Information collected from the Minnesota Electric Aviation Network (MEAN) Study will help government officials identify the airports in the state that are suitable to support electric aircraft operations, according to officials.
Briefings
ATP Flight School to reopen Sarasota location
After closing due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the facility has been restored, according to company officials.
Marshall University to open new flight school at KLWB
Marshall University and the Greenbrier Valley Airport (KLWB) are partnering to establish a new satellite flight school at the West Virginia airport.
Young pilot writing contest launches
To qualify, the writer must be a pilot (including student pilot) who is 24 or younger. The article must be original, not previously published, and no longer than 1,500 words. The topic should be “my most memorable flight.”
FlightSimExpo registration breaks records
More than 500 people have already registered to attend the expo, which is slated June 27-29, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, just outside of Boston.
New flight school opens at KDKB
Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA), home to the Atlas Cadet Academy, is opening a new satellite flight training base at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB) in Illinois.
KSGJ returns to its roots with name change
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) plans to change its name back to St. Augustine Airport, a move designed to eliminate confusion and better align with the city’s historic and cultural appeal, according to airport officials.
New WAI chapter opens at KRDU
The newest chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) is taking off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in North Carolina.
What GA pilots need to know about the Super Bowl
General aviation pilots flying near New Orleans from Feb. 6-11, 2025, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LIX.