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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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Aircraft
EASA Approves Seven-blade Propeller for Piper M700 Fury
FAA certification expected ‘in the near future’
Charter & Fractional
TLC Jet Links with American for Loyalty Benefits
Partnership integrates American Airlines’ loyalty programs with charter use
Safety
Crew Recency Tops Flight Risk List in Nimbl Report
Analysis based on operator submissions during 2025
Rotorcraft
Seventh HeliXP Helicopter Show Returns to São Paulo
Seventh annual event features demonstration flights, industry exhibits
Operations
Banyan Pilot Shop Rolls Out New E-commerce Site
Shopify-based platform adds credit card payment support
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik, Designworks Unveil Modular Cabin
Reconfigurable cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups
Fuel
WingX: Iran War Drags Bizjet Fuel Uplift to Six-week Low
Global activity down 0.6% YoY in week 14
Regulations and Government
Nimbl Details Streamlined FAA LOA Approval Process
Process allows approvals before aircraft delivery date
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Bizav Activity Climbs 6.5% YOY in March
North America up 6.6% year over year, while Europe climbs 4.9%
Aircraft
AOPA To Sell 2013 Citation M2, No Plan To Replace It
Leadership cites stewardship of member dollars, not cash need
Regulations and Government
FAA Improves Monitoring, but ATC Tower Staffing Lags
Audit makes three recommendations to improve monitoring
Aircraft
Embraer Q1 Deliveries Rise 47% Year over Year
Executive jets account for 29 of total deliveries
FBOs
AEG Fuels Adds Colombia, Arizona FBOs to Network
Network grows to 44 locations with two additions
Engines
EAP Adds PW535E, Tay 611 to Maintenance Program
Dallas provider marks 10th year with expanded engine coverage
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Avcon Single Sensor Port for Caravan
STC expands special mission capabilities for Cessna platform
Engines
Blackhawk Expands XP67A Eligibility for King Airs
Validation testing enables compatibility with Pro Line Fusion avionics
Accidents
ASDE-X Failed To Alert in LaGuardia Runway Collision
ARFF firetruck lacked transponder, NTSB confirms
Regulations and Government
Industry Urges Continued Worker Pay in Govt Shutdowns
More than 400 TSA officers have quit during shutdown
Sustainability and Environment
4Air To Support NBAA Sustainability Accreditation
Program evaluates flight departments on environmental responsibility efforts
Training and Workforce
NTSB Chair to WAI Attendees: Embrace Failure, Try Again
Air New Zealand’s Marren reflects on aviation connecting people
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SureFlight Expands to Utah With Interiors Shop
Springville facility doubles capacity for interior completions
Training and Workforce
Angel Flight West Sets May 1 Gala, Names Four Honorees
Cutter Aviation, Huntsman Cancer Institute among inspiration honorees
Operations
Nimbl Guide Explains FAA Streamlined LOA Process
Guide covers eligibility and application submission procedures
Rotorcraft
Metro Aviation Aims for June H160 Interior STC Approval
The H160 platform allows air medical providers to serve broad areas and transport critically ill patients
Training and Workforce
TRU Simulation, Reiser Deal Adds H125 to Veris Platform
Platform uses Reiser model from Level D simulators
Rotorcraft
QuikTrip Expands Fleet with Third Bell 429 Helicopter
Company already operates two 429s and one Bell 407GXi
Training and Workforce
Malachowski to WAI: Believe Those Who Believe in You
Women in Aviation International leader urges attendees to maintain fidelity to values
Operations
Alpha Wingman PPI Integrates with IADA Broker Portal
Brokers can request pricing and scheduling from multiple MRO providers
Operations
GGT Unveils Security Platform for Business Aviation
Intelligence monitoring covers 195 countries
Operations
Textron Launches Donation Campaign for 2026 Airlift
Donations support athlete travel to and from Minnesota Twin Cities
