Upon successful completion of the state-registered A&P apprenticeship program — the first of its kind in the state of Kansas, according to company officials — students will have obtained their FAA A&P certification, as well as on-the-job training. Their job classification will transition from apprentice to full-time A&P technician at Bombardier, company officials explained.
Flight Gear collapsible sunshades debut
Crafted from UV-resistant materials, the sunshades serve as your aircraft’s shield against the sun’s harmful effects, according to Sporty’s officials.
Picture of the Day: The Black Falcons
William Scott submitted this photo and note: “At the Tauranga Air Show in New Zealand with the Black Falcons doing a fly-over in their Beechcraft T-6C Texan IIs.”
Save the Boulder Airport
Later in 2024, the Boulder City Council will vote whether to keep the airport open or seek to reuse the land for new urban housing developments, according to officials with the Boulder Airport Association. The petition urges the Boulder City Council to vote “no” to closing the airport.
Finalists revealed for future home of Reno air races
A final decision on the future home of the National Championship Air Races is expected in April 2024.
Getting Started with Drones and Model Airplanes released
Written for a beginning remote pilot, the new book will help readers understand how drones and model airplanes work and how to fly them safely.
Picture of the Day: The search is on
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “Searching for mountain goats on the south end of Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho in my Super Cub.”
Flight school conference breaks records
The event “marks a milestone in flight training industry collaboration” as the 15th annual event brought together “more participants and vendors than ever before,” officials said, noting the “need for such collaboration continues to grow.”
New name for helicopter association
The decision to rebrand stems from the rapid expansion and technological evolution occurring in the vertical aviation industry.