The first phase of the 60,000-square-foot hangar complex is expected to be completed by early 2023.
Picture of the Day: In the air, finally
James Wiebe submitted this photo and note: “This Belite Aircraft Chipper 2 was built three years ago but was never flown late 2021. The Belite Aircraft factory fire, life, and so forth got in the way. But I’m flying it now. This photo was shot with an Insta360 X2 on a 10′ boom mounted to the lift strut over McMaster Gliderport (29KS) in Kansas, which the base of my airplane activities.”
Cessna’s parent company to buy Pipistrel
Textron, parent company to Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell, is buying Pipistrel, a pioneer in electric aircraft. Once the deal closes, Textron will create a new business segment called Textron eAviation.
VNY to host virtual career day
The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.
New president named at Continental
Karen Hong has been named president and CEO of Continental Aerospace Technologies.
Picture of the Day: Good morning Vietnam
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “Welcoming the dawn during a morning flight.”
International Aerobatics Day slated for June 25
A day celebrating the skill, beauty, and excitement of aerobatics will expand this year, as the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) goes global with International Aerobatics Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Redbird flight training conference migrates to Oshkosh
The 2023 Redbird Migration flight training conference will be held at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with its new 15,000-square-foot Pilot Proficiency Center.
Commercial pilot course with reduced hours introduced
Students with zero flight time are eligible for the new course, which allows them to earn their commercial certificate in 165 hours, compared to 220 for a Part 141 school and 250 for a Part 61 school.