Atlantic Aviation and BETA Technologies have already installed one charger at Elmira Regional Airport (KELM) in New York and have signed agreements for three additional locations, including Birmingham International Airport (KBHM) in Alabama, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts.
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PK Floats flies into its 70th year
“Our company has produced over 1,500 sets of aircraft floats over the past 70 years,” said Patrick McGowan, president.
Beacon Air Group opens new FBO at KBIL
Beacon Air Group has opened its new private terminal and FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL).
Reno Air Racing Association to celebrate 60th anniversary with air show
Headlining the event are two military jet teams: The United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force Snowbirds.
New CEO for Women in Aviation
The association’s new CEO, Lynda Coffman, recently served as vice president of United Airlines and president of United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines.
Flying Home for the Holidays exhibit extended
Originally scheduled to close on Jan. 14, 2024, the exhibit of World War II-era uniforms and large-format posters will now remain on display through Feb. 4, 2024, according to officials with the Aviation Museum of NH.
Looks like an egg, flies like a rocket
Richard Hodge, the force behind the YouTube channel Aircraft Adventures, which is for “those who tirelessly dig for the obscure, quaint, or downright bizarre in the aviation world,” recently posted a video about the tiny egg-shaped Questair Venture, designed by Jim Griswold, who designed the Piper Malibu and worked with Cirrus in later years.
Museum taps high school interns for creative team
Interns are an integral part of the creative team for The Museum of Flight’s annual Pathfinder Awards.
Non-profits collaborate to introduce aviation curriculum to Pennsylvania high schools
Aerium, a non-profit organization focusing on aviation education, workforce development, and creating career opportunities for students in Pennsylvania, is now collaborating with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to introduce the AOPA high school STEM curriculum into school districts, Career and Technical Centers (CTCs), secondary, and post-secondary institutions across the state of Pennsylvania.