During the third annual Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) DPE Symposium held in October 2024, FAA officials reported that there are now 100 more Designated Pilot Examiners in the United States, compared to a year ago.
Briefings
Premier Aircraft appointed factory-authorized dealer for Garmin
Premier Aircraft, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has been appointed as an authorized dealer and service center for Garmin’s full line of avionics products.
Tuskegee NEXT Red Tail Ball inspires future aviation leaders
During the seventh annual Red Tail Ball, the Tuskegee NEXT 2024 graduating class were presented their flight certificates.
Hartzell introduces propeller exchange program
Hartzell Propeller has introduced a propeller exchange program, as well as expanded its company-owned service network to five facilities across Ohio, Texas, California, and Canada.
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.
Avotek Learning Center and Aviation Technology Museum opens
The new facility combines a classroom, a laboratory, and a museum “to offer a comprehensive learning experience for aviation enthusiasts of all ages,” according to company officials.
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.
Girls in Aviation Day breaks records
Through local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants topped 33,000 attendees this year with 194 events held across the globe. Of these events, 59 were in international locations representing 33 countries and 135 were in the U.S. and U.S. Territories, according to WAI officials.