Boeing projects the commercial aviation industry will need more than 1 million new pilots and technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Projected pilot demand is increasing worldwide, as is demand for technicians in some regions. At an event marking the launch of 787 flight training at […]
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Sean Tucker cuts ribbon on VNY runway, Clay Lacy makes first landing
VAN NUYS, Calif. — More than 300 business, community and aviation industry representatives joined with Los Angeles World Airport officials to open Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) newly improved main runway, 16R. The $20.5 million, seven-month plan to modernize the airport’s 8,000-foot primary runway marks the largest maintenance project conducted at the airport in more than 50 […]
AOPA’s Flying Club Network surpasses the 400 mark
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) campaign to grow the number of flying clubs in the United States reached a new milestone recently when the 400th club joined AOPA’s Flying Club Network. AOPA has also just launched a new version of the online “Flying Club Finder,” which allows individuals to find a club in […]
FlyRight King Air 350 simulator certified
CONCORD, N.C. — FlyRight recently received FAA Level-D certification of its new King Air 350 ProLine21 simulator. The simulator, built by Opinicus, further expands FlyRight’s training for the Beechcraft King Air series of aircraft, according to company officials. “With the addition of the new King Air 350 simulator we are now able to expand our […]
Kids still dream of being a pilot
A new poll conducted by British Airways shows that working as a pilot is still a dream job for some kids. The independent research poll of 650 children aged 6-12 years revealed that being a footballer (soccer player) is the number one goal for boys, along with being a pilot, and a superhero. Meanwhile, girls […]
AOPA headquarters newest chapter of the IMC Club
The 72nd chapter of the IMC Club has been founded at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) headquarters in Frederick Md. The IMC Clubs concept is to bring together IFR-rated pilots who fly in real-world “actual IMC” and provide them an opportunity to share stories, network with the larger pilot community, and gain insights […]
Vintage Aircraft Weekend prepares for takeoff
EVERETT, Wash. — Historic Flight Foundation will host the 6th annual Vintage Aircraft Weekend, offering food, fun, flying, music, and more Friday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, Sept. 1 at Paine Field. Together with Paine Field Partners, Castle & Cooke and the Snohomish County Airport, Historic Flight Foundation expects as many as 65 pilots from across the […]
Learjet C-21A arrives at Air Force museum
DAYTON, Ohio — One of the U.S. Air Force’s first C-21A aircraft landed at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Learjet C-21A twin turbofan-engine aircraft was the military version of the Learjet 35A business jet. It provided airlift for eight passengers and more than 3,000 pounds of cargo, […]
Klapmeier, Clark and Welch join EAA board
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Three aviators have joined the board of directors of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Alan Klapmeier, James Clark, and Cody Welch were elected during the annual EAA membership meeting July 31, held as part of the annual EAA AirVenture. As Class I directors, they will each serve a three-year term on the EAA […]