Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Encampment is the place many cadets get their very first Blackhawk ride. This photo shows a flight of cadets taking off from Camp Dawson.”
Pilots
Looking for a propeller
A Hollywood stunt pilot and Reno air racer is on the hunt for a racing propeller for “Little Mike,” a midget racer owned by Mike Dewey.
Electric aircraft manufacturer chooses Florida for U.S. plant
AURA AERO, a French designer and manufacturer of next-generation electric aircraft, will build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAY) in Florida.
Jet Aviation breaks ground on new FBO at KOPF
Jet Aviation has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Florida.
Aircraft Guarantee & Lending launches
“We founded AGL with the understanding that the aviation lending market is underserved, too complex, and inaccessible to many. AGL aims to simplify the process, helping clients keep their focus on their passion for aviation,” says Alex Martin.
Picture of the Day: Doc readies for flight
Jonathan Toker submitted this photo and note: “One of just two flying B29s visited Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in California, for a few days in October 2024.”
Celebrating the First World Flight 100 years later
The First World Flight Centennial Celebration honored the Army aviators who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe by air.
NBAA convention ushers in next era in aviation
NBAA-BACE brought together the industry’s top names, latest innovations and biggest news, ushering in the next era of aviation, according to association officials.
Aviation job listings top 30,000
Officials with JSfirm.com, an online source for aviation jobs, recently revealed the company hit a milestone: The total number of job listings has surpassed 30,000, thanks, in part, “to our expanding network of over 60 partners in the aviation industry.”