https://spanandspar.com/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-home.svg https://spanandspar.com/news/airplane-farm-unveils-three/2026-08-18https://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/news/air-force-hh-60ws/2026-08-18https://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/news/nasa-announces-max-power/2026-08-18https://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/news/vision-jet-damaged-idaho/2026-08-18https://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/news/uber-drone-delivery-bet/2026-08-17https://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/news/cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft/2026-08-17https://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/news/cirrus-vision-jet-collides/2026-08-17https://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/news/longing-skies-family-quest/2026-08-17https://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/news/executive-hangars-approved-chandler-f3858f/2026-08-17https://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/news/faa-updates-guidance-touchscreen-184f95/2026-08-17https://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/news/oregon-iconic-aviation-museum-8b76e6/2026-08-17https://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/news/cessna-vintage-aviation-gem-4bdf4c/2026-08-17https://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/news/two-army-soldiers-killed-cb8180/2026-08-16https://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/news/faa-atc-data-automation-75864b/2026-08-16https://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/news/history-largest-battery-electric-42a1f6/2026-08-16https://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/news/miami-executive-airport-takes-7e222b/2026-08-16https://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/news/beta-technologies-posts-record-39465d/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-technologies-posts-record-39465d.svgBeta Technologies posts record Q2 revenue and projects up to $50 million in FY26Beta 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/wipaire-robert-wip-wiplinger-0c67bb/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-wipaire-robert-wip-wiplinger-0c67bb.svgWipaire's Robert 'Wip' Wiplinger Leaves Lasting Legacy in AviationRobert 'Wip' Wiplinger, a renowned innovator in aviation and second-generation leader of Wipaire, has passed away at the age of 80. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/generously-updated-beechcraft-baron-0d2f44/2026-08-16https://spanandspar.com/share-generously-updated-beechcraft-baron-0d2f44.svgGenerously Updated 1975 Beechcraft Baron B55 Aircraft for SaleA 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.svg100% Tariff on Foreign Drones Could Force Users to Buy AmericanThe 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/2026-08-18 https://spanandspar.com/about/ https://spanandspar.com/sources-and-methods/ https://spanandspar.com/corrections/