The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has named Darren Pleasance to serve as its new president and chief executive officer, beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
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Tickets now available for Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony
The Hall of Fame honors Kentuckians who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace, and this year’s event will recognize three individuals whose achievements have shaped the industry.
Safety at Oregon’s Rager Airstrip boosted with help from volunteers
A collaboration was formed for the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) to provide a windsock, picnic table, and fire ring, and volunteers will maintain the airstrip and camping area, while the Forest Service manages noxious weeds and livestock incursions.
Where general aviation meets the stars
A general aviation enthusiast designed a rocket to go to space. A general aviation enthusiast piloted that vehicle up and out of the atmosphere. And a general aviation enthusiast flew that spaceship back to earth, landing on the runway at a general aviation airport. The same airport where he’d parked his car after driving to work that morning.
GA groups oppose bill that would restrict flight training benefits for veterans
“Limiting veterans’ benefits through a cap would restrict their access to these crucial career opportunities at a time when the industry needs them most.”
Wyoming lake opens to seaplane training
Through the efforts of J.T. Grainger, Seaplane Pilots Association Wyoming Field Director, and Steve Guetter, president of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association, SES ratings can now be achieved on Lake De Smet in Wyoming.
Celebrating the best of American aerospace
The National Aviation Hall of Fame held its 60th annual enshrinement ceremony Sept. 14, 2024, honoring the pioneers and innovators in the world of aviation and aerospace.
uAvionix to install FlightLine system at six more airports
The new airports include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando Sanford, Daytona Beach, Miami Executive, and Palm Beach International, with all systems expected to be operational by Thanksgiving 2024.
Garmin co-founders inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin co-founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) at the 60th annual ceremony held Sept. 14, 2024, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.