Picture of the Day: August 31, 2026
An F-22 Raptor performs at the 2026 Spirit of St. Louis Airshow.
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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.
Pilot Killed In Colorado Firefighting Aircraft Accident
The aircraft entered Silver Jack Reservoir during operations associated with the Gold Mountain Fire.
Considerations for Mountain Flying
What you need to know before you go.
Jet Aviation Signs 30-Year Lease for New FBO at Colorado Airport
Global aviation services provider will anchor a new 15-acre development at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Rare Kitbuilt Jet Donated for A&P Training
Colorado’s Aims Community College students to gain hands-on experience with a Maverick TwinJet 1500.
Pilatus Breaks Ground on New Colorado Facility
Project at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport will add a delivery center and expand engineering.
Pilatus Secures Certification For PC-12 PRO Simulator
Approval allows the system to be used for pilot training.
