The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project.
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New Pacific Northwest summer fly-in slated
Pilots are welcome to camp at the airport or stay in the nearby town of Republic.
GA advocates oppose legislation that would close KHFD
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly would lead to the closure of Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), requiring the state to redevelop the property.
$65,000 in scholarships available
Epic Flight Academy plans to award two flight training scholarships of $20,000 and $5,000. Two students will also receive aircraft mechanic training scholarships in the amount of $20,000 each.
IMC Radio returns with Plane Talk
IMC Radio is returning to the internet “airwaves” with its live call-in aviation talk show “Plane Talk.”
Hartzell extends backcountry discount
Hartzell Propeller is extending a $1,000 discount through the end of 2022 to members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers.
Work begins on new hangar at KDVT
The first phase of the 60,000-square-foot hangar complex is expected to be completed by early 2023.
Cessna’s parent company to buy Pipistrel
Textron, parent company to Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell, is buying Pipistrel, a pioneer in electric aircraft. Once the deal closes, Textron will create a new business segment called Textron eAviation.
VNY to host virtual career day
The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.