A variety of scholarships are available for all levels of flight training and other aviation-related higher education, NGPA officials noted. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2023.
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Wyoming pilot association takes next step to promoting aviation awareness
“Our goal is to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals and enthusiasts while highlighting the importance of aviation in our community,” said J.T. Grainger, president of the Sheridan Pilots Association. “Now we can fully allow for the support of our community and membership to further advance our mission. We look forward to the potential this brings to the association, fellow aviators, and the local youth it will benefit in the future.”
Association now accepting applications for scholarship
NASAO will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college students for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Candidates must be college-level incoming juniors or seniors who are continuing their education in the aviation/aerospace industry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
E3 Aviation Association launches
The new aviation association is “a community of aviators connected by our love of aviation,” according to one of its founders.
KSOP director named NC airport professional of the year
Ron Manness, who has served as director of Moore County Airport four times, was recently honored.
South Carolina Aviation Association navigates the future
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.
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.”