https://spanandspar.com/2026-08-21https://spanandspar.com/share-home.svg https://spanandspar.com/news/atp-brings-back-hour/2026-08-21https://spanandspar.com/share-atp-brings-back-hour.svgWest Jet 737. AircraftATP Flight School has reintroduced a version of its Airline Career Pilot Program with over 100 hours of multi-engine flight time (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/united-airlines-expands-pilot/2026-08-21https://spanandspar.com/share-united-airlines-expands-pilot.svgBoeing 737. AircraftUnited Airlines has added 40 new CAE flight simulators to its Denver Flight Training Center, expanding its training capabilities for pilots. (Source: AeroTime) https://spanandspar.com/news/crash-washington-state-caught/2026-08-21https://spanandspar.com/share-crash-washington-state-caught.svgF15, f15 eagle, fighter, jet, plane, airplane. Aircraft modernBodycam footage shows the aftermath of a US Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crash in Washington state, with the pilot ejecting safely and sparking a small wildfire (Source: AeroTime) https://spanandspar.com/news/landspace-achieves-milestone-reusable/2026-08-21https://spanandspar.com/share-landspace-achieves-milestone-reusable.svgHelicopter, aircraft, pilot, aviation, flying. Aircraft AviationChinese company LandSpace successfully lands the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a first for a private Chinese company (Source: AeroTime) https://spanandspar.com/news/castelion-secures-billion-ramp-217957df/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-castelion-secures-billion-ramp-217957df.svgDynamic image of a Royal Air Force jet performing aerobatics against a clear blue sky. Aircraft...Castelion has raised $1 billion in funding to support the mass production of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile and develop new weapon lines (Source: AeroTime) https://spanandspar.com/news/granite-helipad-marine-one-1cf2371d/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-granite-helipad-marine-one-1cf2371d.svgAircraft, flying, propeller, propeller plane, machine, aviation. AircraftA new granite helipad is being built on the White House South Lawn to accommodate the Sikorsky VH-92A Patriot, the helicopter that will take over the Marine One mission (Source: AeroTime) https://spanandspar.com/news/us-air-force-selects-7d59f79e/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-us-air-force-selects-7d59f79e.svgClose-up of vintage aircraft on the tarmac showcasing its detailed fuselage and propeller. AircraftThe US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for the development of the F143 engine as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint... https://spanandspar.com/news/cessna-police-helicopter-involved-734c9c55/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-police-helicopter-involved-734c9c55.svgDynamic silhouette of fighter jets flying in strategic formation in a clear blue sky. AircraftA Cessna 150 pilot was killed in a collision with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter during a training exercise at Carlisle Airport (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-raises-concerns-proposed/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-raises-concerns-proposed.svgFour stunt planes performing aerobatics during an air show in Santiago, Chile. Aircraft...The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns over the proposed runway at Lake Chelan Airport in Washington, citing operational feasibility issues. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/beta-technologies-explores-larger/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-technologies-explores-larger.svgDynamic image of a fighter jet soaring through a clear blue sky, leaving contrails. Aircraft...Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies is in discussions with operators to develop larger-capacity electric aircraft platforms, responding to market interest and customer needs. https://spanandspar.com/news/airline-pilots-called-rolling/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-airline-pilots-called-rolling.svgHelicopter, render, 3d render, flying, fly, aircraft. Aircraft modernA veteran airline pilot reflects on their 34-year career, framing it as a series of calculated risks and gut decisions. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/clarifying-gps-overlay-ifr/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-clarifying-gps-overlay-ifr.svgClose up photography of plane's propeller. AircraftA pilot seeking guidance on GPS overlay on instrument flight rules (IFR) approaches has been met with conflicting information from instructors at a flight school. We explore the best source for... https://spanandspar.com/news/national-aviation-day-honors/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-national-aviation-day-honors.svgBlack biplane doing aerobatics. AircraftNational Aviation Day, celebrated annually on August 19 to mark Orville Wright's birthday, reflects on aviation's progress since the Wright brothers' first flight. Established in 1939 by President... https://spanandspar.com/news/cessna-182s-skylane-top/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-182s-skylane-top.svgA captivating display of aircrafts in formation with smoke trails during an air show. AircraftA 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane has been chosen as a top pick by Aircraft For Sale due to its unique qualities and good deal (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/podcast-targets-aspiring-aviation/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-podcast-targets-aspiring-aviation.svgFront view of a shiny propeller airplane on a tarmac under a blue sky at Sylt, Germany. Aircraft...A new video podcast series aims to help individuals turn their interest in flight into a viable career (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/whisper-aero-ultraquiet-electric/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-whisper-aero-ultraquiet-electric.svgDetailed close-up of a blue model Corsair aircraft showcasing its iconic design and military...Whisper Aero's eQ250 electric ducted fan propulsion system, designed for ultra-low noise and high efficiency, has completed its first piloted flight tests on a modified Swift 3 glider. The system... https://spanandspar.com/news/beta-starts-texas-electric/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-starts-texas-electric.svgSunset, full, aircraft, evening, twilight, cool backgrounds. Aircraft backgroundBETA Technologies begins electric aircraft test flights in Texas, evaluating the aircraft under real-world conditions. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials.svgAircraft, plane, aviation, engine, hatz cb-1, double decker. Aircraft AviationThe FAA has launched a three-year program of hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flights in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/laredo-youth-pilot-program/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-laredo-youth-pilot-program.svgWhite airplane in mid air during daytime. AircraftA free youth aviation program in Laredo, Texas, has received over 1,000 applications, exceeding initial expectations. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/pga-tour-pro-maverick/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-pga-tour-pro-maverick.svgClose-up of a vibrant shark mouth painting on a historic aircraft nose cone under a sunny sky...Maverick McNealy, a PGA Tour professional, has found a way to balance his golf career with family life thanks to a Cirrus aircraft. He uses the plane to save time and spend more quality moments... https://spanandspar.com/news/beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named.svgAirplane, aircraft, fly, clouds, nature, biplane. Aircraft AviationA 1991 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza has been chosen as the top pick by Aircraft For Sale due to its unique combination of classic aviation craftsmanship and modern upgrades. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/boeing-field-runway-scoured/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-boeing-field-runway-scoured.svgAirplane, aircraft, buildings, scenes, cityscape, metropolis. Aircraft backgroundKing County International Airport (KBFI) held a semiannual FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk, engaging 100 civilian volunteers to clear its 10,007-foot runway. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-administrator-opposes-closure/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-administrator-opposes-closure.svgClose-up view of helicopter cockpit display panels, controls, and navigation equipment. Aircraft...FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has publicly opposed Cleveland's effort to close Burke Lakefront Airport, citing anticipated growth in air traffic and the need to retain capacity. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/flight-instructors-face-eight/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-flight-instructors-face-eight.svgWoman, pilot, airplane, caucasian, aviation, aircraft. AircraftThe FAA regulates the maximum number of hours flight instructors can fly within a 24-hour period, posing a challenge to managing fatigue. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/airplane-farm-unveils-three/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-airplane-farm-unveils-three.svgUnder the wing of a boeing 737 Max 8. Aircraft close upThe Airplane Farm, a Nevada-based aircraft company, has announced plans for three eVTOL designs aimed at personal transportation, aerobatic flying, and tactical operations. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/air-force-hh-60ws/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-air-force-hh-60ws.svgSteampunk, concept, airplane, blimp, balloon, aircraft. Aircraft industryTwo U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters successfully rescued five Navy personnel after an MH-60S Seahawk made a hard landing in mountainous terrain during a high-altitude training flight. https://spanandspar.com/news/nasa-announces-max-power/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-nasa-announces-max-power.svgStunning formation of red jets flying in unison with smoke trails on a cloudy day. Aircraft...NASA has announced a two-day aerospace expo and airshow, MAX POWER, scheduled for November 7-8 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/vision-jet-damaged-idaho/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-vision-jet-damaged-idaho.svgMy model of the Japanese A6M "Zero" fighter in 1:48. Aircraft close upA Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet was damaged in a takeoff accident at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one person. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/uber-drone-delivery-bet/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-uber-drone-delivery-bet.svgA drone technician in a high-visibility vest adjusts a Zipline delivery drone on a concrete pad...Uber partners with Zipline to expand drone delivery services, aiming for 1 million daily deliveries by 2029 in cities like Dallas and Houston. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft.svgA close-up of a pilot's hands, partially obscured by the instrument panel of a 2005 Cirrus SR20...A 2005 Cirrus SR20 G2 aircraft is featured as a top pick in Aircraft For Sale due to its unique combination of comfort and performance. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/cirrus-vision-jet-collides/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-vision-jet-collides.svgA close-up of a mangled Cirrus Vision Jet's wing section, with a twisted metal control surface...A Cirrus Vision Jet collided with construction equipment at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one passenger. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/longing-skies-family-quest/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-longing-skies-family-quest.svgA close-up of a young girl's hands grasping a worn car seatbelt, her face obscured by a messy...A family's experiences with long-distance travel by car and airplane highlight the benefits of flying, particularly when it comes to time and convenience. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/executive-hangars-approved-chandler-f3858f/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-executive-hangars-approved-chandler-f3858f.svgA construction worker's gloved hands hold a clipboard with a blueprint of the new executive...The Chandler City Council has approved a ground lease for 29 new executive hangars at Chandler Municipal Airport in Arizona, to be developed by Vesper Aviation subsidiary CHD Curtis East LLC. https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-updates-guidance-touchscreen-184f95/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-updates-guidance-touchscreen-184f95.svgA close-up of a pilot's hands, mid-action, with fingers hovering over a generic instrument panel...The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed updated guidance for certifying cockpit controls that include touchscreens, speech recognition, and other software-based interfaces. https://spanandspar.com/news/oregon-iconic-aviation-museum-8b76e6/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-oregon-iconic-aviation-museum-8b76e6.svgA ground crew member in a high-visibility vest and gloves kneels beside the open wheel well of a...The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon has rebranded as the North American Aerospace Museum (NAAM), reflecting its expanded educational mission and global recognition as a STEAM-focused... https://spanandspar.com/news/cessna-vintage-aviation-gem-4bdf4c/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-vintage-aviation-gem-4bdf4c.svgA vintage Cessna 170 parked on a tarmac, its polished aluminum fuselage reflecting the early...A well-preserved 1948 Cessna 170, featuring modern upgrades and a meticulously documented history, is available for $47,500 in La Grande, Oregon. This taildragger offers a blend of classic flying... https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-atc-data-automation-75864b/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-atc-data-automation-75864b.svgA private airplane with registration 5N-FLY parked on a runway in Nigeria on a clear day. AircraftThe FAA's Common Automation Platform (CAP) project is moving forward despite a lack of full funding for its development. Several companies, including Thales, Collins Aerospace, and Leidos, are... https://spanandspar.com/news/history-largest-battery-electric-42a1f6/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-history-largest-battery-electric-42a1f6.svgClouds, nature, aircraft, plane, sky. AircraftHeart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric fixed-wing aircraft in history, has successfully completed its debut flight in New York, marking a significant milestone in the... https://spanandspar.com/news/miami-executive-airport-takes-7e222b/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-miami-executive-airport-takes-7e222b.svgAirplane, jet, fighter, f-16, night sky, moon. AircraftMiami Executive Airport is dedicating airspace to pioneer the testing and integration of eVTOL air taxis, autonomous drones, and other novel advanced air mobility technologies. https://spanandspar.com/news/two-army-soldiers-killed-cb8180/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-two-army-soldiers-killed-cb8180.svgAerial view of an Airbus being boarded at night in Tokyo's bustling airport. AircraftTwo U.S. Army soldiers were killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas. The soldiers were transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, and their... https://spanandspar.com/news/beta-technologies-posts-record-39465d/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-technologies-posts-record-39465d.svgF-22, jet, fighter, military, raptor, air. Aircraft modernBeta Technologies reported $14.7 million in second-quarter revenue, far exceeding its guidance, and forecast FY26 earnings of $42-$50 million driven by component sales and charging infrastructure... https://spanandspar.com/news/generously-updated-beechcraft-baron-0d2f44/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-generously-updated-beechcraft-baron-0d2f44.svgClose-up of a vintage aircraft cockpit showing detailed control panels and instruments. Aircraft...A 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 is being highlighted as a desirable light twin aircraft due to its thoughtful design, reliable engines, and harmonious handling. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/tariff-foreign-drones-could-a44911/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-tariff-foreign-drones-could-a44911.svgSmall aircraft, flight, take-off, airplane, aircraft, light aircraft. AircraftThe White House has introduced new tariffs on foreign-made drones and their components, with duties up to 100% for larger commercial or sensitive models, in an effort to promote domestic drone... https://spanandspar.com/types/2026-08-20 https://spanandspar.com/systems/2026-08-21 https://spanandspar.com/programmes/2026-08-21 https://spanandspar.com/safety/2026-08-20 https://spanandspar.com/about/ https://spanandspar.com/sources-and-methods/ https://spanandspar.com/corrections/