General aviation advocates file two motions in court to stop the planned closure of East Hampton Airport on May 17, 2022, and its conversion to a private-use airport that would require prior permission to land.
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Own a vintage Bonanza?
Pilots who own a vintage Bonanza have received a special invitation to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the Bonanza’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated.
New flight sim lab opens at KARR
The new lab, which boasts four training devices, will not only serve student pilots, but also be used as a showroom for Virtual Fly, company officials noted.
Wings Over Iowa prepares for takeoff
The first-ever fly-in for the NGPA will be held June 3-5, 2022, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
Premier brings Diamonds to Caribbean
The Caribbean Island territory will be handled out of Premier Aircraft Sales’ headquarters at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
FAA lifts $1.5 million in fines on KANB
In addition, the Anniston Regional Airport is now state certified as an unlimited general aviation (GA) airport. This is the first time in the airport’s history that this certification has been obtained, city officials report.
New director for Aerospace Center for Excellence
A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.
Flying Legends of Victory tour prepares for takeoff
The B-17 “Sentimental Journey” and the B-25 “Maid in the Shade” are preparing to take off on their annual 18-week tour through California, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Oregon.
Diamond’s electric DA40 promises recharge in 20 minutes or less
Diamond officials say the eDA40 will be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric airplane with Direct Current (DC) fast charging capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes. Total flight time is expected to be up to 90 minutes as battery technologies evolve, officials added.