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Grand Aire acquires National Flight Services at KTOL
The acquisition includes FBO equipment, including fueling and de-icing equipment, and facilities on the east end of the airport where Grand Aire will operate cargo-dedicated FBO operations. This is in addition to Grand Aire’s FBO operations at its existing corporate headquarters on the west end of the field, company officials explained.
Make a safe landing with Arrival Alert Notices
A new tool is now available to help pilots avoid lining up to land on a wrong taxiway, runway, or airport, say FAA officials, who note that GA pilots account for 83% of wrong-surface events.
You Can Fly challenge raises over $6 million
The AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly program comprises four initiatives: High school aviation STEM curriculum, flight training, flying clubs, and the Rusty Pilots program.
Hartzell Propeller Service Center doubles warranty length
The warranty has been expanded to two year or 2,000 flight hours.
Mass arrival schedule set for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
The schedule is set for groups of specific aircraft types to land as mass arrivals prior to the start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which is set for July 22-28, 2024, at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH).
Able Flight partners with Southern Illinois University
Able Flight will provide two specially adapted Vashon Ranger Light Sport Aircraft in which the student pilots will learn to fly. SIU instructors will receive factory-provided transitional training in the Ranger.
Arizona pilot wins Cessna 170
The Southwest Airlines check airman had no idea he was being asked to attend the Buckeye Air Fair so he could win his new airplane.
Painting honoring Paul Tibbets donated to Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame
The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Learning Center (OAS) recently accepted the gift of an original work of art honoring the late U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., who piloted the Aug. 6, 1945, mission that led to the end of World War II.