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.

FLYING Staff

Monday, April 11, 2022 at 06:43 AM ET

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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]

Key Takeaways:

The Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo featured several aircraft innovations and deliveries, including Kenai Aviation receiving a Tecnam P2012 Traveller, Textron's enhancements to its Beechcraft and Cessna lines, and Daher's debut of the TBM 960 turboprop.
General Aviation leaders issued a critical warning about the impending phase-out of leaded aviation fuel by 2030, deeming it the "single most threatening issue" for the GA piston fleet.
The expo highlighted essential community support through its volunteer medical aid clinic and announced new educational and innovation initiatives, such as the 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.