The Aug. 10, 2024, free event is “to show our appreciation to the Snohomish Community,” organizers noted.
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Pipistrel to go on display at Smithsonian
“As we endeavor to tell stories about innovations occurring right now in aerospace, Textron eAviation’s loan of a Pipistrel Velis Electro allows us to explore the topic of sustainability efforts in aviation,” said Roger Connor, a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
New mural at KADF honors local hero
The mural, which was officially dedicated on July 26, 2024, highlights one of the general aviation aircraft seen flying over Arkadelphia daily. These aircraft are used for personal use, farming, and by aviation students at Henderson State University, airport officials noted.
Museum to hold fundraiser right before Cleveland National Air Show
Happening the night before the official start of Cleveland National Air Show weekend, the event provides support to IWASM’s work to preserve, educate, and inspire our communities about the role of women in all areas of air and space, according to officials with the museum, which is inside Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport.
Oshkosh 2024 breaks records
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh hosted a record number of attendees from a record-setting 98 countries.
Whelen Aerospace Technologies acquires AeroLEDs
AeroLEDs will maintain its brand and manufacturing operations in Boise, Idaho, while company officials work towards a “a seamless integration,” WAT officials said.
New Redbird flight sim scenarios qualify for WINGS credit
After completing a scenario, a CFI can validate the training immediately by going to ezwings.net — provided by the WINGS Industry Network — selecting the option to give credit, and choosing Redbird Flight from the list of approved organizations.
Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta secured final approval in July 2024 from the FAA for the new program. Students will start courses in late August.
Kentucky pilot wins Young Eagles award
Gordon Davis, a member of EAA Chapter 1522 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, has been named the winner of the 2024 Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.