Among the more than 5,000 attendees were people from 34 countries around the world.
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Epic Aircraft introduces E1000 AX
The next-generation aircraft offers more than 25 new features over the E1000GX, including Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland, according to company officials.
Aviation scholarship database launches
Newly launched, Aviation Start is a database that includes more than $20 million in aviation scholarships.
New program protects pilot privacy
A new FAA program allows aircraft owners to request that personal information be kept private, including their name and address.
Kodiak enhancements unveiled at SUN ‘n FUN
The improvements involve both standard and optional equipment, and are being applied on new production Kodiaks delivered beginning this year from Daher Aircraft’s Sandpoint, Idaho, manufacturing and final assembly facility, according to Daher officials.
Pictures of the Day: Spring has sprung
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos with a note: “Signs of spring are starting to appear in the Midwest and what a difference a few days can make. Here’s an RV-6 at Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) in Iowa on Runway 3/26 and a Piper Cub on 3/29. The grass really greened up on either side of the runway.”
National GA safety campaign takes off
This FAA Safety Team-supported initiative seeks to encourage all GA pilots to take 15 to 60 minutes in the next six months to sharpen their focus on flying safely by reviewing safety videos, articles, and more.
Racing association expands scholarship program
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), the organization that has produced the National Championship Air Races (NCAR) since 1964 and is now based in Roswell, New Mexico, has unveiled a new Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) scholarship in partnership with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMU-Roswell).
Carbon Cub UL enters full-scale production
CubCrafters reports its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production, with the first customer deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025.