Friends of Farmington, a non-profit organization in Farmington, New Hampshire, recently raised more than $50,000 in partnership with the new Lilac Club Casino in Rochester, N.H., for a new student plane-building program at Farmington High School.
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Textron Aviation opens Career and Learning Center
The new facility features a simulated manufacturing floor to prepare newly hired mechanics with hands-on experience, as well as a dedicated space for students from K-12 to spark interest in aviation as a career.
Air show star Rob Holland dies in aircraft accident
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am sharing that Rob Holland lost his life today, 24 April 2025, in an accident at Langley AFB, VA. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and is under investigation by the FAA, NTSB, and DOD.”
Beaded MiG-21 premieres at Museum of Flight
South African artist Ralph Ziman took five years to transform a decommissioned Cold War era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into a stunning work of art, entirely covered in tens of millions of colorful glass beads, according to museum officials.
Texas university chosen for new FAA center
Texas A&M University has been chosen to establish the FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which will focus on drones, advanced air mobility, and other emerging sectors of the aviation industry.
FAA withdraws controversial medical denial policy
The changes, initially scheduled to go into effect in January 2025, would have replaced the longstanding practice of deferring incomplete medical applications to immediate denials of the medicals.
Airport takes over FBO at KIFP
Pilots flying into Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) in Bullhead City, Arizona, will see lower prices on fuel, as well as “pricing transparency,” airport officials noted.
Textron Aviation launches A&P training program for veterans
The Textron Aviation initiative will prepare active duty, transitioning service members and veterans for careers as A&Ps.
Petition calls for FAA to stop use of ADS-B data for airport fees
“ADS-B was implemented to improve safety, not to serve as a financial tool,” according to the petition. “Using it for fee collection not only deviates from its intended purpose but also risks discouraging participation in safety-enhancing technologies. Pilots should not face unexpected financial burdens or privacy concerns from a system meant to improve airspace security.”