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.
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.
Pilots Group Donates Money, Aircraft for Stranded Family Members to Attend Wedding
Business aircraft pilots leveraged the power of social media recently to ensure that family members traveling for a wedding, stuck more than 1,100 miles away by commercial airline cancellations, still made it to the church on time.
West Virginia Reports Strong Economic Contributions from Aviation Activity
July 7, 2021 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, according to the West Virginia Aeronautics Commission’s 2020 West Virginia Aviation Economic Impact Study, which looked at commercial and general aviation airports. The study looked at direct and […]
Celebrated Wisconsin Airport Opens New GA Terminal
July 2, 2021 For many in aviation, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, WI, is known primarily for hosting the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) annual AirVenture, a weeklong celebration of general aviation (GA) and one of the largest air shows in the world. However, OSH is also an important and busy GA airport utilized throughout […]