“There’s no question that 2019 proved to be a very upbeat and positive year for the FBO industry. “ But what will 2020 bring?
Briefings
SUN ‘n FUN postponed to May
SUN ‘n FUN will be postponed until May due to concerns about the coronavirus. Officials at SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence “are deeply concerned about the developing crisis with COVID-19 and understand our responsibility to help in the fight against the spread of the disease,” they said in a prepared release. […]
Historic Flight Foundation to move to KSFF
The transition should be complete this summer.
Mexico’s delayed ADS-B mandate creates potential for seamless general aviation flying
Making Mexico’s ADS-B mandate compatible with the U.S.’s will create seamless travel between the two countries for GA pilots.
Cessna 210 spar caps subject of new Airworthiness Directive
The AD affects about 1,500 aircraft registered in the U.S.
New FBO in works for KELP
The new FBO is expected to be open for business in early 2021.
2019 General Aviation Survey now open
The survey estimates the size, primary use, and flight hours of the 2019 general aviation fleet.
Able Flight awards 10 scholarships
Most will train at Able Flight’s program at Purdue University beginning in May, while one will become Able Flight’s first student to train at the Aerospace Center For Excellence in Lakeland, Florida.
New GA terminal at KOCF opens
The new 17,500-square-foot GA terminal includes office space for Sheltair Aviation, the airport’s FBO, airport administration, a large conference area, and three rental car companies.