Along with providing familiarity training, the Premier Aircraft Flight Training will offer private through advanced instrument and commercial training programs, which, like the Diamond aircraft familiarity program, will be individually tailored to each student’s goals.
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Applications to enter AirVenture Cup open
The 27th annual race begins at 9 a.m. CDT July 20, 2025, when more than 80 aircraft are expected to travel the a 400-nm course that starts and ends in Wausau, Wisconsin.
North Dakota teacher named 2025 Aerospace Educator of the Year
“Thomas has transformed aerospace education within our community,” writes his nominator and colleague Katie Brew, “sparking a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and aviation careers in students across northwest North Dakota. Thomas’s innovative approach to aerospace education is evident in every aspect of his program.”
New flight training academy opens at KSEF
Naples, Florida-based Rexair Flight Training has opened the Rexair Professional Pilot Academy in Sebring, Florida.
Ohio airport chosen to host revived Pulitzer air races
Springfield, Ohio, has been chosen as the host city for the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, slate for Oct. 10-13, 2025, at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH).
New director takes helm at International Women’s Air and Space Museum
Chrystal Robinson has taken over as executive director, while Alexandra Lausin was named the new collections manager.
Washington’s Osoyoos Lake gets seaplane base
The base, positioned near the U.S.-Canada border, features two designated waterway landing zones: Runway 15W/33W, with an expansive 10,000-foot by 500-foot surface area, according to Washington state officials.
NC museum prepares to open third gallery
Housed in the museum’s 1936 Historic Hangar, Aviation City surveys the economic and cultural development of Charlotte and the Carolinas’ past, present, and future within the context of aviation and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT), according to museum officials.
Dallas College launches new maintenance training program
The 13-month program, which began April 1, 2025, prepares students for FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant (A&P) exams through hands-on training in a hangar at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD).