Press Releases

Introducing the 750XL FALCO-MK2, the latest offering from NZAero, poised to revolutionize agricultural aviation. With its New Zealand roots growing from 08-600 Cresco, this aircraft evolved into the PAC750 utility aircraft and now, with the upgraded engine and performance, into the 750XL FALCO-MK2. The 750XL FALCO-MK2 introduces cutting-edge features, setting...

MICHIGAN — In October 2023, a training held in Lansing, Michigan, taught forest health protection managers about the most effective tools to fight the spongy moth, an invasive insect that continues to cause major defoliation across the eastern United States and beyond. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development staff demonstrate...

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...