The first class for the Thrust Institute of Maintenance at Addison Airport in Texas is set to begin in the fall of 2023.
Hot Rods on the Tarmac
To complement the Lyon Air Museum’s newest exhibit, Santa Ana Drags and Beyond: America’s First Official Drag Strip, the museum will host Hot Rods on the Tarmac July 22, 2023.
Picture of the Day: End of a great day
Roger Montambo submitted this photo and note: “Our J-3 Cub put away for the day at Lake Norman Airpark (14A) in Mooresville, North Carolina. The Cub has been in our family since July 1951.”
Video captures scenes from the Moses Lake Air Show
Including the debut of a refurbished deHavilland Vampire jet fighter.
Advocates save KGBR
A effort led by local community supporters and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) led to Walter J Koladza Airport (KGBR) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, earning a “special permit” to continue operating from town officials.
Women in Aviation launches mentor program
Designed to connect aspiring WAI members with seasoned aviation professionals, Mentor Connect “aims to foster meaningful mentorship relationships that will empower and support women in achieving their aviation career goals across all segments of the aviation industry,” such as maintenance, engineering, flight deck professions, and more, WAI officials said.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the hangar
Gary Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a day of giving rides at Evansville, Indiana, the Ford Tri-Motor is ready to taxi back to the hangar.”
Grant helps volunteers tend to 69S
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) grant was used to preserve the amenities and increase safety at Avey Field near Laurier, Washington.
Atlantic Aviation opens KIAD FBO
The company’s facility at Dulles International Airport includes a 14,200-square-foot terminal, six hangars totaling 150,000 square feet, and 59,000 square feet of combined office and shop space.