The agency is offering incentives to keep experienced controllers on the job, while new hiring continues with a focus on veteran military controllers.
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Diamond Flying Club takes off
DFC will serve as a platform to connect aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts with the Diamond Aircraft company, an online forum, and to coordinate suppliers, flight schools, dealers, and service providers.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Rob Holland accident
A preliminary report from the NTSB on the crash that killed air show star Rob Holland points to a loose plug as the culprit in the crash.
Cirrus adds Autoland to newest model
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the Cirrus SR Series G7+, the world’s first single-engine piston aircraft equipped with an FAA-approved autonomous emergency landing system.
MicroAir Avionics names North American distributor
MicroAir Avionics has named EDMO its North American wholesale stocking distributor for the Australian company’s line of avionics, including the M760Q compact radio, T2000 compact transponder, and the new T3000 skySuite line of products.
Evel Knievel Skycycle X-2 replica added to Idaho museum’s collection
A replica of Evel Knievel’s Skycycle X-2 will soon join the collection at The Spirit of Flight Foundation Museum in Nampa, Idaho.
Call put out for aircraft for Special Olympics Airlift
The ninth Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation, mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker pilots and aircraft from across the country to create the world’s largest peacetime airlift and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Special Olympics athletes.
Taildraggers.com launches
Created by pilot Kevin Laufer, the site offers a destination for taildragger pilots and enthusiasts to buy, sell, and connect. The site is also home to the relaunched Tailwheel Pilots Association, a community-based group dedicated to promoting tailwheel flying.
New FBO opens at KMHR
A new FBO, Mather Jet Center, has opened at Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) in California.