AeroLEDs will maintain its brand and manufacturing operations in Boise, Idaho, while company officials work towards a “a seamless integration,” WAT officials said.
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Maine’s first aviation maintenance technician school set to take off
The University of Maine at Augusta secured final approval in July 2024 from the FAA for the new program. Students will start courses in late August.
Kentucky pilot wins Young Eagles award
Gordon Davis, a member of EAA Chapter 1522 in Cynthiana, Kentucky, has been named the winner of the 2024 Phillips 66 Aviation Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award.
Cirrus celebrates 10,000 SR deliveries with limited edition aircraft
The Limited Edition 10,000 aircraft features a custom matte blue and white paint “with a hallmark design inspired by forward-moving lines that carry from the front of the aircraft toward the tail interlacing a symbolic Roman numeral ten and showcasing unique details that commemorate Cirrus’ milestone,” company officials said.
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The Central Coast AirFest, held each year at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California, is the new home of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.
Aircraft Spruce expands to Australia
“Aircraft owners, builders, and aviation businesses in Australia and New Zealand have been a big part of our business for years and we are excited to announce the opening of our Melbourne branch to support them,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin.
NFL’s Jimmy Graham named chairman of Young Eagles
Graham succeeds air show legend Sean D. Tucker, who served as Young Eagles chairman since 2013. As he moves into the full chairman role, Graham is the seventh person to hold that position, joining Cliff Robertson, Gen. Chuck Yeager, Harrison Ford, Sully Sullenberger, Jeff Skiles, and Tucker.
Microair launches T3000 skySuite
The suite includes the T3000 skyNav navigation sensor and instruments, the T3000 skyWave Nav Comms, and the T3000 skyLink Mode S and ADS-B transponder.
New WASP watch unveiled
Abingdon Co. has expanded its Legends Series of pilot watches with the new GunMetal WASP Watch.