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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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Latest from Amy Wilder
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Air Charter Demand
Younger high-net-worth individuals may shift to charter, avoid capital gains tax burden
Charter & Fractional
FlyEpic Reports 550 Flights Since Early 2026 Launch
Popular routes connect Bay Area to Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona
Regulations and Government
Coalition Urges FAA To Widen Duty and Rest Rule
Rule as proposed addresses only Part 121 carriers
Maintenance and Modifications
Midwest Epic E1000 Operators Gain Wichita Service Option
MRO capabilities include interiors, avionics, paint, propellers, engines, and mobile support
Regulations and Government
Updated Nimbl Guide Pinpoints Relevant Part 91 LOAs
Free guide covers 12 LOAs and typical turnaround
Operations
Charter Software Tracks Trips from Request to Invoice
Developer targets software to save costs due to fragmented workflows
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
Rotorcraft
One Bell Kenya Facility Serves Three East Africa Fleets
Facility offers maintenance, avionics, and shipping support
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
Charter & Fractional
Freedom Air Grows West Coast Fleet with PC-12 Addition
Aircraft joins fleet alongside Epic E1000 GX jets
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots
Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes
