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Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch addressed the Young County Republican Party on Feb. 10, discussing the employee-owned aircraft manufacturer’s history and how he sees its future. Speaking at North Texas College in Graham, Mr. Hirsch highlighted the potential economic threat posed by a proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian-manufactured aircraft...

Take Your Air Tractor Maintenance Skills to the Next Level  Act Soon. Classes fill up fast. Join Air Tractor for one of their Air Tractor Maintenance Familiarization Courses this year. Gain hands-on training and expand your knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems, maintenance, and repairs. New courses are scheduled for:...

CAAA members now receive a complimentary subscription to AgAir Update as part of their CAAA membership. AgAir Update, agricultural aviation’s best-read publication, and the Canadian Aerial Applicators Association have collaborated to provide a complimentary subscription to AgAir Update for all current CAAA members. This subscription ensures all members are updated...

The AAAA board is highlighting an important legislative issue that has been a focus since the legislative session began in January. As noted in the January AAAA newsletter, HB 1198, introduced by Rep. Jeremy Moore and Sen. Jonathan Dismang, seeks to regulate wind turbines in Arkansas. While the bill primarily addresses wind turbine restrictions...

At AgAir Update, we’re always inspired by the passion and camaraderie of the ag aviation community, and Chem-Man’s Annual Photo Contest showcased that. With hundreds of submissions and thousands of votes, this year’s contest brought the dynamic world of ag aviation into focus. We’re pleased to present the winning photos,...

Gracie Jordan has taken on significant leadership roles within the agricultural aviation community, notably serving as the chairman of the National Board. Her commitment to this field is evident in her active participation in numerous board meetings focused on planning future conventions for national stakeholders. In addition to her national...

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces that Cynthia (Cindy) Schreiber-Beck has been selected as the 50th inductee into the prestigious Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth, development, and promotion of aviation in North Dakota....

The downturn in the farming sector - especially sheep and beef - is having a detrimental impact on the agricultural aviation sector. Flying hours for aeroplanes are down from 5,800 hours in the third quarter of 2020 to 3,725 hours in the same quarter in 2024. Tony Michelle, executive officer...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Heading into the spring planting season, Missouri farmers need to be aware of changes tied to restricted use pesticides. The federal Environmental Protection Agency, with the Missouri Department of Agriculture as the lead agency in Missouri, set the new requirements affecting some 18,000 licensed applicators across the...

"His dives were like something out of a war movie," a plane spotter commented on Facebook when querying what the mystery plane was flying "aggressively'" over Kirwee recently. The plane was not, however, one of the Royal New Zealand Airforce Black Falcons. The distinctive yellow aircraft was an Air Tractor...