The FAA has partnered with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to launch the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), aimed at expanding the air traffic controller training pipeline.
ASA president receives W.W. Estridge Award
Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.
Picture of the Day: UH60 fly-by
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Used a slower shutter speed to pan and show the motion and speed of this UH60 helicopter at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
Yingling Aviation acquires Bevan Aviation
Bevan Aviation is an aircraft maintenance provider based at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (KICT).
Picture of the Day: Air attack grounded
Robert Russell submitted this photo and note: “A pair of Canadair CL215T fire attack Air Tankers sit on the tarmac at Reno-Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. The tankers operated by Bridger Air Tanker out of Montana, were aiding the fire fight on the recent Davis fire in Reno, Nevada. On this day all attack aircraft were grounded due to unprecedented severe winds and turbulence over the fire.”
MT-Propeller expands footprint at Straubing Airport
MT-Propeller has opened three new buildings at its headquarters at Germany’s Straubing Airport. The trio of buildings add 86,000 square feet of space, more than doubling total space to 161,000 square feet at the airport.
Flex-fuel injection for Rotax engines unveiled
Unicorn Aviation, a Swiss-French company, has introduced a redundant, flex-fuel injection system for Rotax engines.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fishing
Ron Bailey submitted this photo and note: “Evening fishing on a high mountain lake courtesy the Keller Super Cub.”
TBM owners convene for annual get-together
A total of 81 TBMs — representing the full line from the cornerstone TBM 700 to the TBM 850, TBM 900, TBM 930, TBM 940, and Daher’s latest TBM 960 — were flown to the host airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Palm Springs.