“The movers and shakers, the people who bring business to a town, don’t come in on the Greyhound bus,” added Bobby Southard, Elk City Airport chairman. “They come to town from the airport, and now we will be able to make a great first impression of Elk City with our new terminal.”
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Foundation’s scholarship program springs into action
“Flight training is no cake walk,” said Rachelle Spector, founder of the I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF). “Each year we offer multiple themed scholarship opportunities and meet incredible women paving their own way in the aviation space. We’re honored to be a part of each lady’s journey and witness where they’ve come from to where they’ve landed in their respective professional aviation careers.”
Graffiti drone pilot program takes flight in Washington
Washington becomes the first state to use drones to cover up graffiti.
Dick Rutan flies west
“The last time Dick Rutan flew towards the western horizon was on Dec. 14, 1986, when he and copilot Jeana Yeager set the last great aviation record by flying around the world, nonstop and unrefueled, in nine days, three minutes and 44 seconds in an aircraft called Voyager, designed by his younger brother, legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan,” family members said in a press release.
FBO opens new hangar at KPTK
Maven by Midfield FBO has opened its new 28,500-square-foot hangar at Oakland County Airport (KPTK) in Waterford, Michigan.
New report warns of A&P shortage
Current estimates show that commercial aviation alone will be 31,000 mechanics short of its needs by 2031. More skilled mechanics will be needed to satisfy demand in other industry segments, including general aviation, according to new research.
ICON selects stalking horse bidder
ICON’s proposed stalking horse bidder, SG Investment America, has been designated to make the first bid on the bankrupt company’s assets, setting the low-end bar on other potential bidders.
Women in Aviation partners with Harvard
Members of the Women in Aviation Emerging Leaders Class of 2024 are headed to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to attend the “Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders” at Harvard University May 7-9.
Help save 18 backcountry airstrips in Utah
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has put out a call to action for pilots to submit positive comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s plan for the Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in Utah, which would effectively close 16 backcountry airstrips.