“I know firsthand how powerful access and opportunity can be. When young people are given the chance to step into this world and see what’s possible, it can change the trajectory of their lives,” said Barrington Irving, creator of the Barrington Irving Technical Training School. “That’s what this program is all about — meeting students where they are and helping them take that first step.”
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Avemco Executive First Winner of Award of Excellence
The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Women in Aviation Board of Directors and is presented only when an individual’s contributions rise to a level deemed truly extraordinary, according to association officials. The award recognizes exceptional service, leadership, collaboration, and sustained advancement of WAI’s mission.
Pilot Shelter Project at KLSK Becomes a Learning Opportunity
From engineering students to teachers to middle school students, a new pilot shelter will create learning opportunities and more.
Tennessee Teacher Named Aerospace Educator of the Year
Dan Mills has developed six aviation courses, helped write the Tennessee state aviation education standards, and created pathways that allow students to solo aircraft and earn pilot certifications at a low cost through community partnerships, according to officials with the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Piper Aircraft Introduces 7‑Blade MT‑Propeller as Factory Option for FURY
The new propeller provides M700 FURY owners with notable performance improvements, including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate, and a quieter cabin, according to Piper officials.
New Tool Maps Mid-Air Hotspots
A new safety tool, Airborne Hotspots, uses crowdsourced ADS-B data to map Loss of Separation “hotspots,” helping pilots visualize high-risk traffic areas and improve flight safety nationwide.
Reducing the Risks of Circle-to-Land Approaches
A recent analysis of circle-to-land approaches has resulted in a new Circle-To-Land Approach Hazards resource for general aviation pilots.
Museum to Host Memorial Toast for Doolittle Raiders
The public is invited to honor the legacy of the American Air Force Doolittle Raiders by participating in a decades-long Air Force traditional toast. During the event, Air and Space Forces Association members, military units at home and abroad, and citizens around the world will raise a glass in commemoration of the April 18, 1942, U.S. Army Air Force’s first bombing raid on Japan, led by Army Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle.
Cannonball Run Honors Airplane Repo Star Kevin Lacey
A 31-hour drive across the country from Florida to California will raise money for Tango 31 Aero Clube, a non-profit founded by Airplane Repo’s Kevin Lacey, who passed away in February 2025.