Schweiss Doors, a manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors, has built a new manufacturing facility that will also serve as a showcase for the company’s new “free-standing” header frames.
Briefings
Upcoming changes mean less time to take written tests
Starting April 24, 2023, you’ll have less time to take your written test, but have to answer more questions.
Applications now online for EAA AirVenture Cup Race
More than 70 pilots are expected to participate in the 2023 AirVenture Cup Race, held the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Unleaded avgas now available at KOXR FBO
Golden West Jet Center at Oxnard Airport (KOXR) is the latest California FBO to offer Swift’s UL94 unleaded aviation gasoline.
Clemens Aviation acquires Midwest Corporate Aviation
“Acquiring Midwest gives our company the infrastructure and advantage we need to better serve our customers,” said Dwayne Clemens, adding it also enables the company to focus on its main priorities, which include increasing transient FBO traffic and expanding the capabilities of its maintenance division.
Tackling the pilot shortage
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received a $485,000 FAA grant to tackle the shortage of employees in the aviation industry by providing free training to high school students hoping to become pilots, drone operators, and aerospace engineers.
ForeFlight acquires CloudAhoy
Founded in 2011, CloudAhoy is a provider of post-flight debriefing, analytics, and flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) software for general aviation pilots and flight training organizations.
STEM Flights launches new app to aid volunteer pilot mentors
STEM Flights, a national non-profit organization that uses volunteer general aviation pilots to fly kids on missions that introduce them to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as aviation careers, has released a new mobile app.
Cassutt race plane joins museum’s collection
The Cassutt will be hung from the ceiling of the Spirit of Flight Museum as if it were in an air race, said Spirit of Flight Foundation officials, who note it joins another famous air racer, Sky Baby.