“Our family has been blessed to be the stewards of Hartzell Aviation for 37 years. As we look to the future, we believe Arcline fully embraces our core value — Built on Honor — and will bring the skills and resources to build on over a century of excellence and innovation,” said Jim Brown, president of Hartzell Aviation.
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New hangar project takes off at KAEG
The inability to get a hangar at Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, led to the creation of a new company: High Flying Hangars, which will bring the first new commercial development to the airport in more than 25 years.
Indiana university expands aviation maintenance program
Vincennes University has received $4.5 million from the state to double enrollment in its Aviation Maintenance program. It also plans to boost its high school dual credit offerings.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop 28%
While the rate of accidents based on flight hours will not be available until the FAA releases general aviation survey data in 2024, the total number of accidents over the past year in experimental aircraft was the lowest on record, EAA officials noted.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Reno crash
The pilot directly behind the two planes that crashed told NTSB investigators that the planes were not where he expected them to be.
Textron Aviation’s apprenticeship programs recognized by state
Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Society of Experimental Test Pilots honor pilot of all-electric aircraft
Steve Crane, the test pilot for Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, won the 2023 Iven C. Kincheloe Award for Alice’s first flight.
San Diego museum honors black aviators with new exhibit
The centerpiece of the “Breaking Barriers” exhibit is an animatronic featuring Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr. exploring the history of pioneering Black American aviators and astronauts, as well as a P-51 Mustang painted in the Tuskegee Airmen’s distinctive “Red Tail” Squadron design.
Grant funds improvements at KAXQ
A grant from the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) is funding new picnic tables and fire rings at Clarion County Airport (KAXQ) in Pennsylvania, designed to make the backcountry airport attractive for camping.