Air Tractor, Inc. celebrated the 5,000th aircraft produced at its manufacturing headquarters in Olney, Texas, on May 28. In a news release last week from Air Tractor, company officials noted that the achievement marks decades of growth and evolution for the manufacturer.
On May 26, 2026, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in coordination with USDA, issued a temporary waiver providing hours-of-service (HOS) relief for drivers transporting fertilizer products for agricultural purposes.
NAAA has signed a joint letter with the South American agricultural aviation associations, warning about the risks of drone spraying.
Since 1995, NAAA, in partnership with Syngenta Crop Protection, has offered the Leadership Training Program (LTP) to develop leaders within the aerial application industry. Over the past 30 classes, nearly 400 NAAA members have graduated from the program. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 program.
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) for Robinson R44, R44 II and R66 helicopters regarding whether loose hardware near the hydraulic servo-to-swashplate push-pull tube interface is being found on R44 and R66 helicopters.
The ag aviation industry survey is still underway, and we urgently need participation from operators and pilots across the country. The strength of our industry’s voice depends on the quality and quantity of data we can provide — and right now, every response matters.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) is now underway, reporting on calendar year 2025. FAA survey administrators report a strong start to this year’s effort, with additional communication efforts underway this week and next to encourage participation from those who have not yet responded.
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