Enthusiasm for WAI Programs, Scholarships Continues to Grow
Women in Aviation International held one of its biggest and most successful annual gatherings during the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California. The occasion allowed the WAI to congregate, network, and hand out 120 scholarship awards between female peers within the aviation and aerospace industry.
EA-18Gs Join F-35, A-10 Demonstration Teams at Charity Airshow
The Hillsboro Airport will soon host the US Navy's EA-18G Growler Demo Team for the Oregon International Airshow, running from May 19-21. The lineup has spent some time in flux in recent months, as everyone works out a schedule for performers across the country. But the Hillsboro roster has been growing at a healthy pace, starting off their initial announcements with the A-10 Thunderbolt II team.
Lawmaker Says Anemic Response to Laser Hooligans Result of No State-Level Law
The Colorado Pilot Association has called for stringent punishments for those lasing aircraft in flight, after a stark increase in reports through 2022. In 2021, there were 260 incidents reported to the state, in 2022 that number climbed to more than 300. Pilots in the area said they've had enough, with 400 aviation-related businesses joining with the Association to demand harsher punishments for those caught targeting aircraft with high-powered lasers.
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