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New chart symbols aim to increase situational awareness about airport hotspots
Since 2017, the FAA has recorded more than 1,300 incidents of an aircraft landing on the wrong runway, a taxiway, or at the wrong airport. More than 80% of those incidents involved general aviation aircraft, FAA officials report. Wrong surface departures are also a significant concern, with more than 275 incidents recorded over the past five years — 83% involving GA aircraft.
Remote tower and controller training academy planned for KSEM
The remote tower center in Selma will be equipped to support air traffic control services for up to 40 airports across the nation, officials added.
Fuel prices drive up cost of flight training
A new survey from the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has found that 83% of flight schools have raised their aircraft rates in response to the jump in fuel prices.
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome 2022 season prepares for takeoff
Air shows will run every Saturday and Sunday from June 18, 2022, to Oct. 16, 2022.
Diamond pilots complete around-the-world flight
On April 22, 2022, Earth Day, Matthias Niederhäuser and Robin Wenger touched down in their DA50 RG at Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, bringing a successful conclusion to the .Diamondo Earthrounding project.
New education director named for SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence
“Kimberly is an experienced educator who loves STEM, but her contribution to ACE is so much more than that,” added ACE Executive Director Eric Crump.
New owner for Arkansas’ oldest aviation company
Central Flying Service provides flight training, aircraft sales, maintenance for propeller-driven and jet aircraft, including aircraft painting, interior refurbishment, and avionics upgrades and repairs out of several hangars on the west side of Adams Field.
Demand to drive up light aircraft market to $11.9 billion by 2030
North America accounts for about 45% of the ultralight and light aircraft market in 2022, according to a new report that predicts that growth will continue.