AEA convention opens in Las Vegas

Posted on March 25th, 2013 by

LAS VEGAS — Nearly 1,500 avionics manufacturers, dealers, installers and other general aviation professionals have converged at the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which opened Monday, March 25, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Convention... Continue Reading →

Century of flight in Alaska to be celebrated

Posted on March 24th, 2013 by

The Alaska Airmen’s Association’s Great Alaska Aviation Gathering will take place Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. This is the 16th year for Alaska’s premier event for flying enthusiasts and families, as well as the state’s largest aviation tradeshow.... Continue Reading →

Second night air show added at AirVenture

Posted on March 24th, 2013 by

A second night air show will be added to the line up at this summer’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Night air shows will be held Wednesday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 3. Continue Reading →

Planes, Trains & Automobiles in Plant City

Posted on March 20th, 2013 by

PLANT CITY, Fla. — On Saturday, March 23, the third annual Planes, Trains & Automobiles event will take place at the Plant City Airport (PCM). Continue Reading →

Iowa Aviation Conference set

Posted on March 20th, 2013 by

The 2013 Iowa Aviation Conference will be held April 24-25 at the West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel. The conference will offer a combination of presentations and interaction with industry representatives for airports and FBOs, as well as a pilot safety... Continue Reading →

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Fundraiser at OXB to help repair Huey Memorial display

Posted on March 20th, 2013 by

A pancake breakfast fundraiser has been slated for every Saturday and Sunday from April 6 to June 2 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport (OXB) in Maryland to help defray the costs of restoring the Huey Memorial display adjacent to... Continue Reading →

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Deadline approaching to register for Air Race Classic

Posted on March 19th, 2013 by

Entries for the 2013 Air Race Classic started coming in at noon on Jan. 2, when entries for this year’s race were opened. Over the past two months, 80% of the available racer slots have been claimed. Entries will be... Continue Reading →

New officers for Copperstate Fly-In

Posted on March 19th, 2013 by

CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new president and vice president have been elected to the board of directors for the COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo, the fourth largest fly-in in the nation. Every October, COPPERSTATE is held at the Casa Grande... Continue Reading →

Showcase Sprints and Cat Shot debut at SUN ’n FUN

Posted on March 18th, 2013 by

A pair of fun events for performance enthusiasts will be held at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport during SUN ’n FUN, which is slated for April 9-14. “Here is the opportunity to demonstrate your piloting precision and test your airplane’s performance in... Continue Reading →

Nominations open for Air Show Hall of Fame

Posted on March 18th, 2013 by

The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. Continue Reading →