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Kyle Scott was a well-known and respected figure in Morgan County and beyond, remembered for his impactful contributions to both the aviation industry and his community. He founded Scott Aviation in 2001 and in 2019, he co-founded CO Fire Aviation, focusing on aerial firefighting, and in 2020, he started Gold...

RED LODGE — In an effort to restore the natural beauty of Mount Maurice after a devastating 2021 wildfire, a coordinated seeding project was underway last week, utilizing a specialized aircraft to disperse sagebrush seeds across the landscape. At the Red Lodge Airport on Friday, a plane was buzzing through...

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:...

Ben Ray Holcomb, 83, of Wellington, Texas, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Lubbock,Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.22,2025,at the Childress Municipal Airport, officiated by Keith Martin. Burial will follow at North Fairview Cemetery in Wellington. Ben was born on March 27,...

Secures New FAA Authorization for Commercial Operation of Largest Ever UAS and Takes Order for 20 Aircraft in Brazil ALAMEDA, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 - Pyka, a leader in autonomous electric aviation, has unveiled its next-generation agricultural spray aircraft, Pelican 2. Featuring an expanded 300-liter payload and a work rate of up to...

West Covina, CA - Concorde Battery Corporation is pleased to celebrate Mr. Chris Holder who is being honored as a member of the 2025 South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame inductee class. Chris is recognized for his unwavering dedication to advancing the industry’s safety and quality through education. Chris has...

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 FAA has updated their Part 137 uncrewed aerial application systems (UAAS) webpage with a highlighted header which reads:  “The FAA has become aware of exemption holders conducting commercial agricultural operations in a manner noncompliant with the conditions and limitations of their exemption. Therefore, the FAA is implementing operational validations...

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...