Beth White of Milton, Vermont, created a habitat using aviation to nurture an environment where young women do more than thrive. What Beth has brought to life with Habitat for Aviation’s Women Build Planes program is amazing. Her program does more than build airplanes — it introduces women and girls to commitment, connections, and community.
Flight Training
Iowa pilot solos 13 different planes on his 16th birthday
Sullivan Vande Voort celebrated his 16th birthday May 26, 2025, by completing solo flights in 13 different airplane types, ranging from a 1940 Meyers OTW to the Cirrus SR-20
Clip-On IFR training glasses introduced
Instant IFR glasses clip onto your existing eyeglasses or sunglasses. The flip-down lens design allows for smooth transitions between simulated IMC and visual conditions, according to Sporty’s officials.
The real reason pilots quit flight training
In his series of stories Jamail Larkins noted money, medical issues, and clashing personalities between student and CFI were the top three reasons people quit flight training. But a veteran CFI says that’s not the real reason people quit.
Electric aircraft manufacturer accelerates U.S. factory opening
The company’s first 10,000-square-foot hangar will be home to US assembly, delivery, and customer support for Aura Aero’s INTEGRAL two-seater trainer with aerobatic capabilities, which is already certified in Europe and under the FAA fast track process for US certification, company officials said.
AJ Sport to debut at AirVenture
The AJ Sport builds upon the CTLS platform from Flight Design. Since acquiring the intellectual property rights from Flight Design in 2017, AeroJones Aviation has worked to upgrade the LSA, according to officials with the Zephyrhills, Florida-based company.
Iowa community college to launch new aviation degree
Delivered in partnership with North Iowa Air Service, the program is a five-semester curriculum that combines classroom instruction at North Iowa Area Community College with hands-on lab and flight training at Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW).
1.5 million aviation professionals needed in next decade
That number includes 300,000 pilots, 416,000 mechanics, and 71,000 air traffic controllers — and that’s without counting business aviation.
ASA releases An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Pilot Career Path
“This book is for anyone who has dreamed of flying professionally since they were old enough to spot a jet crossing the sky,” ASA officials said. “The path to a pilot career can be rigorous and expensive. With this new book, readers have a knowledgeable advisor to help new pilots get started and stay on the right track.”