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WSDOT Aviation Division newsletter ‘Washington Skies’ dated September 30, 2026. Covers upcoming events including Sprague Fire Department medical emergency helipad ribbon-cutting (Oct. 2, Lincoln County Fire District #1), Airport Rates and Fees Survey deadline (Oct. 4, www.amcgprojects.com/WSDOT-Survey), WSCAA annual conference (Oct. 12, Enzian Inn Resort, Leavenworth), and CARB loan applications due Nov. 20 for Dec. 3 meeting awarding $1.2 million. Features Statewide General Aviation Airport Leasing Rents and Fees Study requiring survey completion for WSDOT Aviation grant and CARB funding eligibility. Reports on Jump Aero MOU with WSDOT Aviation to assess Pulse aircraft emergency response potential at seven non-towered public airports serving 1.3 million Washington residents, led by David Ison PhD. Also covers aircraft/commercial UAS owner reminders (SAW account updates, Aircraft Report of Sale, 30-day registration requirement) and WAZIP zero-emission incentive program administered by CALSTART. News links include laser strikes on aircraft prosecution challenges (King County), Skyfarer pilot services startup, Grant County International Airport hangar expansion, Lynnwood Sheriff drone first responder program, Nimbus Aerospace hybrid-electric prototype, and FAA FCT Competitive Grant Program FY2027 IIJA funding opportunity.