During the seventh annual Red Tail Ball, the Tuskegee NEXT 2024 graduating class were presented their flight certificates.
Briefings
Hartzell introduces propeller exchange program
Hartzell Propeller has introduced a propeller exchange program, as well as expanded its company-owned service network to five facilities across Ohio, Texas, California, and Canada.
Million Air Dallas set to open international services ramp
Million Air Dallas, an FBO at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas, plans to open its new International Services ramp Nov. 15, 2024.
Avotek Learning Center and Aviation Technology Museum opens
The new facility combines a classroom, a laboratory, and a museum “to offer a comprehensive learning experience for aviation enthusiasts of all ages,” according to company officials.
Kentucky Department of Aviation releases aviation coloring book
It is available as a free download on the agency’s website.
95IL hosts stargazing party
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Illinois Ambassador Dave Warner invited the Carbondale-based Astrological Association of Southern Illinois (AASI) to bring a selection of professional quality telescopes to the privately owned airfield over the weekend of Oct. 11-13, 2024.
Girls in Aviation Day breaks records
Through local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants topped 33,000 attendees this year with 194 events held across the globe. Of these events, 59 were in international locations representing 33 countries and 135 were in the U.S. and U.S. Territories, according to WAI officials.
Electric aircraft manufacturer chooses Florida for U.S. plant
AURA AERO, a French designer and manufacturer of next-generation electric aircraft, will build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAY) in Florida.
Jet Aviation breaks ground on new FBO at KOPF
Jet Aviation has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Florida.