Through local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants topped 33,000 attendees this year with 194 events held across the globe. Of these events, 59 were in international locations representing 33 countries and 135 were in the U.S. and U.S. Territories, according to WAI officials.
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Electric aircraft manufacturer chooses Florida for U.S. plant
AURA AERO, a French designer and manufacturer of next-generation electric aircraft, will build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAY) in Florida.
Jet Aviation breaks ground on new FBO at KOPF
Jet Aviation has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Florida.
Aircraft Guarantee & Lending launches
“We founded AGL with the understanding that the aviation lending market is underserved, too complex, and inaccessible to many. AGL aims to simplify the process, helping clients keep their focus on their passion for aviation,” says Alex Martin.
NBAA convention ushers in next era in aviation
NBAA-BACE brought together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation, according to association officials.
Aviation job listings top 30,000
Officials with JSfirm.com, an online source for aviation jobs, recently revealed the company hit a milestone: The total number of job listings has surpassed 30,000, thanks, in part, “to our expanding network of over 60 partners in the aviation industry.”
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
A helicopter pioneer, an astronaut, an award-winning air show performer, a Thunderbirds pilot, and an aviation safety expert are all part of the Class of 2025.
Registration opens for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The Aviation Design Challenge is open to the first 150 schools that register to participate. Registered schools will receive free “Fly to Learn” curriculum to facilitate the learning of flight and airplane design principles. Teachers can guide their students through the curricula in approximately four to six weeks. The teams will then apply their knowledge to virtually modify an airplane design and complete a mission in a fly-off using X-Plane software.
Gross weight increase approved for Sonex and Waiex
Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a maximum gross weight of 1,220 pound for aircraft with 100 hp or more. This represents a 70-pound increase vs. the previous 1,150 pound limit and is applicable to both A-Model (Legacy) and B-Model aircraft, according to officials with Sonex Aircraft.