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.svgATP Brings Back 100-Hour Multi-Engine ProgramATP 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.svgUnited Airlines Expands Pilot Training Facility with 40 New SimulatorsUnited 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.svgF/A-18 Crash in Washington State Caught on Bodycam FootageBodycam 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.svgLandSpace Achieves Milestone with Reusable Zhuque-3 Rocket LandingChinese 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/us-air-force-selects-7d59f79e/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-us-air-force-selects-7d59f79e.svgUS Air Force Selects GE-Kratos F143 as Second Engine Source for JASSMThe 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/castelion-secures-billion-ramp-217957df/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-castelion-secures-billion-ramp-217957df.svgCastelion Secures $1 Billion to Ramp Up Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile ProductionCastelion 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.svgGranite Helipad for Marine One to Protect White House LawnA 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/cessna-police-helicopter-involved-734c9c55/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-police-helicopter-involved-734c9c55.svgCessna 150 and Police Helicopter Involved in Fatal CollisionA 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.svgFAA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Runway At Washington’s Lake Chelan AirportThe 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/airline-pilots-called-rolling/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-airline-pilots-called-rolling.svgAirline Pilots Called It 'Rolling the Dice'A 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.svgClarifying GPS Overlay on IFR ApproachesA 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/beta-technologies-explores-larger/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-technologies-explores-larger.svgBeta Technologies Explores Larger Electric Aircraft Platforms with OperatorsElectric 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/cessna-182s-skylane-top/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-182s-skylane-top.svg1998 Cessna 182S Skylane: A Top Pick for Multi-Use 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.svgNew Podcast Targets Aspiring Aviation ProfessionalsA 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.svgWhisper Aero's 'Ultraquiet' Electric Propulsion System Completes First Piloted FlightWhisper 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/national-aviation-day-honors/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-national-aviation-day-honors.svgNational Aviation Day Honors a Century of Flight InnovationNational 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/beta-starts-texas-electric/2026-08-19https://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/news/hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials/2026-08-19https://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/news/laredo-youth-pilot-program/2026-08-19https://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/news/pga-tour-pro-maverick/2026-08-19https://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/news/beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named/2026-08-18https://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/news/boeing-field-runway-scoured/2026-08-18https://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/news/faa-administrator-opposes-closure/2026-08-18https://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/news/flight-instructors-face-eight/2026-08-18https://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/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/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/2026-08-20 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/