The 467th Bomb (H) Group was a part of the 8th Army Air Force during WWII. It was located at Rackheath, England, a small village 6 miles northeast of Norwich. The group flew B-24s starting in April 1944 until the same month in 1945. The 467th Bomb Group (H) Association was created as a separate […]
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Tecnam P-Mentor Lands in North America
Tecnam has unveiled the P-Mentor to North American pilots at the Tecnam display at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Already a best-seller in the European training market, the aircraft is set to revolutionize the American training paradigm and personal flying marketplace. This modern aircraft represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence, offering superior flight performance, state-of-the-art technology […]
Textron Aviation Introduces All-New Interiors for Its Iconic Cessna Single-Engine High-Wing Piston Lineup
Textron Aviation announced significant enhancements to its iconic Cessna high-wing piston aircraft lineup — the Cessna Skyhawk, Cessna Skylane, Cessna Turbo Skyhawk and Cessna Turbo Stationair HD. Coming in 2024, customers will enjoy a range of new high tech standard features and sleek interior design options including modern and comfortable seating, updated instrument panels and […]
Wisk to Make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Debut with Autonomous Air Taxi
Wisk Aero will make its EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 air show debut this July displaying its 6th Generation air taxi, which is undergoing FAA certification to be the first autonomous, passenger-carrying, electric air taxi for commercial use. The company will have a number of opportunities for show attendees to learn more about autonomous passenger flight […]
World’s Longest-Running Electric Aircraft Symposium Features AAM Interagency Working Group; New Student Discounts Added
More than 40 of the world’s leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will be speaking at the 17th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS). The event will once again be held online and in person in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 22–23, 2023 — the weekend prior to the […]
Women in Aviation International Announces the Appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as Interim CEO
The Board of Directors of Women in Aviation International (WAI), have announced the appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as interim Chief Executive Officer. Stephanie has served as WAI’s Chief Growth Officer since 2021, where she led the strategic direction and financial growth of the organization. She most recently assumed management of the organization’s successful scholarship program, […]
General Aviation and Human Trafficking, Making a Difference, One Survivor at a Time
By Kim J Stevens Most data sources estimate that at any given time, there are 27.6 million victims of human trafficking globally. Fifty-four percent of survivors of human trafficking say that transportation is a barrier to leaving their situation. Today, there is one organization that is working to remove that barrier, and that’s by utilizing […]
International Aviation Academy of New Zealand Signs LOI for 10 Elixir 100HP Full Glass Cockpit Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft and International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) are embarking on an exciting partnership. Following a visit by a delegation from the IAANZ in April to Elixir Aircraft in La Rochelle, the professional training organization committed to renewing its fleet with the 4th generation aircraft. Aiming to order a minimum of two aircraft […]
Astral Aviation and Airlink Sign First Partnership Agreement, Begin Disaster Relief Shipments
Astral Aviation has signed its first formal partnership agreement (MOU) with disaster response nonprofit Airlink. In the agreement, Astral Aviation promises to transport 50 tons of humanitarian aid over the next year. Airlink will utilize the cargo space to support the movement of humanitarian aid across Astral Aviation’s network, already leveraging this partnership in order […]
EAA, Boeing Extend Agreement for Collaboration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The Experimental Aircraft Association has announced the extension of their Platinum-Level sponsorship with The Boeing Company. EAA’s relationship with Boeing dates back to 1989 and Boeing’s presence has grown into one of the largest vendor footprints on the AirVenture grounds. With this 3-year agreement, Boeing will retain the naming rights of Boeing Plaza, and continue […]
