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Amy Wilder
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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.
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Accidents
NTSB: Citation V in Overrun Was Snow-coated, Overweight
Rejected takeoff initiated above the decision speed
Aircraft
KlasJet Wins FAA Approval for U.S. ACMI Operations
Company targets seasonal peaks and capacity shortfalls
Regulations and Government
Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate
Guidance calls for hard weather triggers, no-fault turnarounds
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JetSmarter Investors Demand JSH Records amid Vista IPO Report
Investors say JSH never responded to July 2026 records request
Regulations and Government
U.S. GAO: National Airspace Comms Vulnerable to Spoofing
GAO makes nine recommendations to strengthen FAA cybersecurity
Safety
Bombardier’s 30th Safety Standdown Opens Registration
Free three-day seminar open to all aviation professionals
Training and Workforce
Safety, Leadership Development Courses Added to BACE
Course fees include NBAA-BACE 2026 registration
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Co-Pilot AI Tool Analyzes Candidate Feedback
Reports flag pay, schedule, relocation friction points
Charter & Fractional
NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems
Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group
Accidents
NBC News Helicopter Crashes in LA, Killing Three
Helicopter was covering a fatal collision between an SUV and bus when it went down
Airports
$1.1 Billion in AIP Grants Funds U.S. Airport Upgrades
Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states
Training and Workforce
Twelfth Girls in Aviation Day Expects 34,500 Attendees
Events planned across 27 countries and activities include tailwheel build, flight planning
Maintenance and Modifications
Mint Turbines Gains PT6 Engine Overhaul Authorizations
Authorization adds to Oklahoma facility’s GE and Rolls-Royce approvals
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet
Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports
Maintenance and Modifications
Thornton Aviation Delivers Challenger 604 Upgrade
Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package
Accidents
Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion
Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030
North America expected to remain largest market through 2030
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Clears Lithium Battery for Gulfstream Jets
First installation set for end of September
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Argus: North America Bizav Flying Up as Demand Softens
Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline
Aircraft
Asking Prices Disappear from ULR Bizjets, Says Jet Match
Inventory fell by nearly a third year over year as resale transactions hit Q2 record
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots
Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes
Accidents
NTSB: Pax Safely Lands King Air after Pilot Collapsed
Pilot died of cardiac arrest during the flight
Accidents
Teen Driver Breaches Fence, Hits PlaneSense PC-12 at KPSM
Vehicle also struck parked ground-support tractor; there were no injuries
Accidents
NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data
Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter
Charter & Fractional
Priester Aviation Unifies Companies under One Brand
Elite Jets, MaxAir keep names, add Priester co-brand
Safety
ACSF Data Shows Stable Bizav Risk Amid 2026 Pressures
Altitude and course deviation, traffic proximity remain top categories
Charter & Fractional
BlueSky Extends Pricing Access to Non-members
Program lets non-members compare pricing before booking
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NetJets, FlightSafety Revenue Rises in First-half 2026
Pre-tax earnings for service group climb 20.6%
Operations
CrewBlast OS Now Includes A&P Mechanics on Platform
Geolocation tool matches operators with available mechanics
