The South Carolina Aviation Association held its annual conference in Spartanburg Feb. 15-17, 2023, bringing together airport directors and managers, commissioners, government officials, consultants, airport partners, aviation enthusiasts, and industry leaders.
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Adopt an airport
Through the Washington State Department of Aviation’s Adopt An Airport program, volunteers help maintain the 15 airports operated by the state.
New flight training association takes off
Founded in late 2022, the new association was created “to focus exclusively on the interests of professional flight training organizations based in the United States,” according to officials.
GA advocates submit comments to EPA on proposed 100LL endangerment finding
The coalition urged the EPA, in coordination with the FAA, to “ensure that any final finding and follow-on regulatory actions align with the development and deployment of a viable unleaded avgas alternative.”
New group advocates for GA at KSAV
A redevelopment project at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) in Georgia has become the impetus for a new organization: The Savannah Area Aviation Association (SAAA).
What a ride
The Recreational Aviation Foundation, a non-profit association of volunteers dedicated to preserving backcountry airfields for public access nationwide, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. “What a ride,” says RAF Chairman John McKenna, one of the original six founders of the Bozeman, Montana-based organization.
$13,000+ in scholarships awarded at Fly-ND Conference
During the conference, held Oct. 6 at the Fargo Air Museum, officials presented scholarships to 11 high school juniors, seniors, and recent GED recipients who plan to pursue advanced education in aviation.
TBM owners gather in Nashville
The TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) met in late September in Nashville for the association’s 2022 convention, attracting owners of all versions of the TBM.
Aviation Inclusion Summit slated
The event “targets leaders in today’s robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues,” according to organizers.