The acquisition establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center Network, company officials noted.
Briefings
FAA Expands UAS Test Site Network for First Time Since 2016
The expansion of the test locations is designed to accelerate the integration of drones into the National Airspace System, including how they will share that space with manned aircraft.
Making it Easier to Get Parts for Diamonds
With more than $1.5 million in parts, Premier Aircraft has been named a top distributor for Diamond Aircraft parts.
Work begins on new university aerospace facility at KSYI
Middle Tennessee State University has begun construction on its new aerospace facility at Shelbyville Municipal Airport (KSYI) in Tennessee.
First Step Taken To Replace FAA’s Radar System
The FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation have awarded contracts to RTX and Indra to replace 612 aging ground-based radar units across the country. This modernization project, scheduled to begin in early 2026, will consolidate technical configurations to improve reliability and streamline maintenance for the National Airspace System.
Human Factors live broadcast series prepares for takeoff
Hosted by Jolie Lucas and Harvey Madison, On Second Thought explores the intersection of psychology, performance, and safety in the cockpit, according to Lucas.
Young Eagles flights top 50,000 in last year
The flights were flown by 4,250 volunteer pilots, including 970 pilots who flew a Young Eagle for the first time, according to EAA officials.
Colorado college AMT program certified
Aims Community College recently received FAA certification as an official Part 147 aviation maintenance school. This is in addition to establishing a new hiring pathway agreement with Frontier Airlines, which includes a $25,000 signing bonus for eligible graduates.
Why is my engine blowing oil?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: My Duke’s right engine has started blowing out oil from the breather.