FAA Urges Halt To Falcon Field Landing Fees
The agency cited pending complaints, federal obligations and possible safety impacts.
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FAA Urges Mesa To Delay Implementation of Potentially Illegal Landing Fees
$20.35 fee for landings after 10 free ones per month raises host of legal issues. The post FAA Urges Mesa To Delay Implementation of Potentially Illegal Landing Fees…
New York Bill Would Ban ADS-B-Based Landing Fees
Measure would apply to smaller Part 91 aircraft operating in the state.
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Air Force Reserve Recruiting Colorado Aviators for Flying Training
The Air Force Reserve’s 367th Recruiting Group has asked CPA to pass along an opportunity for members who already hold ratings and have wondered about flying in uniform.…
Longmont Revives Airport Landing Fee Discussion
Council has directed staff to develop new rates as Vance Brand faces pressure to increase airport revenue.
It’s Getting Dark … What’s Your Approach?
With daylight getting shorter, planning an instrument approach means a lot more prep. The post It’s Getting Dark … What’s Your Approach? appeared first on AvBrief.com.
JRBAF Announces Charity Raffle Tickets on Sale
Proceeds directly fund public access and development of remote backcountry airstrips. The post JRBAF Announces Charity Raffle Tickets on Sale appeared first on Plane + Pilot.
Picture of the Day: August 31, 2026
An F-22 Raptor performs at the 2026 Spirit of St. Louis Airshow.
Angle of Attack: The Day I Became a Believer
A close call during an airshow flyby proved the value of an AoA indicator. The post Angle of Attack: The Day I Became a Believer appeared first on…
Spartan Flight Academy Increases Its Piper Fleet
The Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro area training organization increases its Garmin G1000 NXi equipped aircraft. The post Spartan Flight Academy Increases Its Piper Fleet appeared first on AvBrief.com.
NTSB News Talk: Learjet 55 Spatial Disorientation Clues & Wrong-Runway Landings
Max Trescott and Rob Mark review NTSB accident reports, exploring how spatial disorientation, distraction, and continuation bias turn routine flights into emergencies. The post NTSB News Talk: Learjet…
United, CAE Complete Phase 1 Expansion of Denver Training Center
The first segment of the expansion creates the world’s largest pilot training campus, according to the airline. The post United, CAE Complete Phase 1 Expansion of Denver Training…
Aging GA Fleet Faces Growing Aircraft Parts Challenge
A new Airworthy.com survey finds that GA maintenance professionals are facing rising parts costs, longer lead times and growing supply challenges.
How Long Does It Take to Get the CFII?
Pilot looks to expand job horizons with added qualification.
The 100R Avgas Transition to Unleaded
Swift Fuels now covers 1,200 engines and 1,600 airframes.
Colorado city ends yearslong effort to close airport
After at least six years of repeated efforts to close Boulder Municipal Airport, the city of Boulder, Colorado, is now moving to pursue new grant funds to maintain…
Colorado’s Centennial Airport Hangar Rent Dispute Heads to Court
Pilots at Colorado's Centennial Airport have taken their fight over a nearly 82% hangar rent increase to court.
Longmont Weighs Airport Noise, FAA Funds
The city’s July 27 town hall followed a debated decision to accept federal money for airport repairs.
Inside Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies: A Treasure Trove of Aerospace
Colorado museum continues legacy of learning where history meets the future.
Centennial Tribute to Retrace Historic Flight of ‘Spirit of St. Louis’
Lindbergh Foundation’s exclusive private jet expedition will celebrate a century of aviation history.