Amy Wilder
Writer

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.

Latest from Amy Wilder

Safety

Bombardier’s 30th Safety Standdown Opens Registration

Free three-day seminar open to all aviation professionals
Registration is open for Bombardier’s 30th annual Safety Standdown seminar, a free, three-day event in Wichita, Kansas, this November.
Training and Workforce

Safety, Leadership Development Courses Added to BACE

Course fees include NBAA-BACE 2026 registration
NBAA said its 2026 NBAA-BACE Professional Development Program lineup includes four new courses designed to strengthen leadership and safety culture.
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Co-Pilot AI Tool Analyzes Candidate Feedback

Reports flag pay, schedule, relocation friction points
a computer screen showing CrewBlast
Charter & Fractional

NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems

Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group
In-house maintenance and detailing crew prepare two of the aircraft for a late-night departure.
Accidents

NBC News Helicopter Crashes in LA, Killing Three

Helicopter was covering a fatal collision between an SUV and bus when it went down
Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference near the scene of the crashes on September 15
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
Women in Aviation International plans 200 Girls in Aviation Day events on September 19, reaching girls across four continents.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mint Turbines Gains PT6 Engine Overhaul Authorizations

Authorization adds to Oklahoma facility’s GE and Rolls-Royce approvals
Pratt & Whitney Canada named Mint Turbines a Designated Overhaul Facility for its PT6A and PT6T engine lines.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports
a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended
Maintenance and Modifications

Thornton Aviation Delivers Challenger 604 Upgrade

Upgrade paired with scheduled maintenance package
The flight deck of a challenger 604 after an upgrade by Thornton Aviation
Accidents

Forgotten Safety Pin Preceded Gulfstream IV Excursion

Airplane veered into grass with no injuries reported
Screenshot 2026-09-14 at 8.07.17 AM
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Projects Steady Bizjet Growth to 2030

North America expected to remain largest market through 2030
A business jet in flight
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Clears Lithium Battery for Gulfstream Jets

First installation set for end of September
An image of True Blue Power's lithium ion battery against a white background
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Argus: North America Bizav Flying Up as Demand Softens

Europe posts second consecutive year-over-year decline
bizjet detail
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
Operations

CAN’s Fund an Angel Returns to NBAA-BACE

Group seeks silent auction donations, volunteers
CAN's Fund an Angel 2025 event in Las Vegas
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Easing Medical Approvals for Diabetic Pilots

Rule would not apply to insulin-treated diabetes
A patient sit's at a doctor's desk while she reviews information on paper in front of her
Accidents

NTSB: Pax Safely Lands King Air after Pilot Collapsed

Pilot died of cardiac arrest during the flight
Accidents

Teen Driver Breaches Fence, Hits PlaneSense PC-12 at KPSM

Vehicle also struck parked ground-support tractor; there were no injuries
the pilatus PC-12 photographed on a ramp
Accidents

NBAA Report Flags Powerplant, Collision Risks in Q2 Data

Six fatal accidents resulted in 22 fatalities in the quarter
Charter & Fractional

Priester Aviation Unifies Companies under One Brand

Elite Jets, MaxAir keep names, add Priester co-brand
Brent Moldowan
Safety

ACSF Data Shows Stable Bizav Risk Amid 2026 Pressures

Altitude and course deviation, traffic proximity remain top categories
ACSF Graphic
Charter & Fractional

BlueSky Extends Pricing Access to Non-members

Program lets non-members compare pricing before booking
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NetJets, FlightSafety Revenue Rises in First-half 2026

Pre-tax earnings for service group climb 20.6%
Embraer phenom 300 in flight
Operations

CrewBlast OS Now Includes A&P Mechanics on Platform

Geolocation tool matches operators with available mechanics
a hand holds a smartphone with CrewBlast OS on the screen
Accidents

NTSB Cites Heliport Misidentification in Aug. 2025 Crash

Captain opted out of instrument approach over autopilot concerns
 Image courtesy Texas Department of Public Safety
Charter & Fractional

Paramount Business Jets Guide Details 2026 Charter Rates

Hourly rates range from turboprops to VIP airliners
An hourly rate analysis chart showing rates from turboprops to VIP airliners
Operations

Bluetail’s AI Platform Tops 30 Million Aircraft Records

Dataset powers Bluetail’s business aviation learning model
an airport terminal with a sign advertising Bluetail above the crowds
Safety

TSB: Rotorcraft More Prone To Loss-of-visual-reference Accidents

Helicopters more than twice as vulnerable to loss of visual reference accidents than airplanes
Photos of a accident site in Nunavut in 2021, taken hours apart, showing the snow-covered, featureless terrain; an overcast sky; and flat white conditions.
Accidents

Fire of Unknown Origin Led to 2024 Citation X Accident

NTSB: Ignition source could not be conclusively identified
Number 2 battery