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
Charter & Fractional
AB Jets Reports Clean Bill of Health in Argus Audit
Third Starlink-equipped Challenger 3500 joins charter certificate
Aircraft
PPG Aero Investing $70 Million in Huntsville Expansion
New 112,000-sq-ft building will house production support functions
Training and Workforce
Textron Aviation Apprenticeships Reach High Schoolers
Three programs cover A&P, avionics, and engine buildup
Operations
Nimbl Brings SelfBrief Airport Briefings to Operators
Platform pairs searchable library with operator-specific notes
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Argus: September Bizav Activity Tops Forecast
Large-cabin fractional segment up 13.9%
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Adds FAA-approved G600/G700 Simulator
Long Beach device will increase domestic training capacity
Charter & Fractional
Jet Card Rates Down Both Sequentially and YOY in Q3
Turboprop category leads declines after OneFlight pause
Charter & Fractional
Charter and Go Touts ConnieAI, Pricing Tools
Platform aimed at operators, airlines, and charter brokers
Maintenance and Modifications
McFarlane Acquires Airglas, Production Stays in Alaska
McFarlane distribution to widen access to Airglas products
Operations
MedAire, GoCrisis Move Toward Closer Integration
Companies have worked together in aviation four years
Training and Workforce
Bop Aero Taps Elite for SF50 Vision Jet Owner Training
MOU covers initial and recurrent SF50 training for owners
Regulations and Government
KanRus Owner Sentenced for Avionics Export Violations
Company sold controlled technology to Russian buyers without required export licenses
Operations
More Than a Bizjet: The Heroes Who Bring Patients Home
When a toddler became critically ill overseas, it was the flight and medical crew who got her home
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Air Charter Demand
Younger high-net-worth individuals may shift to charter, avoid capital gains tax burden
Charter & Fractional
FlyEpic Reports 550 Flights Since Early 2026 Launch
Popular routes connect Bay Area to Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona
Regulations and Government
Coalition Urges FAA To Widen Duty and Rest Rule
Rule as proposed addresses only Part 121 carriers
Maintenance and Modifications
Midwest Epic E1000 Operators Gain Wichita Service Option
MRO capabilities include interiors, avionics, paint, propellers, engines, and mobile support
Regulations and Government
Updated Nimbl Guide Pinpoints Relevant Part 91 LOAs
Free guide covers 12 LOAs and typical turnaround
Operations
Charter Software Tracks Trips from Request to Invoice
Developer targets software to save costs due to fragmented workflows
Accidents
NTSB: Citation V in Overrun Was Snow-coated, Overweight
Rejected takeoff initiated above the decision speed
Aircraft
KlasJet Wins FAA Approval for U.S. ACMI Operations
Company targets seasonal peaks and capacity shortfalls
Regulations and Government
Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate
Guidance calls for hard weather triggers, no-fault turnarounds
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JetSmarter Investors Demand JSH Records amid Vista IPO Report
Investors say JSH never responded to July 2026 records request
Regulations and Government
U.S. GAO: National Airspace Comms Vulnerable to Spoofing
GAO makes nine recommendations to strengthen FAA cybersecurity
Safety
Bombardier’s 30th Safety Standdown Opens Registration
Free three-day seminar open to all aviation professionals
Training and Workforce
Safety, Leadership Development Courses Added to BACE
Course fees include NBAA-BACE 2026 registration
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Co-Pilot AI Tool Analyzes Candidate Feedback
Reports flag pay, schedule, relocation friction points
Charter & Fractional
NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems
Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group
Accidents
NBC News Helicopter Crashes in LA, Killing Three
Helicopter was covering a fatal collision between an SUV and bus when it went down
Airports
$1.1 Billion in AIP Grants Funds U.S. Airport Upgrades
Federal funding covers 280 grants across 46 states
