The FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan includes 125 projects across the state, including 44 officials call “pro-growth development projects.”
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Pipistrel report the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft.
Video: Floating down
The Bellevue, Washington, police department recently posted a video on YouTube of a Cirrus SR22 floating down to earth after the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) was deployed on a Cirrus SR22 after the engine failed.
NTSB opens public docket on Wings Over Dallas midair collision
The docket for this investigation includes more than 1,900 pages of information, including reports on operations and human performance factors, airplane performance, airworthiness, and laboratory examinations, according to NTSB officials.
New owner for Bearhawk Aircraft
The company, now based in Fairview, Oklahoma, was bought by a customer.
Legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan returning to Oshkosh
His innovative designs have captured the world of flight ranging from homebuilt aircraft to space vehicles.Burt will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024, with appearances and forums coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his VariEze canard aircraft design.
Flight training survey reports new pilots take fewer weeks but spend more to earn certificate
The fourth annual State of Flight Training Report notes that the median time for a student to earn a certificate or rating decreased over the past four years from 30 weeks in 2020 to 24 weeks in 2023, but the cost increased from $9.000 to $14,000.
Michigan updates AWOS across state
The first four airports to receive the updated AWOS are Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (KHYX), Wexford County Airport (KCAD), Fitch H. Beach Airport (KFPK), and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (KSAW).
New podcast all about air racing
Air Racing: Past, Present, and Future will include interviews with racers, volunteers, fans, and the people behind air racing. The format will allow live questions and
encourage fans to participate.