A new study finds that general aviation supports more than 1.1 million jobs and has a more than $246 billion economic impact every year. But it shows a lot more than that, spelling out how GA performs thousands of humanitarian missions a year and saves more than 150,000 lives a year.
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First flight: Extra 330SX
The successor to Extra Aircraft’s 300SC, the new aerobatic plane includes high-performance ailerons and other improvements.
Ohio seeks input as it begins updating state’s airport system
The state has 104 public use airports.
An aerial ballet
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, recently posted a video that showcases the masterful flying by the pilot of an Air Tractor turbine-powered agricultural aircraft — a crop duster in the old-school terminology — as the aircraft weaves, climbs, and dives to match rolling farm terrain dotted with tall trees, antennas, and utility poles near Eltopia, Washington, in June 2023.
Mid-Continent expands Wichita headquarters
“Expanding our company allows us to grow our manufacturing facilities, in-house design, testing capabilities, and engineering department,” says Todd Winter, president and CEO.
ATP orders 40 Cessna Skyhawks
Which expands to 95 the number of Skyhawks ATP has on order.
1947 Stinson donated to EAA Chapter 534
A vintage 1947 Stinson single engine aircraft was recently donated by James Ellrodt of Tavares, Florida to the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 based at the Leesburg International Airport in Leesburg, Florida. Ellrodt had heard about EAA Chapter 534 and their work with young people, by teaching them how to build and repair older aircraft. […]
Route revealed for 47th annual Air Race Classic
The 2024 all-women cross-country race starts at Southern Illinois Airport and ends at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Fort Collins/Loveland, Colorado, with intermediate stops in 11 states.
Registration opens for 4th Annual Wipaire Poker Run
Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association.