More than 20 high school seniors from eight states gathered at Saint Louis University’s hangar at St. Louis Downtown Airport the week of June 10, 2024, for the annual Aviation Summer Academy.
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New legislation to help Colorado airports transition to unleaded fuel
“We’re very excited about the overall transition to unleaded aviation fuel. This bill will very specifically accelerate that transition by ensuring that state grants for airports support infrastructure upgrades for unleaded aviation fuel,” said Governor Jared Polis.
Oklahoma teachers soar to top spot
For the third year in a row, Oklahoma has maintained its top spot in the country with 116 schools scheduled to begin teaching the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s “You Can Fly” high school curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year.
Historic aviation photo collection unveiled at Wisconsin museum
The collection includes photographs of both rare and common aircraft, civilian and military, experimentals, and one-of-a-kinds, plus candid moments that highlight Leo Kohn’s dedication and passion for documenting aviation history, according to officials at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
Expansion project begins at KPQL
Officials at Trent Lott International Airport (KPQL) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, have released a 20-year plan for the airport, including a multi-million dollar expansion of the apron and taxiway connector.
New playground honors Sheltair founder
Sheltair Aviation and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) on the SUN ‘n FUN campus celebrated the grand opening of the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) June 10, 2024.
47th annual Air Race Classic prepares for takeoff
Women pilots are gearing up for the 47th annual Air Race Classic, which takes off June 18, 2024, from Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, Illinois, and ending 2,610-statute miles later at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, Colorado, on June 21.
Aviation Economic Impact Calculator unveiled in Pennsylvania
The calculator allows officials at Pennsylvania’s 120 public-use airports to calculate updated impacts for their facility based on changes in airport activity, business tenants, and visitor spending. The calculator produces estimates of economic impact, including employment, payroll, and output.
Economic impact of final races in Reno tops $150 million
Economic and fiscal impact studies around 2023’s final National Championship Air Races (NCAR) in Reno show that the last races in Reno brought a total estimated economic impact of $158,641,993 to Reno and the surrounding areas.