Amy Wilder
Writer
Amy Wilder is a private pilot with more than two decades of experience as a writer and editor in a career spanning journalism, marketing, and communications.
She has worked in aviation journalism since 2023, combining a lifelong passion for flight and a love of the aviation community with a penchant for storytelling. As a licensed pilot, she brings firsthand insight to the stories she covers, lending an authentic, on-the-ground perspective to industry coverage.
She holds a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, both from St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Culture.
Latest from Amy Wilder
Operations
Special Olympics Airlift: A Lasting Legacy at Textron Aviation
What started as a call in the mid-1980s is now an institution at Textron Aviation
Aircraft
CitationPartners Nears Q4 Slot Capacity for Eagle Mods
Eagle mod downtime falls 20 percent, company reports
Airports
Haneda Plans Three-strikes Rule To Bench Errant Pilots
Restriction targets individual pilots, not the operator or aircraft
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast OS Opens Direct Access to Staffing Network
App access lets crew respond to openings immediately
Charter & Fractional
LunaJets Reports Strong July Revenue Despite Soft Market
Company cites resilience amid Middle East tensions
Airports
GAO Identifies Gaps in Online FBO Fee Transparency
Operators can still call FBOs to confirm fees
Regulations and Government
Bahamas Fee Hikes Hit Operators Retroactively
NBAA seeks operator invoices to bolster advocacy efforts
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IADA Panel: Financing Has Evolved Beyond a Buying Tool
Buyers urged to seek guidance, consider financing before finding an aircraft
Operations
Argus: July Global Bizav Flying Activity Climbs 5.6%
Europe posts first yearly decline in 14 months, North America powers increase
Maintenance and Modifications
Thornton Aviation Backs Sea Aviation Transplant Fleet
Time-critical missions leave little room for maintenance delays
Safety
FAA Runway Mitigation Program Shows Measurable Gains
New methodology targets individual intersections, not broad airport areas
Charter & Fractional
Solairus To Acquire Clay Lacy Air Charter Management Biz
Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft
Training and Workforce
Duncan Family Trust Endows WMU Aviation Professorship
Position will position focus on technical operations education, research, and curriculum development
Regulations and Government
How Long from Toke to Yoke? The FAA Wants To Find Out
Rescheduling created what FAA calls a dual-status gap
Aircraft
Challenger 3500 Stops at LABACE on Latin American Tour
Demonstration tour includes stops in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Panama
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Preowned Heavy Jets Post Q2 Value Gains Amid Price Drop
Overall preowned transactions rose 11.2% in second quarter
Aircraft
King Airs, Light Jets Anchor Textron Aviation in LatAm
Brazil alone has more than 760 King Airs in operation
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Mixed Results Leave Wheels Up Striving for Net Profits
Private flight group's Signature members doubled in first half, topping 1,200
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation One Plans Asia-Pacific Growth in Australia
Division launched in October 2025 team of 15 expected to grow to 30 by end of 2027
Training and Workforce
Beyond the Clouds, Rising above Danger
Volunteer pilots are flying human trafficking survivors to new lives through Freedom Aviation Network, where altitude becomes the first step toward freedom
Charter & Fractional
Flightpath Adds Charter Aircraft Base at Calgary Airport
Flightpath has added a Phenom 300E and Falcon 7X
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Beats L.A.-Farnborough Record
Gulfstream said the record adds to a growing list of city-pair records
Operations
Air Ambulance Crew Reunites with Toddler They Rescued
Crew flew 6,300 miles to retrieve her in January
Accidents
Uncoordinated Flight Eyed in TBM 850 Manitoba Flameout
One of four aboard taken to hospital with minor injuries
Safety
Aviation Groups Unite To Address Runway Incursions
Groups will share tools including risk assessment resources
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IADA Q2 Report Shows Tight Inventory, Strong Sales
Dealer confidence rating improves from year-ago quarter
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Debuts AI Tool To Vet Crew Credentials
Tool cross-references type ratings, training records for short- and long-term roles
FBOs
Granite Air Center FBO Joins Titan Fuels Network
Partnership with fuel supply group begins in August 2026
ATC
Modern Skies Coalition Urges $20B More for ATC Upgrades
Funds would build on $12.5 billion approved last year
FBOs
AeroAngel Opens Headquarters at Centennial Airport
Organization provided $2.7 million in donated flights last year
