The Aviation Technician Education Council has petitioned the FAA to allow eligible high school students to take the Aviation Mechanic General written test earlier. If approved, this exemption would help schools fill program vacancies and boost the number of students pursuing these certifications.
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Volare Hangars Reveals Plans for New Development at KOSH
Volare Hangars has unveiled preliminary site renderings for an 80-acre development at Oshkosh Aviation Park. Located at Wittman Regional Airport, the project will feature diverse hangar layouts, a fuel farm, and rooftop viewing decks, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028.
Electric Cosmic One Aircraft Makes Its Debut
Cosmic Aerospace has introduced the Cosmic One, a four-seat electric aircraft poised to benefit from the FAA’s new MOSAIC rules. Expected to be on the market in three years, the new plane is aimed at private owners, flight schools, and flight clubs.
Registration Opens for Free Take Flight With Aviation Influence
Registration is now open for the 2026 Take FLIGHT free event by Aviation Influence in Atlantic City. Join industry leaders, educators, and youth for an inspiring day of career discovery, hands-on STEAM activities, and immersive aviation experiences.
Iowa Approves $10 Million for State Aviation Programs
The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved $10.2 million for the fiscal year 2027 State Aviation Program. These grants will fund critical safety initiatives, airport development projects, and vertical infrastructure upgrades across dozens of commercial and general aviation airports throughout Iowa.
Support Vintage Aviation by Entering the Swift Raffle
Time is running out to enter the 2026 Swift Museum Foundation raffle. Just 2,500 tickets will be sold, with grand prize a $30,000 engine credit or $20,000 in cash. All proceeds support the preservation of historic Globe Swift and T-35 Buckaroo aircraft.
Duncan Aviation Funds Technical Operations Professorship At WMU
The Duncan Aviation Family Trust recently established the J. Robert Duncan Endowed Professorship of Technical Operations at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. The first endowed professorship at the university aims to prepare future industry leaders by expanding technical education, mentorship, and advanced maintenance training pathways.
New Grant Paves Way for Transformation of KBKV
Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
Centennial Airport New Base of Operations for AeroAngel
AeroAngel, a national charity providing free private flights for seriously ill children, is establishing its permanent headquarters at Centennial Airport in Colorado.