Established in 2016 to celebrate Academy College’s 80th Anniversary, the scholarship provides $5,000 to two students pursuing an aviation degree or a professional pilot career, in honor of Sherm Booen….
Category: 2026 August
New FBO Opens at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A new fixed base operator (FBO) terminal has opened at Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC), marking a significant investment in general aviation infrastructure and customer amenities at…
Christopher Rocheleau Returns to NBAA as Chief Operating Officer
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced on July 30, 2026, that it is welcoming the return of Christopher J. Rocheleau as its chief operating officer (COO) following his service…
Introducing modern people to vintage flying
When I got my pilots license last year, the thing I was most excited about was giving rides to family and friends. They’ve all been hearing me talk about the…
Spirit of St. Louis 100th Anniversary Charter Flight Launches at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation officially launched the global countdown to one of the most significant milestones in aviation history: The 100th Anniversary…
AOPA Applauds FAA Acceptance of Industry Consensus Standards for Light-Sport Category Aircraft
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) acceptance of ASTM consensus standards for several types of new light-sport category aircraft, including airplanes, gliders, powered…
EAA Breaks Ground on Discovery Park to Expand Youth Aviation Education at AirVenture
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) officially broke ground on Discovery Park on July 20 during the opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, launching a major initiative to expand youth…
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases Early Analysis of Beechcraft Baron Crash in Waterloo, Illinois
FREDERICK, Md., July 17, 2026—The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video providing an early look at last week’s crash in rural Illinois. The accident aircraft was N202DK, a…
Pietenpol Reunion Continues to Celebrate Homebuilt Aviation Heritage
The annual Pietenpol Reunion, hosted by the Brodhead Pietenpol Association and EAA Chapter 431, brings Pietenpol enthusiasts from across the country to Brodhead Airport (C37) each July. Held over four…