The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, one of the few Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation with an FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant program, welcomed its first class of 15 students in August 2025.
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KSLN economic impact tops $1.6 billion
A new economic impact study shows Salina Regional Airport and Airport Industrial Center are powerful economic engines, generating more than $1.62 billion in economic activity and supporting 12,376 jobs in 2024.
The Swift Raffle is airborne
The grand prize is a $30,000 credit with Lycon Aircraft toward a new or rebuilt Continental or Lycoming engine or, if you prefer, you can take $20,000 cash.
New hangars in the works at KVRB
Scheduled to open in mid-October 2025, the project includes 46 private hangars and an exclusive tenant-only Pilot’s Lounge.
National Air and Space Museum expanding Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
This is the first major change to the center’s public areas since its opening in 2003, according to museum officials.
Beacon Air opens new FBO at KCOD
The FBO opened in the summer of 2025 operating out of an existing facility that was formerly occupied by a corporate flight department and an FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) in Cody, Wyoming.
Aviation Funding Stability Act introduced
The proposed measure would insulate FAA programs and personnel from a government shutdown
Honor Flight Long Island to take 46 vets to DC
“Our Fall Flight includes 42 Vietnam War veterans who will receive long overdue recognition and thanks for their service,” said Bill Jones, President of Honor Flight Long Island. “They’ll be accompanied by four elder comrades, one World War II veteran and three veterans of the Korean War.”
$145,000 in scholarships offered to high school students
“This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards,” said Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna.” To date, we’ve given more than $445,000 to 35 high school students since we began making these awards in 2016. We give scholarships for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.”