In December 2024, Duncan Aviation will begin construction of a new $25 million paint facility at its Lincoln, Nebraska, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) location.
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Aero Centers finalizes sale of Pilatus Service Center to Skytech
Skytech will operate from an existing hangar at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Flightstar president honored with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the highest honor the FAA gives to pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years.
Online course aims to rekindle passion for flying
The online course covers the use of VFR flight following, sectional charts, pilot-controlled airport operations, and other aspects of flying for fun that can be forgotten after spending a few years on flight decks, according to AOPA officials.
Dates for 2025 National Championship Air Races revealed
Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races (NCAR) will be Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home of Roswell, New Mexico.
Registration opens for Concorde’s Virtual IA renewals
Now in its fifth year, the Virtual IA Renewal Series features maintenance training seminars focused on three disciplines: Piston Engine Starting, Turbine Engine Starting, and Rotorcraft.
FAA expands ATC training pipeline
The FAA has partnered with Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma to launch the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), aimed at expanding the air traffic controller training pipeline.
ASA president receives W.W. Estridge Award
Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ninth Touchdown Autorotation Contest crowns winner
First place was awarded to Eli Vossler from Leading Edge Flight Academy in Bend, Oregon. Second and third place were Jerry Trimble Helicopters instructors Isaac Groves and Kolton Merritt.