Press Releases

With 64 thousand engines delivered over six decades, the PT6 continues to be the engine of choice for the general aviation and helicopter segments, helping make a positive social impact every day. LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC (December 12, 2023) – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today celebrated the 60th anniversary of...

Tulare, California – Long-time Air Tractor dealer Valley Air Crafts has acquired Johnston Aircraft Service, both located at Mefford Field Airport (TLR) in Tulare, California. "Valley Air Crafts and Johnston Aircraft Service have served our respective customers right here at Mefford Field. Now that both companies are under the same...

In a Fly Safe Message emailed on Monday morning, NAAA alerted the industry that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a public service announcement to highlight potential terrorist threats in the United States in response to the war in the Middle East. While the level...

WASHINGTON (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare under the Clean Air Act. “The science...

For as long as AgAir Update has been in publication (over 40 years!), a key feature of the publication has been an extensive ag aviation-specific classified section. Nowhere else could one find a consolidated source for everything for sale and wanted to buy than AgAir Update Classifieds. We began publishing...

Tabula’s new US Headquarters extends the organization’s global support coverage and enables the business to deliver services optimized for North and South American customers. Melbourne, Florida. 25 August, 2023. Tabula USA has announced the opening of its new US Headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The US HQ allows Tabula to significantly...

A brand-new podcast for the aerial agriculture industry has lifted off. Ag Airwaves launched on Aug. 23. The production is a collaboration between Air Tractor, the world’s leading ag aircraft manufacturer, and podcast host Graham Lavender, publisher of AgAir Update, the “go-to” source for the latest ag aviation news. Each month, Lavender will...

Crop Duster Pete, written by Peter Schellenberger, takes young readers on an enchanting journey through the skies in a tale filled with the daily routine of agricultural aviation. This delightful 22-page children's book will surely capture young readers' imagination and leave them yearning for more.   The story revolves around...

The 2023 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament which will be held October 21 and 22 at the Red Apple Inn in Heber Springs, Arkansas.  This is an incredibly fun event and a great way to celebrate the end of the busy season. This year the AA Golf Tournament donation will go to...

São Paolo, Brazil, July 18, 2023 – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has added three new P&WCSMART™ offerings designed specifically for PT6A-34AG operators: Flat Rate Overhaul Program, Propeller Strike Repair Program and Flat Rate Engine Exchange. These additions will better...