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ICYMI: Top Stories from Florida’s Exciting Sun ’n Fun Airshow

A quick roundup of highlights surrounding one of America’s premier aviation events, Florida’s Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo.

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The 2022 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo runs from April 5 to 10 at the Lakeland Linder International Airport in central Florida. [Photo: Stephen Yeates]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The 2022 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo featured significant aircraft news, including Kenai Aviation's delivery of a Tecnam P2012 Traveller, Textron's updates to its Beechcraft and Cessna piston lines, and Daher's debut of the TBM 960 turboprop.
  • A major concern raised at the expo was the impending sunset of leaded fuel for general aviation piston fleets, which industry leaders expect by 2030.
  • Other highlights included recognizing the expo's volunteer medical aid clinic, celebrating the retirement of longtime Sun 'n Fun President John "Lites" Leenhouts, and unveiling the new Elevate Aerospace & Logistics Incubator.
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Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo is back for 2022, offering exciting aircraft updates, education sessions and workshops as well as thrilling flight demonstrations and displays. 

Running from April 5 to 10 at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in central Florida, FLYING is there, covering all the aviation news.

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