“This is a monumental step forward for our city,” said Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. “The reclassification of the Bessemer Municipal Airport as a National Airport will not only expand its operational capabilities, but also catalyze economic development in our area.”
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Pilots are asked to complete a short anonymous survey on how many hours they fly each year, as well as their attitudes toward recurrent flight training.
The impact of tariffs on U.S. aircraft manufacturing
Officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are warning that the tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China, could have “an enormous impact with many unintended consequences” on the general aviation manufacturing industry.
Commemorative Air Force aircraft to lead Victory Tour
Ready 4 Duty’s 12-week, 12,000-mile Navy to Victory Tour, which runs from April through July, includes appearances at over a dozen aviation and ceremonial events across the southern and eastern U.S., Iceland, the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.
Deadline approaches to apply for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
Deadline to apply is Feb. 24, 2025. Students are expected to begin ground school in April 2025.
Minnesota seeks input on future of electric aviation
Information collected from the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study will help government officials identify the airports in the state that are suitable to support electric aircraft operations, according to officials.
ATP Flight School to reopen Sarasota location
After closing due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the facility has been restored, according to company officials.
New report shows how Colorado empowered general aviation in 2024
According to the Colorado Division of Aeronautics 2024 Annual Report, the state prioritized infrastructure, safety, and unleaded fuel to enhance the state’s aviation system.
Marshall University to open new flight school at KLWB
Marshall University and the Greenbrier Valley Airport (KLWB) are partnering to establish a new satellite flight school at the West Virginia airport.