Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce its partnership with United Airlines in offering flight students the opportunity to participate in United Airlines’ Aviate Program. This program offers Epic flight students and flight instructors a direct pathway to become a pilot at United Airlines. Epic is a Part 141 FAA-certified flight school. U.S. citizens and […]
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Women’s Aviation Career Symposium to Hold Event for Women Interested in Aviation Careers
The Women in Aviation International Great Lakes Chapter, is excited to announce the fourth annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) to be held on February 19, at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation located in Battle Creek, MI. This event is a professional career conference (for women only) designed to introduce women to aviation and […]
NATA Promotes Ryan Waguespack to Executive Vice President
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that Ryan Waguespack has been promoted to Executive Vice President effective January 1, 2022. “Ryan’s enthusiasm for aviation and his ability to rally membership engagement across a range of issues—including workforce recruitment and development, air charter safety, and infrastructure and innovation support—are both inspiring and invaluable to […]
Cirrus Aircraft Reveals the 2022 G6 SR Series
Cirrus Aircraft has revealed the 2022 G6 SR Series featuring a refined aircraft design with reduced drag for increased fuel efficiency, Cirrus IQ™ mobile app updates and the freedom to pair premium Xi aesthetic options. The 2022 G6 SR reaches all new levels of sophistication, performance and customer convenience. “The model year 2022 G6 SR […]
NBAA, NATCA Salute FAA’s Teri Bristol for Leadership in Public Service
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) both recognized (FAA) Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol on her decades of public service, including a federal career that began in 1992 with the Department of Transportation. She will be retiring at the end of February. NBAA President and CEO, Ed […]
Carolinas Aviation Museum to be Renamed to Honor Captain “Sully” Sullenberger
The Carolinas Aviation Museum (CAM) will be renamed in honor of Captain Chesley Burnett “Sully” Sullenberger III, who together with the crew of US Airways Flight 1549, heroically landed the plane in the Hudson River and saved all lives on board. The Museum will formally announce its official new name later this year. Upon reopening […]
Jerry Perez Selected as USFS National Director of Fire and Aviation
The U.S. Forest Service has selected Jerome “Jerry” Perez to be the new National Director of Fire and Aviation Management in Washington, D.C. He is currently the Forest Supervisor of the Angeles National Forest in Southern California. The position has been vacant, occupied by acting personnel, since Shawna Legarza retired 18 months ago, June 30, […]
Airport Manager Sought for Tri-State Steuben County Airport Â
The Tri-State Steuben County Airport in Indiana currently has an available job opening for Airport Manager. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Steuben County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential […]
Optimism Abundant for North Carolina Aviation Industry in 2022
Much of the aviation industry in North Carolina is upbeat about the prospects of 2022 being a good year. That message is being heard from airport officials across the state, state and county governments and even aerial applicators. “The future looks bright for the 72 public use airports in the State of North Carolina,” said […]
Public Investment Expected to Propel North Carolina Aviation in 2022
Innovations in air transportation and a major infusion of new state and federal funding will create economic opportunity in 2022 for companies with the experience and capacity to help airports build and maintain their infrastructure and push the boundaries of unmanned aviation. That activity should increase the economic impact of North Carolina’s 72 public airports, […]
