Amelia Walsh

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

Washington state has introduced a new tax policy imposing a 10 percent tax on the sale of noncommercial aircraft valued at more than $500,000. Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation, Bill 5801, that is set to go into effect beginning April 1, 2026. Several aviation industry groups have voiced strong opposition to the bill, arguing it could harm businesses, agricultural operators, and volunteer pilots who provide essential medical transport services across Washington.

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a three-year extension of Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), a program that allows it to conduct certain inspections and approve repairs on the agency’s behalf. The ODA program, which goes into effect on June 1, authorizes a designated team within Boeing to perform select duties for the FAA, including engineering approvals and inspections, provided the company meets rigorous safety and performance standards.

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

A hydrogen balloon aiming to make history as the first open-basket craft of its kind to cross the Atlantic, was forced to make a precautionary landing Thursday in eastern Prince Edward Island, Canada. The balloon, dubbed the Torabhaig Atlantic Explorer, took off from Presque Isle, Maine, around 10 p.m. Wednesday. The balloon was part of a scientific adventure backed by a team of international experts.

1 week ago | avweb.com | Amelia Walsh

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing a surge in resignations and retirements, driven in part by a Trump-era program to cut labor costs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. A May 7 internal presentation obtained by the Journal outlined widespread departures across the agency, affecting employees at all levels—including senior leaders, technical specialists, and mission-support staff. A separate report from FAA human resources tallied more than 1,200 exits under the program.