at Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY). The event features mountain flying, warbird rides, and technical tours of Univair and BAS Parts Sales.
Sonex Reopens With New Owner
ON Capital, Inc., led by aviator and general contractor Stephen Osborne, has acquired all the assets of Sonex, including the Sonex Aerospace and AeroConversions line of products.
WACO Aircraft, Centennial Aircraft Services Close Doors
The DIMOR Group has closed WACO Classic Aircraft and Centennial Aircraft Services, which provided aircraft maintenance at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL). The company’s Centennial FBO remains open, as well as San Francisco Latin American Cuisine.
New Seaplane Float Proposed for Hollywood Beach
The Hollywood Beach Seaplane Association has applied for a permit to install a new float.
The Next Generation of Aviation Competes With Bush Planes and Rubber Ducks
The competition involved designing, building, and flight testing a banner-towing bush plane, conducting charter flights for passengers (rubber ducks) and hauling cargo (hockey pucks) to pay for the airplane and start a banner towing business.
Help Reopen a Hidden Gem
Giant City State Park in southern Illinois has posted a survey asking for public comments on reopening its backcountry airstrip.