https://spanandspar.com/index.html2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-home.svg https://spanandspar.com/beta-starts-texas-electric.html2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-starts-texas-electric.svgBETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test FlightsBETA Technologies begins electric aircraft test flights in Texas, evaluating the aircraft under real-world conditions. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials.html2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials.svgHybrid-Electric Aircraft Trials Begin in Virginia, New Jersey, PennsylvaniaThe FAA has launched a three-year program of hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flights in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/laredo-youth-pilot-program.html2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-laredo-youth-pilot-program.svgLaredo Youth Pilot Program Sees Unprecedented ResponseA free youth aviation program in Laredo, Texas, has received over 1,000 applications, exceeding initial expectations. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/pga-tour-pro-maverick.html2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-pga-tour-pro-maverick.svgPGA Tour Pro Maverick McNealy Finds Time with Cirrus AircraftMaverick 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 with... https://spanandspar.com/beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named.svg1991 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Named Top Pick by Aircraft For SaleA 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/boeing-field-runway-scoured.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-boeing-field-runway-scoured.svgBoeing Field Runway Scoured in Semiannual FOD WalkKing 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/faa-administrator-opposes-closure.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-administrator-opposes-closure.svgFAA Administrator Opposes Closure of Burke Lakefront AirportFAA 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/flight-instructors-face-eight.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-flight-instructors-face-eight.svgFlight Instructors Face Eight-Hour LimitThe 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/airplane-farm-unveils-three.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-airplane-farm-unveils-three.svgThe Airplane Farm Unveils Three eVTOL Aircraft DesignsThe 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/air-force-hh-60ws.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-air-force-hh-60ws.svgAir Force HH-60Ws Rescue Five Navy PersonnelTwo 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/nasa-announces-max-power.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-nasa-announces-max-power.svgNASA Announces MAX POWER Aerospace Expo at KennedyNASA 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/vision-jet-damaged-idaho.html2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-vision-jet-damaged-idaho.svgVision Jet Damaged In Idaho Takeoff AccidentA 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/uber-drone-delivery-bet.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-uber-drone-delivery-bet.svgUber's Drone Delivery Bet: 1 Million Daily Trips by 2029Uber 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/cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft.svg2005 Cirrus SR20 G2 Aircraft for SaleA 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/cirrus-vision-jet-collides.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-vision-jet-collides.svgCirrus Vision Jet Collides With Construction Equipment at Idaho AirportA Cirrus Vision Jet collided with construction equipment at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one passenger. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/longing-skies-family-quest.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-longing-skies-family-quest.svgLonging for the Skies: A Family's Quest for Speed and ConvenienceA 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/executive-hangars-approved-chandler-f3858f.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-executive-hangars-approved-chandler-f3858f.svgNew Executive Hangars Approved for Chandler Municipal AirportThe 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/faa-updates-guidance-touchscreen-184f95.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-updates-guidance-touchscreen-184f95.svgFAA Updates Guidance for Touchscreen and Voice Command Cockpit ControlsThe 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/oregon-iconic-aviation-museum-8b76e6.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-oregon-iconic-aviation-museum-8b76e6.svgOregon’s Iconic Aviation Museum Rebrands as North American Aerospace MuseumThe 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/cessna-vintage-aviation-gem-4bdf4c.html2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-vintage-aviation-gem-4bdf4c.svg1948 Cessna 170: A Vintage Aviation Gem Ready for a New OwnerA 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/two-army-soldiers-killed-cb8180.html2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-two-army-soldiers-killed-cb8180.svgTwo Army Soldiers Killed in AH-64E Apache Helicopter Crash in TexasTwo 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/faa-atc-data-automation-75864b.html2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-atc-data-automation-75864b.svgFAA's ATC Data Automation Project Faces Funding ShortfallThe 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/history-largest-battery-electric-42a1f6.html2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-history-largest-battery-electric-42a1f6.svgHistory's Largest Battery-Electric Plane Takes Flight in New YorkHeart 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/miami-executive-airport-takes-7e222b.html2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-miami-executive-airport-takes-7e222b.svgMiami Executive Airport Takes the Experimental StageMiami 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/category-types.html2026-08-19 https://spanandspar.com/category-systems.html2026-08-19 https://spanandspar.com/category-safety.html2026-08-18 https://spanandspar.com/about.html https://spanandspar.com/sources-and-methods.html https://spanandspar.com/corrections.html