North Carolina’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute more than $72 billion to the state’s economy each year and support nearly 333,000 jobs, according to a report released in January 2023 by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation.
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Ready to learn how to fly a tailwheel?
Applications are due April 15, 2023, for the $2,000 scholarship, which will pay for a tailwheel rating for a female pilot.
New owner for Soloy Aviation Solutions
NorthPoint Aviation has acquired all of the assets of Soloy Aviation Solutions, including the fixed wing, engine, and helicopter STCs, including Tradewind’s converted Beechcraft turbine A36 Bonanzas.
First-ever Latin Aerospace Industry Expo planned for 2023
The Latino Pilots Association will host the first-ever Latin Aerospace Industry Expo Sept. 15, 2023, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
FlightServ opens new facility at KTTN
The 110,000-square-foot complex situated on 22 acres features the new FBO, office space, and an 80,000-square-foot heated hangar to accommodate the FBO’s growing customer base, according to company officials.
AOPA unveils new fly-in strategy
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has unveiled its new fly-in strategy: Partnering with existing aviation events around the country.
The power of a piece of paper
A blank sheet of paper is an invitation and a common starting point for many journeys, including taking flight.
New legislation sets aside $10 million for unleaded avgas testing
The new legislation also recognizes the collaborative industry-government effort to move general aviation to a fleetwide drop-in, lead-free fuel solution no later than 2030 through its Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative.
Tecnam names Canadian dealer
Aviation Unlimited offers Tecnam’s complete product line of Light Sport Aircraft, as well as the certified single and twin engine Aircraft, according to officials with Italy-based Tecnam.