The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) reported that the first quarter of 2026 is off to a strong start for container collection. In the first three months of 2026, 1,685,000 lbs. have been collected, with an annual goal of 12,797,000 lbs.
VAI Daily, the daily eNewsletter of Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) featured PAASS’ April 6, 2026 Fly Safe Message in their eNewsletter’s safety section. VAI Daily is sent to 38,000 subscribers each weekday.
Nordson Precision Agriculture recently acquired CapstanAG, a leading U.S. agriculture technology company based in Topeka, KS. CapstanAG is known for its SwathPRO Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technology, which improved the efficiency of liquid distribution through nozzle-by-nozzle control for the agriculture spraying industry.
Dean Wilson, National Agricultural Aviation Hall of Fame recipient, passed away at the end of March. He was inducted into the NAAHOF in December 2023.
NAAA is saddened to share the news of the passing of longtime Air Tractor dealer Jack Frost, a pioneer in agricultural aviation.
Since 2014, the FAA has extensively exercised its exemption authority to permit Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations that do not fit within the existing regulatory framework or to grant relief from statutory airworthiness or airman certificate requirements.
Over the last several weeks NAAA’s ag aviation industry survey has been open for both operators and pilots. NAAA has partnered with Kynetec, an agricultural survey and data analysis company used by EPA, USDA, and numerous agribusinesses, to conduct the survey.
On Tuesday, NAAA sent a press release to agricultural, firefighting, forestry and general news media across the United States touting the benefits of aerial application for Maine’s forests, which are under attack by spruce budworm (SBW). NAAA member and past president, Ray Newcomb of JBI Helicopter Services in Pembroke, NH, has been working with the Maine Budworm Response Coalition (MBRC) for several years to combat SBW outbreaks.
On Monday, Air Tractor announced that it has acquired the stock of Thrush Aircraft, LLC, creating a powerhouse in the aerial application industry while maintaining the independent operations of both brands.
Over the last several weeks, NAAA’s ag aviation industry survey has been open for both operators and pilots to complete by providing confidential and important information we need to register pesticides for aerial use and multiple other uses.
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