The first of its kind in Oklahoma, students in the 6th and 7th grades will learn about aerospace careers and will participate in hands-on aviation projects that have been designed to create interest in aerospace and aeronautics while celebrating the heritage of Bessie Coleman, the America’s first black woman pilot.
Briefings
Charging station for electric aircraft added to four FBOs
Atlantic Aviation and BETA Technologies have already installed one charger at Elmira Regional Airport (KELM) in New York and have signed agreements for three additional locations, including Birmingham International Airport (KBHM) in Alabama, Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield/Springfield, Massachusetts.
Beacon Air Group opens new FBO at KBIL
Beacon Air Group has opened its new private terminal and FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL).
Reno Air Racing Association to celebrate 60th anniversary with air show
Headlining the event are two military jet teams: The United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force Snowbirds.
New CEO for Women in Aviation
The association’s new CEO, Lynda Coffman, recently served as vice president of United Airlines and president of United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines.
Non-profits collaborate to introduce aviation curriculum to Pennsylvania high schools
Aerium, a non-profit organization focusing on aviation education, workforce development, and creating career opportunities for students in Pennsylvania, is now collaborating with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to introduce the AOPA high school STEM curriculum into school districts, Career and Technical Centers (CTCs), secondary, and post-secondary institutions across the state of Pennsylvania.
Neighbors sue KBJC over noise, leaded fuel
The lawsuit notes there has been a “significant increase in flight operations at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. This increased traffic has led to “detrimental effects in the area, such as increased exposure to leaded fuel and decreased home values,” the lawsuit claims.
Modern Aero Flight Training expands at KSGJ
The flight school has opened its new location at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida.
Cavanaugh Flight Museum moves to KGYI
On the move from Addison Airport, museum officials noted: “All aircraft, educational displays, and memorabilia are being moved to the North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI). At the present time, this location is not open to the public.”