The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia, is the winner of the 2023 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C. was awarded second place. “GAMA continues to be inspired by the effort and creativity we see put […]
Aviation Education
Textron Aviation Unveils New Hiring and Learning Center for Workforce Development
Textron Aviation has announced the next phase in its ongoing commitment to workforce development and growing its world-class talent: a state-of-the-art Hiring and Learning Center. Intentionally designed for the diverse skill development and training needs of its current and future workforce, the more than 100,000-square-foot facility will be located on Textron Aviation’s East Wichita Campus […]
IADA Opens BizAv Scholarship Applications
Photo above curtesy of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is now taking student applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2023. Grants funded by the IADA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000. The IADA Foundation, a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization, has arranged with 28 public and private […]
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier Awarded Commander’s Commendation for Accomplishments, Excellence in Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier has been named as recipient of the Commander’s Commendation Award. The award was jointly presented to Lt Forcier by Lt Thresher and Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing (VTWG). “In her six months with the Squadron and Vermont Wing, Lt Forcier has been a driving force with her […]
ACT Presents Apex Students with Aviation Career Options During Two-Day Immersion
Photo above – Apex students fly drones during their two day immersion in aviation at the NCDOT hangar at RDU. Photos by ACT’s Karen Allen. Fifty-seven students from Apex High School’s Academy of Information Technology took part in a two-day immersion into all things aviation and STEM last week at Raleigh Durham International Airport. […]
Maine ACE Camp Adds Third Location Based at Seacoast Regional Airport
Maine ACE Camp is adding a third location for this summer and will be based out of the Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford. Former ACE camp student and now owner of Pine Tree Helicopters out of SFM, Parker Montano, along with Sue Tholen and Rob Montgomery are spearheading the new camp. The new camp, […]
NBAA Joins in Call to House Leaders to Support Aviation Workforce Development Act
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today joined a coalition of 20 aviation companies and industry groups in urging leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways & Means to act swiftly in support of legislation to assist students pursuing aviation careers. H.R.1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act, would amend the Internal Revenue […]
Two U.S. Students Place in International Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above – Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) placed first in the intermediate category. The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) for placing first in the intermediate category and Yuhan Lam (age 9, NJ) for placing second in the junior category of the 2023 International Young […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing of CAP Announces Promotions
Richard and Christine Estey have been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, respectively, according to 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002). Their respective promotions recognize their accomplishments, time in service, and enduring commitment to the Squadron and CAP. “Lts Christine and Richard Estey bring successful and relevant backgrounds that have enhanced our […]
Arizona-Based True Course Simulations & Pilot Institute Join Forces to Revolutionize Pilot Training
Arizona-Based, True Course Simulations and Pilot Institute announced that they have joined forces to create a cutting-edge approach to flight instruction. The two companies say their new partnership will revolutionize the way pilots are trained. TCS is a leader in virtual reality flight simulation technology and PI is an industry leader in video flight training, […]
