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$100 million donation to the Military Aviation Museum
The donation by philanthropist and businessman Gerald Yagen includes 70 vintage military aircraft that have been collected over the years, the land on which the museum was built, and $30 million to establish an endowment to keep the airplanes flying.
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Aviation education pioneer to receive national recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), senior airline captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member.
EAA updates Flight Test Manual
“The EAA Flight Test Manual provides the guidance and data collection process to bring simplicity to a flight test program,” EAA officials said. “It allows pilots to have a full understanding of an aircraft’s performance, characteristics, and limitations. It is also designed to be a handy reference that accompanies the aircraft for future flights.”
Duncan Aviation to build new paint facility
In December 2024, Duncan Aviation will begin construction of a new $25 million paint facility at its Lincoln, Nebraska, maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) location.
Tampa’s general aviation airports on path to recovery after Hurricane Milton
Operations quickly resumed at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) in Florida following a damage assessment and cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton, but damage at the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s three general aviation airports — Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF), Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) and Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM) — is extensive enough that crews are still working to fully recover.
Video captures the safety culture of the Titan Aerobatic Team
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Peak Performance video series, featuring ASI Senior Vice President Mike Ginter as he flies with the Titan Aerobatic Team at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Aero Centers finalizes sale of Pilatus Service Center to Skytech
Skytech will operate from an existing hangar at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.