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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.”
Hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrates ultra short takeoff at KART
With the capability to takeoff and land in just 150 feet, the Electra EL2 Ultra Short takeoff and landing technology demonstrator operated within just a 150-foot section of pavement adjacent to the main runway at Watertown International Airport in New York.
Nominations open for General Aviation Awards
The program, a cooperative effort between the GA industry and the FAA, recognizes individuals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, and flight safety “for their professionalism and dedication to general aviation,” according to officials.
Grant awarded to study backcountry airstrips
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Liaison Wendy Lessig has been awarded a grant to help fund five studies on backcountry airstrips in Utah on Bureau of Land Management land.
Piper M-Class community gathers at Lake Geneva
More than 260 attendees traveled to this year’s event, according to association officials, who note that Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) welcomed more than 70 Piper M-Class aircraft.
Leadership transition in the works at ASA
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has named Jen Storm as its next general manager. The leadership transition comes as Jackie Spanitz retires at the end of 2025, after 32 years at the company.
Medical updates reduce no-fly limits for eye surgeries, some medications
One of the most notable changes is a reduction in the required observation period for cataract surgery, according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Previously, pilots had to wait up to two years before medical recertification was allowed, but under the new rules, this wait time has been reduced to just three months.