When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, airports along the storm’s path were flooded, airplanes were destroyed, and the clean-up process continues months after the storm.
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Picture of the Day: King Air sunset
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A nice Florida sunset at the Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) of a Beechcraft King Air 350 sitting on ramp.”
KTPF resumes nighttime operations
Two months after a one-two punch from a pair of hurricanes, Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida, is again allowing nighttime flights.
New research shows drones can reduce wildlife strikes at airports
Because drones can access hard-to-reach areas, cover ground quickly, and use camera sensors to gather information about local environments, the technology is perfect for collecting information about wildlife and their natural habitats in challenging environments, according to the researchers.
Clay Lacy Aviation awarded FBO lease at KSUN
Clay Lacy Aviation has been awarded a lease at Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey, Idaho, with plans to build an FBO on the 10-acre site.
Sheltair begins construction on new hangars at KORL
The new hangars are expected to be finished by the end of 2025.
Pilots donate to Toys for Tots
Despite dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pilots in North and South Carolina came together Nov. 9, 2024, to donate to the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
AéroRun takes off: 1,200 participants race in support of aviation
Aviation Sans Frontières, a Paris-based NGO using aircraft and volunteers to support humanitarian needs around the world, held its first AéroRun solidarity event, a race around the runways of the airport.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fire
Art Friedman submitted this photo and note: “Watching as the ‘mountain’ fire burns the ridge to the south of Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) in California and just across the river.”