To commemorate the 9,000th delivery, Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a limited edition aircraft in four new color schemes.
Oklahoma university launches aviateOK app
The app was designed to educate K-12 students about the aviation industry and encourage students who are interested in aerospace to learn more, according to university officials.
Association now accepting applications for scholarship
NASAO will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college students for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Candidates must be college-level incoming juniors or seniors who are continuing their education in the aviation/aerospace industry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Picture of the Day: Sunday flying
Kyle Wilson submitted this photo and note: “Kyle Wilson and his father, David Wilson, who are both private pilots, fly the Eagle’s Nest RV-12IS from Houston to San Antonio for the day. Kyle is home visiting his family from the United States Air Force Academy. He’s currently finishing up his junior year and plans a commission as an Air Force officer in May 2024.”
Sustainable control towers coming to general aviation airports
The first groundbreaking could be in 2024 for new sustainable control towers at 31 smaller airports.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel approved for Piper turboprops
Piper Aircraft reports that all PA-46 based, single-engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian, can now use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Using SAF in a Piper turboprop will not require a change in aircraft placarding or Pilot’s Operating Handbooks.
Aircraft Spruce appointed distributor for Comant Antennas
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been appointed an authorized distributor by Cobham Aerospace Communications, the manufacturer of Comant antennas, which are in use on general aviation aircraft worldwide.
Picture of the Day: Airport sunset
Lindsay Petre submitted this photo and note: “My helicopter CFI, Mike deMarchi, sent me this glorious sunset photo taken from the helipad at Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) in Connecticut.”
NASA’s Mars helicopter completes 50th flight
“When we first flew, we thought we would be incredibly lucky to eke out five flights,” said Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity team lead at JPL. “We have exceeded our expected cumulative flight time since our technology demonstration wrapped by 1,250% and expected distance flown by 2,214%.”