SUN ’n FUN has coordinated a fabulous, aviation-themed mid-Winter cruise that sets sail from Florida’s Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, January 15, 2011. The five-day Western Caribbean cruise features internationally known aviation educators John and Martha King, who will present two dynamic presentations during the cruise’s two “days at sea” as well as participate in other cruise-related activities.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has signed legislation that includes modifications to the existing state tax structure that had forced visiting out-of-state aircraft owners to pay up to a six percent (6%) tax on the sale price of their aircraft.
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Officials from the SUN ’n FUN Fly-In and the Polk County School Board (PCSB) broke ground today on a new $7.5 million facility that will house the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA), an aviation-oriented high school/career academy already located on the SUN ’n FUN campus.
Congressman Sam Graves, Missouri 6th District, will orchestrate a discussion among leaders in the aviation industry about the current state and the future of general aviation in the United States.
Internationally known aviation artist Sam Lyons has been named “Artist in Residence” by SUN ’n FUN Fly-In, Inc. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the artist’s exhibit in the midst of this year’s SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Expo, which will end its six-day run at the conclusion of the air show on Sunday, April 18.
Despite a challenging economy that has hit aviation particularly hard, a record number of companies are providing cash and in-kind support totaling over $1M for the 2010 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo
SUN 'n FUN and the Downtown Lakeland Partnership (DLP) will be looking “Skyward” during DLP’s First Friday activities on April 2.
From Congressional Gold Medal recipients from the Womens Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) and other “Women of the Air” to US Airways Flight 1549 First Officer Jeff Skiles discussing his “Miracle on the Hudson Landing,” this year’s line-up of Evening Programs is one of the strongest in the history of the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In and Expo. This year’s Fly-In will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Fla.
Among the thousands of aircraft descending on Lakeland Linder Regional Airport for this year’s SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo – will be a portion of the historic military aircraft flown by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). Adding to the CAF’s presence this year will be an opportunity for SUN 'n FUN guests – for an additional fee – to actually fly in a select number of participating aircraft.
Tuesday, April 13, is “Opening Day” of SUN 'n FUN’s 36th annual gathering of the world of general aviation for its Spring Break for Pilots & friends.
This year’s SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL, will feature one of the finest collections of vintage and current military aircraft in recent memory.
SUN ’n FUN officials announced this past fall they would be opening a new Exhibit Hangar for this year’s International Fly-In & Expo and this month announced that the popular “Parts Exchange” aviation consignment operation would be relocated adjacent to the newly commissioned exhibit facility.
SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. - When you think of “environmentally friendly products and services,” aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But SUN ʼn FUN is working to change all that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace” that will have a prominent location at this year’s SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo which will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will participate in the 36th annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Fla.
Jeff Skiles, First Officer on US Airways Flight 1549 that safely landed in the Hudson River one year ago last month, will be a featured participant at this year’s SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida.
The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet team announced today that the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo has been selected as a general aviation event venue on their 2010 Thunderbirds appearance schedule. |