After a field visit from an FAA representative who described ‘alligator cracking’ and called the runway “failed,” the Granite County Airport Board debated pilot‑controlled lighting, liability and whether to accept FAA funding. The board agreed to await a written FAA report before advising county commissioners.

Aviation News – A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber has successfully returned to active service following a record-breaking structural repair at Wichita State University. This milestone demonstrates how digital engineering can drastically reduce maintenance timelines for legacy military aircraft. The bomber arrived at McConnell Air Force Base in September for a preemptive replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage as part of the innovative BackBONE Project.