by Jim Campbell | Dec 31, 2025 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Taking Closer Look At Availability, Cost, Testing Consistency The FAA will soon roll out a system that will enable pilots to provide feedback on Designated Pilot Examiners after check rides for new certificates and ratings. Concern about strain on the certification...
by Jim Campbell | Dec 31, 2025 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Program Has Provided Free Introductory Flights to Nearly 2.5 Million Aspiring Aviators The EAA Young Eagles program is nearing yet another milestone, with the more than 50,000 introductory flights logged in 2025 bringing the organization just shy of the 2.5 million...
by Jim Campbell | Dec 30, 2025 | Aviation, News, Transportation
5th Order From Airbus China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo family aircraft. The agreement is the group’s fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to...
by Jim Campbell | Dec 30, 2025 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Expand Backcountry Airstrips And Win Great Prizes In Fundraising Effort The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation’s 2025/26 fundraising raffle is now underway and is an excellent chance to win great prizes. But more importantly — each ticket...
by Jim Campbell | Dec 29, 2025 | Aviation, News, Transportation
State Ranks Near the Bottom in Seaplane Access Colorado’s seaplane pilots want fewer takeoff and landing restrictions on state waters, and one advocate says he will try again with the state legislature to get changes, according to the Denver Post. There are few...
