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The FAA outlined its plan to modernize the NOTAM system, with monthly update webinars leading to initial operating capability in September and a wider rollout for all users in October. Officials noted the need for robust testing, redundancies to prevent disruptions, and agile development to improve accuracy and accessibility of critical information. Industry users may begin testing the new system with their own software as early as July, with a comprehensive transition schedule to follow.

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iFlightPlanner will continue tracking NOTAM modernization and surface relevant airspace advisories in the planning workflow so pilots can brief faster and fly with confidence.

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Official airport, navigation and chart data for the FAA's 28-day AIRAC cycle beginning May 15, 2025 became current today as of 09:01Z.  This includes updated georeferenced data for airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures available in iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone.

Anytime you access iFlightPlanner or iFlightPlanner for AOPA from your desktop, laptop, or smartphone browser you can be confident you're seeing the most current and accurate data available.

To ensure iFlightPlanner is current on your iPhone or iPad, simply tap "Check for Updates" in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab.  Each app will quickly tell you which packages need to be updated!

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iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone users may now download airport and navigation data as well as aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA Data Cycle that goes into effect on May 15, 2025.  Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check For Updates."

Pilots using iFlightPlanner for AOPA or iFlightPlanner on their desktop, laptop, or mobile device will see iFlightPlanner automatically make the transition to the new data at 9:01Z on May 15.

via General Aviation News

A new FBO, Mather Jet Center, has opened at Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) in California. Independently owned, it was formed by aviation veterans Victor Cushing, Matt Bosco, and Dan Kimmel, with support from Sacramento County to add an alternate fuel provider at KMHR. The facility, co-located with Mather Aviation, offers pilot and passenger lounges plus on-site rental cars, and Cushing also leads Mather Aviation. The new operation expands service options for the region’s aviators.

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iFlightPlanner will update its FBO and fuel data to reflect the change at KMHR, ensuring pilots using iFlightPlanner and iFlightPlanner for AOPA have the most accurate, current information for trip planning and fuel purchasing decisions.

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