DAYTON, Ohio — A full-day celebration of our nation’s military veterans, with a focus on those who served in Vietnam, will take place in the National Museum of the Air Force’s giant screen theater Saturday, Nov. 7. The second annual Reel Stuff Salute to Heroes will feature five screenings, each presented by a filmmaker, […]
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GAMA establishes new member category for electric aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On its 45th anniversary, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) established a new associate member category for electric and hybrid propulsion aircraft. “As GAMA completes its 45th year, we are very excited to welcome companies researching and developing electric and hybrid propulsion air vehicles as associate members to our global trade association,” […]
Women in Aviation set date for Frosting for Flight Competition
The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, is holding its fifth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition and cupcake sale to raise funds for its Spirit of Flight scholarship Nov. 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wittman Regional Airport terminal building. Admission is free. Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 […]
GMU’s Runway Park fuselage entrance opens
The entrance to Runway Park at Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in South Carolina — which contains a Boeing 737 fuselage and personalized bricks — has officially opened. Vincent Weisner was the first person to officially walk through the new entrance. He was about 8 years old when he started raising money for the park. He […]
New enclosed flight facility for drones debuts
SALINA, Kansas — Kansas State University Salina and industry partner Westar Energy are increasing education about remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) — also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones — with the creation of a new flight facility. The UAS Pavilion on K-State Salina’s campus is one of the largest enclosed unmanned flight facilities […]
Deadline approaching to apply for WAI scholarships
Two deadlines are approaching for those interested in applying for a Women in Aviation (WAI) scholarship for 2016. To apply, you must be a WAI member as of Nov. 2, 2015. Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 16, 2015. “This year we are offering 111 different scholarships totaling $600,000,” says WAI President Dr. […]
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with Bob Hoover
“Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project” will be at the center of a national Veteran’s Day event. The film, which shares the story of one of the nation’s most revered veterans, aviator Bob Hoover, will be shown in all 50 states on Nov. 11. Tickets are available currently through the Bob Hoover Project website […]
Registration opens for flight school operators conference
Registration is now open for the seventh annual Flight School Operators Conference, slated for Feb. 9-12, 2016, in Orlando. Want to know more? Click here to see the just-released program for the conference. A printable registration form is included.
Talon Air opens FBO at FRG
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Talon Air has completed its new FBO complex at Republic Airport (FRG) on Long Island. The FBO extends Talon Air’s existing services, providing additional customer amenities, including conference rooms, lounges, a flight planning center, helicopter transfer service, and the only FAA-approved Part 145 maintenance service center at Republic Airport, according to company officials. The new complex […]