To commemorate the 9,000th delivery, Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a limited edition aircraft in four new color schemes.
Briefings
Oklahoma university launches aviateOK app
The app was designed to educate K-12 students about the aviation industry and encourage students who are interested in aerospace to learn more, according to university officials.
Association now accepting applications for scholarship
NASAO will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college students for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Candidates must be college-level incoming juniors or seniors who are continuing their education in the aviation/aerospace industry and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Sustainable control towers coming to general aviation airports
The first groundbreaking could be in 2024 for new sustainable control towers at 31 smaller airports.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel approved for Piper turboprops
Piper Aircraft reports that all PA-46 based, single-engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian, can now use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Using SAF in a Piper turboprop will not require a change in aircraft placarding or Pilot’s Operating Handbooks.
Aircraft Spruce appointed distributor for Comant Antennas
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been appointed an authorized distributor by Cobham Aerospace Communications, the manufacturer of Comant antennas, which are in use on general aviation aircraft worldwide.
KSOP director named NC airport professional of the year
Ron Manness, who has served as director of Moore County Airport four times, was recently honored.
New aircraft mechanic school in the works for KCVG
Construction has begun on a new aircraft mechanic training facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG) that is expected to open in 2024.
Airport Noise Classification System receives patent
“The technology helps solve a key question in the noise monitoring arena: ‘We have a sound, do we have an airplane?’” said Brad Juffer, the assistant director of terminal operations for the MAC and a co-inventor of the project. “No human or staff can efficiently decipher the thousands of inbound sound events that come through our system daily. With this classification system, we gain more reliable data to better understand overall trends impacting our airport neighbors.”