by Jim Campbell | Mar 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aims Community College Becomes First Colorado Institution in the E-CTI Program The Federal Aviation Administration has officially named Aims Community College as Colorado’s first institution authorized to take part in the Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Challenges Were U.S. Tariffs, A Sharp Fall In Dollar Exchange Rate, Disrupted Supply Chains U.S. tariffs were a major challenge for Pilatus in 2025, the company said in its annual report. The Swiss aerospace manufacturer faced a 39% tariff, and Pilatus briefly halted...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
FAA Supplemental Type Certificates Received For RA-4500 MK II Radar Altimeter FreeFlight Systems has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for radar altimeter installation on the Bell 407 and Airbus AS350 helicopters. The FAA also issued corresponding...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Part 135 List Meant to Fight Illegal Charter, Instead Caused Major Confusion The FAA has temporarily taken down its public Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list after facing several questions about its accuracy. The spreadsheet has been called out for leaving out...
by Jim Campbell | Mar 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
No Injuries As Plane Veered Off Runway And Hit Hangar At Harvey Airfield A Beechcraft 76 Duchess veered to the right while attempting to land on runway 33R at Snohomish-Harvey Field Airport (S43) in Washington and slammed into a hangar Saturday evening, according to...