“In keeping with the 96-year rich history of women’s air racing and the 48th race of its kind, the pilots of this year’s Air Race Classic were met with challenges surrounding weather, decision-making, aircraft performance, and strategy,” officials noted.
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Sporty’s introduces Flight Gear Executive Kneeboard
The kneeboard is available in two sizes to accommodate full-size iPads and iPad Minis.
Avflight begins construction on new FBO at KDET
The multimillion-dollar project includes a 5,000-square-foot FBO terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar, and an attached 1,440-square-foot parking garage at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET).
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum names first CEO
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii has hired John P. Hiltz as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
$100,000 in scholarships offered for aspiring business aviation professionals
Eligible recipients include college and university students pursuing careers in business aviation, as well as young professionals active in the IADA NextGen initiative, an industry development program aimed at future leaders in aircraft resale.
AJ Sport to debut at AirVenture
The AJ Sport builds upon the CTLS platform from Flight Design. Since acquiring the intellectual property rights from Flight Design in 2017, AeroJones Aviation has worked to upgrade the LSA, according to officials with the Zephyrhills, Florida-based company.
New agreement earns students college credit
Under the new agreement, students who complete the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum will earn up to 10 credits at Community College of Beaver County in Pennsylvania.