
Operation Airdrop Uses General Aviation to Assist Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Dallas-based Operation Airdrop is providing relief efforts on Florida’s hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, flying supplies to communities where roads are impassable.

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.

New Nonprofit Helps Those Left Behind After Aviation Accidents
While business aviation is a safe mode of travel, there are times when an accident results in tragedy, and a family must go forward without a parent. This is the time when a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Wings of Love wants to step in and help the children left behind.

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.

Business Aviation Steps Up to Support OAS Learning Center at CMH
Ohio-based NetJets and FlightSafety International are helping fund the Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Learning Center.

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.

Riverside County Official Proclaims Importance of Airports to His SoCal District
General aviation airports are key drivers of economic growth throughout Southern California, Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez told members of the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association.

New Aviation Coalition in Utah Advocates for General Aviation
Advocacy for general aviation in Utah recently received a big boost with the formation of the Utah Aviation Coalition, a group of eight aviation associations and other organizations that span virtually all general aviation interests in the state.

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.

AERObridge Collects, Transports Supplies to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Ida
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, AERObridge volunteer pilots made 90 flights and delivered 90,000 pounds of supplies to hard-hit areas of Louisiana.