More than $9 billion in airplanes were delivered in the first six months of 2022.
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Wildlife management earns KAPF awards
Florida’s Naples Municipal Airport recently completed three environmental projects to reduce the risk of wildlife interactions with airplanes.
New video examines midair collision at KWVI
Following the collision, the Cessna 152 crashed in a grassy area near the runway, bursting into flames. The Cessna 340 crashed on the runway, veered off, and crashed into a hangar.
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 includes a Tuskegee Airman, the first female Customs Service helicopter pilot, a Purdue University professor, and a world record holding helicopter test pilot.
New runway opens at 21D
Runway 14-32, which opened to traffic July 20, 2022, is 650 feet longer than the previous runway, which will be converted to a taxiway in the final phase of the Lake Elmo Airport modernization project, airport officials said.
KSNA launches Fly Friendly program for GA pilots
Unlike some other airport noise mitigation programs that look to punish pilots, this one looks to recognize “outstanding operators” by awarding them points for voluntarily adhering to the rules, according to airport officials.
Michigan’s Two Hearted Airstrip reopens
The airfield was closed in October 2021 for rehabilitation and maintenance by volunteers with the Recreational Aviation Foundation. Efforts included re-grading, new topsoil, tilling, seeding, mulching, and compacting 800 feet of the airfield.
Grants fuel Girls in Aviation Day activities
The eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day will be held Sept. 24, 2022, with events planned by Women in Aviation chapters around the world.
SUN ‘n FUN celebrates 150th pilot
Hayden Gomez completed his private pilot checkride Aug. 13, 2022, the day of his 18th birthday.