The Class of 2024 will be honored at the 35th annual Women in Aviation International Conference, slated for March 21-23, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
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FAA funding extended through March 2024
The extension is necessary as the Senate has yet to take up FAA reauthorization.
Fort Worth FBO collects Toys for Tots
So far this year, the FBO has collected 111 bikes and several hundred toys for the annual effort, company officials report. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 15, 2023.
EAA Homebuilders Week returns in January
EAA Homebuilders Week virtual presentations are open and free to everyone interested in building aircraft. Registration is required and space is limited.
Commemorative Air Force soars to new heights with Pinto jet
The jet has been assigned to a newly established Super Pinto Sponsor Group, which will be based at the CAF hangar in Memphis. Group members noted the aircraft will divide its time between Memphis, Pensacola, and Dallas. The group also hopes to be able to start offering living history flights in the Pinto in 2024.
Aerox acquires Fluid Power
Fluid Power, which will continue to operate as an independent company, has been re-branded as “Aerox Fluid Power.”
Signature opens new FBO terminal at KDSM
The new FBO at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) in Iowa features a 5,000-square-foot guest terminal and a 30,000-square-foot hangar.
Caravan flies with no one on board
The Reliable autonomous flight system enables the aircraft to be remotely operated by a pilot on the ground. According to company officials, this improves safety by fully automating the aircraft through all phases of operation, including taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Nebraska high school completes $5.4 million airplane hangar
Students at Lincoln North Star High School now have the ability to take a new advanced aviation maintenance course and use industry-standard equipment to perform hands-on projects to mimic some of the skills that an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic needs to have.