ATP Flight School is expanding its footprint in Ohio with two new training centers, in Columbus and Akron-Canton.
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Avflight begins construction on new FBO at KDET
The multimillion-dollar project includes a 5,000-square-foot FBO terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar, and an attached 1,440-square-foot parking garage at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET).
Appalachian airports prepare for electric aircraft
Researchers from Ohio University are assessing more than 200 airports in Appalachia to determine what they need to prepare for electric aircraft and Advance Air Mobility planes.
New exec director for Alliance for Aviation Across America
The Alliance for Aviation Across America, which advocates for general aviation and airports nationwide, has named Devin Osting executive director.
Atlantic Aviation begins redevelopment, expansion at KBHM
The project includes a new 7,500-foot FBO terminal, with a cafe, a fuel farm with increased capacity, and two hangars, each roughly 30,000 square feet with office and shop spaces and 28-foot main doors, according to company officials.
New bizjet manufacturer lands at KVQQ
Otto Aviation, which is developing a new business jet, the Phantom 3500, plans to establish a manufacturing and production facility at Cecil Airport (KVQQ) in Jacksonville, Florida.
Oklahoma once again tops list for aerospace education
For the 2025-2026 school year, 144 schools across Oklahoma will teach the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” curriculum, up from 117 schools the previous year. This expansion represents more than 20% of all Oklahoma school districts, according to ODAA officials.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum names first CEO
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii has hired John P. Hiltz as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Electric aircraft manufacturer accelerates U.S. factory opening
The company’s first 10,000-square-foot hangar will be home to US assembly, delivery, and customer support for Aura Aero’s INTEGRAL two-seater trainer with aerobatic capabilities, which is already certified in Europe and under the FAA fast track process for US certification, company officials said.