FREDERICK, Md. — On this day in 1939, five pilots — all unabashed aviation enthusiasts — gathered near Wings Field north of Philadelphia and signed the charter that would launch the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a fledgling group that was destined to become the world’s largest aviation member association. Then, as now, AOPA’s […]
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First-quarter avionics report released
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Aircraft Electronics Association released its first-quarter 2014 Avionics Market Report, which shows that in the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to more than $651 million. That amount shows an 11.2% increase in sales compared to the first-quarter 2013 amount of more than […]
Angel MedFlight donates computers to students
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance recently hosted a field trip for the students of Gateway Academy of Scottsdale. The students came to learn about air ambulance services and aviation. The school specializes in children with Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism and PDD-nos (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-not otherwise […]
Applications being accepted for scholarships to Ambition Program
The Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training, a non-profit organization, is working with the National Flight Academy to help provide scholarships for high school students ages 11-17 years old. Applications are being accepted now. The organization will provide scholarships for four students to the six-day Ambition Program. Each ‘mission’ will test the participants’ mental agility, preparedness, and […]
U.S. students among top winners in international aviation art contest
The NASAO Center for Aviation Research & Education reports that two U.S. students are among the nine winners of the 2014 International Art Contest for young people, sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and managed by the NASAO Center. The art contest is designed to motivate and encourage young […]
Free concerts at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air and Space Museum’s summer concert series returns to the museum in Washington, D.C., and its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., this summer. Visitors can bring a picnic and enjoy the warm weather at the outdoor performances at the Udvar-Hazy Center or catch a military band performance at the […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide to offer UAS workshop in Seattle, Syracuse in June
Professionals looking to gain a better understanding of the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry can take advantage of a two-day course being offered in Seattle June 5 to 6 and Syracuse June 26 to 27 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include: introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, certification and […]
Aviation Network’s inaugural fly-in slated for September
VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Aviation Network, comprised of 700 members of the Young President’s Organization, is holding its inaugural 2014 Fly-In at the Alpine Airport in Wyoming Sept. 5-7. This exclusive private event can only accommodate 30 planes and their passengers, according to organizers. Entrepreneur Dr. Steven C. Funk will be acting as Day Chair for this […]
Video: Alaska shakes off winter
This year, Alaska shook off the winter in style. The Alaska Airmen’s Association held its 17th Great Alaska Aviation Gathering at the massive FedEx Maintenance Hangar at Anchorage International Airport on May 3-4. The clear blue skies and light breezes delivered thousands to the airport for the show.