With the acquisition, Wicks Aircraft Supply has become the sole distributor of Carlson extrusions, including wing struts, spars, and other specialty extrusions.
Briefings
FAA launches 46th general aviation activity survey
Only about 30% of aircraft owners are sampled annually. Aircraft owners will receive requests from the FAA to complete the survey via mail or email.
New terminal at Purdue University Airport to be named for Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart’s connection to Purdue University will be recognized by naming the new terminal at Purdue University Airport after the famous flyer.
South Florida Business Aviation Association raises more than $50,000 for scholarships and charity
The funds, raised through the association’s annual Charity Golf Classic in Palm Beach Garden, go towards multiple student scholarships, as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Angel Flight Southeast.
Stubbs Aviation Advisors launches
Nel Stubbs, an expert on aviation taxes and corporate aviation business structures, is launching a new consulting and advisory business to assist aircraft owners and flight departments.
Signature opens new facility at KEYW
The new 4,500-square-foot terminal adds 3,300 square feet of additional space compared to Signature’s previous facility, company officials noted.
FAA expands B4UFLY services for drone pilots
The FAA has approved four companies to provide B4UFLY services through desktop and mobile applications. These companies offer multiple ways to access B4UFLY and bring recreational flyers the latest airspace awareness information directly from the agency.
Registration opens March 1 for museum summer camps
The Museum of Flight’s popular summer camps, Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE), are open to children in grades K through 9, with sessions running from June 24 through Aug. 23, 2024.
Air Plains earns Transport Canada approval for Cessna 172 upgrade
The Air Plains STC kit for R model Skyhawks includes a new propeller that allows the standard derated Lycoming IO-360-L2A to operate at 2,700 rpm instead of the normal 2,400 rpm, generating 180 hp.