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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.”
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.