The new head of the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida is Doug Jeanes, recently retired president and CEO of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Texas.
Picture of the Day: Ice Storm 2021
Mark Matthews submitted this photo and note: “Oregon’s Independence State Airpark (7S5) Ice Festival, Feb 12-13, 2021.”
So you want to race jets at Reno?
From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021.
Aviation companies put out Help Wanted signs
“The increase of job advertisements from companies is astounding. This is a very promising start to 2021.”
The rare Super Guppy now a key and luggage tag
The limited edition luggage and key tags are made from the skin of a Super Guppy that worked for both NASA and Airbus.
Picture of the Day: Social distancing
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Social distancing in the Sierra Foothills during our 2020 lunch fly-outs.”
Aviation contributes $40 billion to Tennessee economy
General aviation business tenants generated $635 million in economic impact in 2019, according to a new economic impact study by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, with GA visitor spending topping $8 billion.
CAF Dixie Wing now CAF Airbase Georgia
The new name is a testament to the “tremendous growth and awarded accomplishments” the Commemorative Air Force’s Dixie Wing has achieved over the last 35 years.
2020 WINGS Sweepstakes winners named
10 pilot are sharing $10,000 as part of a program to encourage participating in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.