The new hangars are expected to be finished by the end of 2025.
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Pilots donate to Toys for Tots
Despite dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pilots in North and South Carolina came together Nov. 9, 2024, to donate to the annual Toys for Tots campaign.
AéroRun takes off: 1,200 participants race in support of aviation
Aviation Sans Frontières, a Paris-based NGO using aircraft and volunteers to support humanitarian needs around the world, held its first AéroRun solidarity event, a race around the runways of the airport.
Picture of the Day: Mountain fire
Art Friedman submitted this photo and note: “Watching as the ‘mountain’ fire burns the ridge to the south of Santa Paula Airport (KSZP) in California and just across the river.”
New terminal in the works at KFFT
A $1 million FAA grant will be used to build a new terminal at Capital City Airport (KFFT), which will meet the needs of a variety of users, including general aviation pilots, businesses, state officials, and emergency responders, according to state aviation officials.
Million Air Dallas set to open international services ramp
Million Air Dallas, an FBO at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas, plans to open its new International Services ramp Nov. 15, 2024.
Oklahoma approves funding for airport construction projects, aviation education
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics has approved funding for several airport construction projects, as well as educational initiatives at schools across the state.
Kentucky Department of Aviation releases aviation coloring book
It is available as a free download on the agency’s website.
95IL hosts stargazing party
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Illinois Ambassador Dave Warner invited the Carbondale-based Astrological Association of Southern Illinois (AASI) to bring a selection of professional quality telescopes to the privately owned airfield over the weekend of Oct. 11-13, 2024.