The Central Coast AirFest, held each year at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California, is the new home of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.
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Companies partner to develop engine monitoring for Aspen MFDs
The new engine monitoring features, currently in development, are “designed to provide precise engine data in an intuitive format to enhance pilot safety and aircraft performance with intuitive engine instrumentation,” on Aspen’s Evolution MFD500 MAX and MFD1000 MAX multi-function displays, according to Aspen Avionics officials.
Aircraft Spruce expands to Australia
“Aircraft owners, builders, and aviation businesses in Australia and New Zealand have been a big part of our business for years and we are excited to announce the opening of our Melbourne branch to support them,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.
NFL’s Jimmy Graham named chairman of Young Eagles
Graham succeeds air show legend Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. As he moves into the full chairman role, Graham is the seventh person to hold that position, joining Cliff Robertson, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Harrison Ford, Sully Sullenberger, Jeff Skiles, and Tucker.
New design revealed for flying car
The Switchblade flying car now has a sleeker body shape and new thruster design.
Infinity Flight Group expands
After a “soft launch” for the past six months at Trenton-Mercer Airport (KTTN), flight training provider Infinity Flight Group has unveiled plans to open a second location at Treasure Coast Airport (KFPR) in Ft. Pierce, Florida, in January 2025.
Hawaii airport gets a new lease on life
A new 50-year lease at Kawaihāpai Airfield (KHDH), formerly known as Dillingham Airfield, assures the continued operation of the Hawaiian airport.
Continental partners on new piston engine technology, expands mechanic training
The company also revealed it has expanded its factory training for aviation technicians.
Radio Ready: PlaneEnglish and EAA launch sim for students
PlaneEnglish has developed a new unit for EAA AeroEducate within the PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator (ARSim). This unit offers 10 progressive, AI-assisted levels of training in aviation radio communications, ranging from beginner to solo pilot, according to company officials.