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National conference launches in 2026 with expanded programming for CFIs, flight school owners and leadership, and students. DALLAS, TX – January 7, 2026 – AeroSummit and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) today announced the creation of the Ascend Flight Training Summit, a new education-forward national conference that will replace the annual NAFI Summit beginning in 2026. Developed as a true joint venture, Ascend combines AeroSummit’s community-building and industry reach with NAFI’s long-standing leadership in flight-instructor education to deliver a unified event that supports every stage of the pilot training journey. The inaugural Ascend Flight Training Summit will take…

The transformational training management system kicks off with the release of Climb’s Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On Course. Kennebunk, Maine – December 18, 2025 – Climb Aeronautics, an aviation-focused educational software company, has launched its transformative training management system for use by flight schools, colleges, universities, and independent flight instructors and the learner pilots they serve. Founded by experienced instructors and developers Dr. Susan Tholen and Robert Montgomery, Climb seeks to change the way students move through and complete a given aviation training curriculum by delivering an adaptive TMS that truly supports their individual aviation journey. The TMS tracks student progress on each…

Mini Glass SafePanels now offer integrated Turn Coordinator, Altimeter/VSI, AirSpeed Indicator, and AGL Vertical Tape with digital and analog representations — RADIANT Technology, maker of compact avionics for experimental and light aircraft, announced a major addition to its Safe-series product line: a new family of Mini Glass Panels. Full-instrumentation glass panels are fast becoming the standard for aircraft, but they are often too costly for experimental aircraft pilots. RADIANT’s new line of Mini Glass Panels offers small size, advanced features, and new capabilities for experimental aircraft pilots, including a turn coordinator, altimeter/VSI, and…

Rechargeable Carbon Monoxide Detector for Pilots RADIANT Technology, a long-recognised developer of innovative portable instruments for pilots, has announced a new addition to its carbon monoxide detector family: the CO-Pocket™. Designed for aviation use, the CO-Pocket is a fully self-contained, rechargeable carbon monoxide detector that fits easily in a pocket, hangs from a lanyard (included), or mounts on any surface in the cockpit. It provides the same proven carbon monoxide protection found in RADIANT’s popular CO-USB and CO-USB-UP models—now with the freedom of battery operation. It has a USB-C charging port, and we include a standard USB-A to USB-C charging cable. If the…

Famed restorations appearing include Lockheed P-38 and Douglas DC-6B EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (December 10, 2025) — Two magnificent aircraft restorations from Austria’s The Flying Bulls collection will make their only public U.S. air show appearance in 2026 when they arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention, July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Flying Bulls, based in Salzburg, Austria, made the announcement on December 10 during the International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The restored airplanes showcased will be a Douglas…

McFarlane Aviation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality FAA-PMA aviation components, is pleased to announce the acquisition of South Seas Ventures’ extensive FAA-PMA product line. This strategic move significantly expands McFarlane’s support reach across the general aviation market and reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to providing reliable, accessible parts for legacy aircraft, especially Beechcraft Bonanzas and Barons. The product line covers a broad selection of airframe replacement parts—from landing gear and door or step components to flight control and engine control hardware—along with associated items such as bolts, bushings, bearings, rod ends, steps, door handles, and an assortment of…

The dynamic new fleet acquisition and management program has been created to enable colleges and independent flight schools to update their training fleets with new Diamond Aircraft and simulators at fixed monthly costs comparable to buying pre-owned aircraft. Fort Lauderdale, FL (December 03, 2025) – Premier Aircraft, the longest-standing and most trusted Diamond Aircraft dealer in America, announced today that it is partnering with Wings Leasing to introduce the “Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program.” “Today’s flight students want to train in the newest and most modern aircraft. As it stands, we see too many active flight training programs whose…

McFarlane Aviation, a Victor Sierra company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of three Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from P. Ponk Aviation, a respected developer of high-performance upgrades for legacy Cessna aircraft. Ponk’s STCs have long enhanced the performance and reliability of Cessna 170, 180, 182, 185, and 206 models. The acquisition complements McFarlane’s extensive line of PMA airframe parts for these same aircraft and reinforces its commitment to supporting the general aviation community. Norma Knopp, Co-Owner of P Ponk Aviation, states “It is with great sadness that I announce the recent passing of my husband and partner Steven…

Integration delivers professional-grade navigation and real-time situational awareness to aerial applicators worldwide. McKinney, TX — November 14, 2025 — Adventure Pilot, creators of the acclaimed iFly EFB navigation app, and Ag-Nav Inc., a global leader in aerial application systems, are proud to announce a powerful new integration: the iFly EFB navigation suite is now seamlessly available within Ag-Nav’s all-new Titanium System. With just a tap, pilots can launch the full-featured iFly EFB app directly from the Titanium interface, enabling precise cross-country navigation, or direct routing to nearby project sites. The integration supports pre-generated flight plans that can be wirelessly loaded…

Scholarship Applications Offer On-Campus and Virtual Options November 12, 2025 — Rising women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry are encouraged to apply to attend Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders, a professional development program hosted by Women in Aviation International and conducted by Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE). In 2026, WAI will expand the program to offer both an on-campus experience as well as two virtual programs. Applications for all three programs will open November 15, and close on January 15, 2026. The on-campus course takes place May 13, 14, and 15, 2026, on Harvard University’s…