LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI — The Aircraft Electronics Association’s Educational Foundation recently awarded scholarships worth more than $125,000 for the 2017-18 academic year. Recipients are: Chuck Freeland Memorial Scholarship: Melvin Pano, Lanesboro, Massachusetts; Chuck Peacock Memorial Scholarship: Dominick Hill, Daytona Beach, Florida; David Arver Memorial Scholarship: Mark Ellis, Greensboro, North Carolina; Duncan Aviation Scholarship: Derek Tramper, Rockford, Michigan; Dutch […]
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Bonhams to auction Dragon
On Sept. 9, 2017, Bonhams will auction Sir Torquil Norman’s twin-engined 1934 de Havilland DH84 Dragon biplane as one of the stars of its 16th annual Goodwood Revival Meeting Sale. This iconic aircraft is one of only five of its type still flying in the world, according to Bonhams officials, who note it was completely restored […]
FAA hiring controllers, but staffing crisis remains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the FAA is currently accepting applications for entry-level air traffic controller positions, this is just a step toward lessening the current nationwide controller staffing crisis, according to officials with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. They say it will take years of “sustained hiring and successful training” to fully end the crisis. […]
30+ companies participating in AirVenture Job Fair
JSfirm.com reports there are more than 30 companies registered to participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s week-long Job Fair, being held as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Wisconsin. “This year is shaping up to be another great event,” said Abbey Hutter, marketing coordinator for JSfirm.com. “I can’t think of a […]
AEA to award $1,000 toward ADS-B installation to five aircraft owners at Oshkosh
To help encourage owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the FAA’s ADS-B Out equipage mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-30, in Wisconsin. This year marks the fourth-consecutive year that the AEA […]
Nominations now being accepted for Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
HOUSTON – Nominations are being accepted until July 31, 2017, for the 2018 inductees into Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. Those selected will be announced this fall and will be inducted during the Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual gala on May 5, 2018. The selection advisory committee, designated by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) board […]
Largest-ever coalition of GA groups tells Congress ‘No’ to ATC privatization
More than 100 general aviation organizations have united in opposition to H.R. 2997, legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to privatize the nation’s ATC system. The controversial proposal was introduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) as part of a continuing congressional debate over reauthorization of the FAA, before […]
Warbirds in Review to be livecast from AirVenture
WarbirdsNews is joining with UflyTV to broadcast live the popular Warbirds In Review sessions at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, between July 24-30, 2017. Hosted by EAA Warbirds of America, the Warbirds in Review sessions delve into an aircraft’s restoration, operation and other aspects of owning a valued piece of history. They also […]
Women in Aviation welcomes drone pilots
Women in Aviation International has reached out to the drone community, via the Women and Drones organization, to encourage women involved with drone operations to be part of WAI. From now until Dec. 31 2017, Women and Drones members are eligible for a discounted membership in WAI of $40 a year. Women who fly drones or operate […]