According to the recently released report, general aviation airports have an economic input of $7.1 billion, while employing more than 30,600 people and generating more than $378 million in state and local taxes.
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NBAA launches Campus Connect
A program to introduce students to the aviation industry.
Registration for Museum of Flight summer camps opens March 1
The camps are offered for children in grades K through 9, and financial assistance is available to families in need.
Taking off with the swipe of a finger
“This latest accomplishment will allow any pilot, regardless of experience level, to achieve a perfect takeoff, every time, with just the swipe of a finger.”
FAA offers grants for pilots and mechanics
Eligible organizations must apply by Feb. 5, 2025.
Redbird launches annual State of Flight Training survey
“We want to hear from everyone who is involved in the industry, not just instructors and students,” Redbird officials noted.
Ligado files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ligado, a company that has been trying to move ahead with a high-speed broadband cellular network that aviation advocates assert has been proven to interfere with GPS, has filed for bankruptcy.
The Schiff Show: Aviation safety goes prime time
Pilots and aircraft owners looking for a fresh approach to safety education can tune in to The Schiff Show, an aviation safety variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff.
Gallery in the sky
Sherwin Williams’ 2025 aerospace coatings calendar features several general aviation aircraft, including the Cessna 182, Cirrus SR22, Van’s Aircraft RV-14, and a Mooney M20K.