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National Aviation Hall of Fame wins $250,000 state grant
The grant will allow the Hall of Fame — which is in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio — to begin work on its new state-of-the-art facility called the NAHF’s Heritage Hall and Education Center (HHEC).
New hangar, fuel farm in the works at KPWK
The new hangar, increased ramp space, and new fuel farm are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Minneapolis area GA airports buck the trend
While activity plummeted 40% at Minneapolis International Airport in 2020 due to the pandemic, it was up 19% at Flying Cloud Airport, thanks to flight training and recreational flying.
FAA not extending COVID exemptions
FAA officials denied a request from GA advocacy groups to extend the special rule that gave pilots exemptions on some training and medical requirements during the pandemic, citing an increase in aviation activity and the availability of personnel to complete training and check activities.
Antennas for experimental aircraft now available from Aircraft Spruce
The line of antennas, specifically designed for experimental and light- sport aircraft, includes solutions for ADS-B and more.
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering moving to Palmer
The popular Alaska event moves from Anchorage to the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer and will take place May 8-9, 2021.
Extra NG certified
The Extra NG (new generation) aircraft is the first totally composite/carbon fiber aerobatic aircraft from Extra Aircraft.
New GA facility at KCVG adds Customs clearance
The new Customs and Border Protection office at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is now up and running at the Wheels Up Jet Center.