Flying for Change

Photo above – Middle school kids at the Marlin, TX fly-in event, took flight for the very first time. As part of American’s ongoing pilot recruiting efforts, the American Airlines Cadet Academy (AACA) team is working hard to expand awareness of the pilot career in communities across the United States. Just in the past few […]

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GAMA Announces 2022 Executive Committee Leadership

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced its Executive Committee leadership team for 2022. The Executive Committee is comprised of members of GAMA’s Board of Directors, who provide strategic leadership for the association and lead its policy committees. Michael Amalfitano, President and CEO at Embraer Executive Jets will serve as Chair of the Board. Previously, […]

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic Receives New Flight Simulator ALSIM AL250

ALSIM has announced that Saskatchewan Polytechnic is upgrading its fleet with a new AL250 flight simulator. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, they have been operating their AL200 simulator since 2011. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II or Level 2-IPC […]

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Colorado Division of Aeronautics Welcomes Hetty Carlson to the Team

The Colorado Division of Aeronautics has announced Hetty Carlson as the latest addition to the team. Hetty will begin on January 4, 2022, as the Division’s Education Grants and Outreach Program Specialist. Ms. Carlson will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Division’s Aviation Education Grant and Internship Programs. Additionally, she will serve […]

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Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority VP of Finance/CFO to Retire

Forrest Artz, Vice President of Finance/CFO for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced his retirement effective October 29, 2022. Artz joined MSCAA in 2008 and he has 23 years of experience in the aviation industry. His leadership responsibilities include managing MSCAA’s strategic business, preparing and monitoring the airport’s budget, managing airline use and […]

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Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Reflects on Successful 2021, Adds Seven Hangar Projects

At its December meeting, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission elected officers for calendar year 2022. At-large Commissioner Jerry Hunter will serve as Chair, District 4 Commissioner Lindy Ritz will serve as Vice-Chair, and District 3 Commissioner Charles Ortega will serve as Secretary. State Director of Aeronautics Grayson Ardies reported on the state of the aviation, aerospace, […]

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Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking November Traffic

During November, a record-breaking 986,908 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 97 percent compared to November 2020 and 13 percent more than the passenger traffic in November 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 73 percent compared to last year. This is the seventh consecutive month […]

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K-State Aerospace and Technology Campus Adds New Training Aircraft

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is taking another step forward in becoming a global aerospace leader by providing career-ready pilots. The campus has added 17 new aircraft to enhance its fleet and provide students with a high-quality flight training program. These new planes were purchased from two well-known airplane manufacturers. “This is […]

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