PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Flight Academy is now offering a new three-day Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-focused Cruise program for 5th-12th grade students as an introduction to their flagship six-day deployment program. Students will live aboard the virtual aircraft carrier, Ambition, where they will perform search and rescue missions, navigate aircraft through obstacle […]
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Second Annual Planes N Paws Expo set for Oct. 15
The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing and Sierra Hotel Aero will be hosting the Second Annual Planes N Paws event at the CAF Museum, Fleming Field Airport (KSGS) in South St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is to raise awareness of various organizations and the things they are accomplishing not only […]
Back to Blakesburg and back to basics
The weather was so delightful this year that there were a record number of airplanes — close to 400 — that flew to Antique Airfield at Blakesburg, Iowa. Aircraft from 37 states were in attendance, and Classic Aviation of Pella, Iowa, stayed busy pumping fuel from its fuel truck, selling more than 3,000 gallons. The fly-in started on Wednesday, Aug. 31, […]
Wright Company factory draws students from China
DAYTON, Ohio — The Wright Company factory showed its potential to draw international travelers Wednesday, Sept. 28, when a group of 22 students from China and their chaperones toured the West Dayton buildings that launched America’s aviation industry. The 17 students, ages 7 to 11, and five adults walked in the footsteps of Wilbur and […]
Airforms moves to new facility
WASILLA, Alaska — Airforms has moved to a new facility on the Wasilla Airport (PAWS) in Alaska. Construction on the building began in early May with the pouring of the concrete pads, and the company completed the move July 17. “This new building was engineered with efficient manufacturing as a key component of the design,” said President Lee […]
Wicks Aircraft Supply slates Open House
Wicks Aircraft Supply, located just east of St. Louis in Highland, Illinois, invites all aircraft builders and DIY enthusiasts to its Open House Saturday, Oct. 22. The Open House will be at Wicks headquarters at 410 Pine Street, Highland, Ill., 62249. Drive or fly in to St Louis Metro East/Shafer Field (3K6), where shuttle service to Wicks starts […]
Phillips 66 Aviation renews five FBO contracts
HOUSTON – Phillips 66 Aviation reports that five of its fixed base operators (FBOs) have renewed contracts, signing on to continue providing Phillips 66 Aviation branded high-performance fuel to its customers, including: AAR Aircraft Services – Forty years as a branded Phillips 66 Aviation FBO, the facility supports Will Rogers World Airport (KOKC) in Oklahoma City, […]
Idaho air museum partners with new high school
By Frederick A. Johnsen When a World War II Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter made a dramatic flyover during the first Ridgevue High School football home game last month, it was far more than a passing symbol. It marked the beginning of a way of life — a patriotic and respectful ethos nurtured by the new school in […]
800th TBM rolls off assembly line
TARBES, France — Daher recently completed its 800th TBM turboprop business aircraft, which rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. The milestone aircraft was a TBM 930, the latest addition to the TBM family, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. “The 800th TBM represents another important achievement and highlights the […]