As an alternative, Planes of Fame will participate in the Central Coast AirFest, set to be held Oct. 15-16, 2022, at Santa Maria Airport.
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Lost and Found
This is just a small sampling of items found recently on the ramp, taxiways, and runway at my home airport, Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) in Tennessee. Most were probably dropped by a careless pilot or passenger or left on an aircraft surface during pre-flight and then forgotten.
Bringing the community closer to the airport
The updated viewing area is the “latest in our continued efforts to bring the community, youth, and families to the airport and foster an interest in aviation so that future generations will want to pursue careers in the industry,” said Airport Director Corinne Nystrom.
Amelia Earhart statue makes it way to the U.S. Capitol
It will be unveiled July 27, 2022, in the National Statuary Hall.
NAFI hires new director of publications
Stanton is taking over the duties of David Hipschman, who is retiring after 11 years.
Comp Air debuts six-seater
“With a fully carbon composite construction, the CA6.2 provides an aerodynamic airframe large enough to comfortably seat six adults, plus baggage,” company officials said.
Marshall University maintenance program gets FAA nod
Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has been certified by the FAA. Based at Huntington Tri-State Airport (KHTS) in West Virginia, the new program is the first of its kind in the region, according to university officials.
Backcountry Maine airfield reopens
A new agreement makes the Recreational Aviation Foundation responsible for the recreational use of the Red Pine airfield, which is in the St. John River Forest in the backcountry of Maine.
EAA Education Center opens
The $6.2 million project was funded via a capital campaign separate from EAA member dues.