“The last time Dick Rutan flew towards the western horizon was on Dec. 14, 1986, when he and copilot Jeana Yeager set the last great aviation record by flying around the world, nonstop and unrefueled, in nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds in an aircraft called Voyager, designed by his younger brother, legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan,” family members said in a press release.
FBO opens new hangar at KPTK
Maven by Midfield FBO has opened its new 28,500-square-foot hangar at Oakland County Airport (KPTK) in Waterford, Michigan.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise before the event
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “The 75th celebration of Chandler Aviation Day in Arizona at sunrise with some rare airplanes on static display. Our Nanchang CJ6 in the foreground, pilot Joe Griffith, co-pilot Karyn King.”
New report warns of A&P shortage
Current estimates show that commercial aviation alone will be 31,000 mechanics short of its needs by 2031. More skilled mechanics will be needed to satisfy demand in other industry segments, including general aviation, according to new research.
ICON selects stalking horse bidder
ICON’s proposed stalking horse bidder, SG Investment America, has been designated to make the first bid on the bankrupt company’s assets, setting the low-end bar on other potential bidders.
Women in Aviation partners with Harvard
Members of the Women in Aviation Emerging Leaders Class of 2024 are headed to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to attend the “Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders” at Harvard University May 7-9.
Picture of the Day: Over the North Carolina coast
Jonathan Trunz submitted this photo and note: “Flying over a North Carolina coastal inlet in a Flight Design CTSW.”
Help save 18 backcountry airstrips in Utah
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has put out a call to action for pilots to submit positive comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in Utah, which would effectively close 16 backcountry airstrips.
Textron Aviation expands parts distribution facility
With the addition of 180,000 square feet of space, the facility is better equipped to serve the company’s global customer base with increased parts storage and faster shipping for both new and existing Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, according to Textron Aviation officials.