Dallas-based Operation Airdrop is providing relief efforts on Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, flying supplies to communities where roads are impassable.
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Swiss Group Uses GA to Provide Aid in Ukraine, Around the World
A Switzerland-based nonprofit organization is taking to the skies to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
Video: #BizAvWorks for Tri-State G&T
For six decades, Tri-State G&T has used business aircraft including the Beechcraft Super King 200 to deliver electricity across the Rocky Mountains.
No Plane No Gain Sustainability Resources Bolster Industry’s Aims for a Net-Zero Future
A new page on the No Plane No Gain website, dedicated to sustainability, reflects the focus on environmental responsibility, which is on equal footing with the advocacy campaign’s pillars of productivity, job creation, humanitarian support and community connections.
Volunteer Owners/Pilots Needed for Textron’s 2022 Special Olympics Airlift
For the 2022 Textron Aviation Special Olympics Airlift, the company is expecting around 200 owners of Cessna Citation, Beechcraft King Air, Beechcraft Premier, Beechcraft Beechjet and Hawker aircraft to participate.
Demand for Jobs is Strong in UAS Sector, But Training is Critical
The job market operating aircraft systems in the U.S. is strong for well-qualified pilots, but as the sector is quickly evolving, position titles are non-uniform, and wages can vary widely depending on training, certifications and experience.
Volunteer Pilots Help Out After Hurricane Ida
Well before Hurricane Ida posed a major threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast, Operation Airdrop volunteers were planning their response if it was needed.
Drones Attracting Future BizAv Workforce in North Dakota
In North Dakota, it’s possible for some high school students to graduate with both their private pilot certificate and a Part 107 remote (drone) pilot certificate.
PreFlight Camp Introduces Middle-School Girls to Aviation
The mission of the nonprofit PreFlight Camp is to make girls 11-14 aware of aviation and its career opportunities.
West Virginia Reports Strong Economic Contributions from Aviation Activity
Airports in West Virginia contribute more than $1.6 billion to the state’s economy and support over 10,700 jobs with a payroll of $550 million.