When presenting the half million dollar gift, Williams International CEO Gregg Williams said he is living proof that teaching kids about aviation can spark a lifelong passion, a terrific career, and the ability to make an impact.
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New Spirit of Flight Museum opens
Relocated from Colorado, the museum features a rotating collection of exhibits designed to inspire generations to explore aviation and aviation history, according to museum officials.
Pandemic boosts biz jet sales
“The business aviation industry is greatly benefitting from a wave of first-time users and buyers due in part to changing habits brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Honeywell officials. “We expect high levels of demand and expenditures for new aircraft for several more years.”
Air traffic controller recognized for going above and beyond
Air traffic controller Robert Morgan was honored for helping a passenger land a Cessna Caravan after the pilot became incapacitated.
General aviation may get a new voice at the FAA
A new FAA position that is specific to addressing GA issues and growth may be in the works.
New deal increases access to five New Mexico backcountry airstrips
An agreement has been inked between officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and Gila National Forest in New Mexico to increase access to five backcountry airstrips: Beaverhead, Jewett Mesa, Me-Own, Negrito, and Rainy Mesa.
AOPA files complaint with FAA on 100LL ban
The latest filing follows an informal Part 13 complaint, which prompted the FAA to investigate multiple potential violations of grant assurances by Santa Clara County.
Registration opens for 2023 free IA renewal events
The free aviation maintenance training sessions are available to inspectors, maintenance professionals, pilots, aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts.
New name for Colorado drone organization
Since its founding in 2017, membership has grown quickly in the Central Colorado UAS club — so quickly, in fact, that it’s spurred a name change for the organization to Mountain West UAS (MWUAS).