To help address the ongoing aviation mechanic shortage, the AOPA Foundation is expanding its free High School Aviation STEM Curriculum to include maintenance and manufacturing.
Aviation Maintenance
MOSAIC Brings Big Changes to Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rules are transforming general aviation by expanding privileges for Light-Sport Repairmen. Discover how these sweeping changes create affordable, fast-tracked career pathways into aircraft maintenance, allowing aviation enthusiasts to turn their passion into a highly rewarding profession.
Pilot Donates Cessna 310 To High School Aviation Program
Students at Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Massachusetts will receive hands-on training on a multi-engine aircraft thanks the donation of an airworthy Cessna 310 by a local pilot.
Emergency Landing Inspires Launch of AircraftIQ
After an emergency landing on a California beach, two aviation professionals realized how fragmented aircraft records and communication were. In response, they launched AircraftIQ, a new platform that unifies maintenance scheduling, digital logbooks, and mechanic communications for general aviation aircraft owners.
JetGlow Aviation Takes Off at KOSH
The Oshkosh company has introduced specialized aircraft appearance and preservation services for general aviation aircraft owners.
Why Choosing the Right Aviation Grease Matters
Grease is one of the most essential yet frequently misunderstood aviation lubricants. Our lubricants expert shows you how to properly select the exact grease for your specific aircraft, understand critical thickener compatibility issues, and learn the best practices for repacking wheel bearings to keep your airplane airworthy.
New Owner for KCOS Maintainence Provider
Fourth Front Aviation has acquired D&J Aviation’s operations at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS).
Rare Jet Donated to Colorado College
A rare homebuilt Maverick TwinJet 1500 has landed at Aims Community College, bringing a new learning opportunity to A&P students.
West Star Aviation Opens Satellite Location at KADS
The new location, which features a 40,000-square-foot hangar at Addison Airport in Dallas, will provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, AOG support, installations and upgrades, and inspections up to 12 and 24 months.