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Aviation job listings top 30,000
Officials with JSfirm.com, an online source for aviation jobs, recently revealed the company hit a milestone: The total number of job listings has surpassed 30,000, thanks, in part, “to our expanding network of over 60 partners in the aviation industry.”
National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
A helicopter pioneer, an astronaut, an award-winning air show performer, a Thunderbirds pilot, and an aviation safety expert are all part of the Class of 2025.
Registration opens for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The Aviation Design Challenge is open to the first 150 schools that register to participate. Registered schools will receive free “Fly to Learn” curriculum to facilitate the learning of flight and airplane design principles. Teachers can guide their students through the curricula in approximately four to six weeks. The teams will then apply their knowledge to virtually modify an airplane design and complete a mission in a fly-off using X-Plane software.
Gross weight increase approved for Sonex and Waiex
Following a series of engineering studies and flight tests, Sonex and Waiex owners may designate a maximum gross weight of 1,220 pound for aircraft with 100 hp or more. This represents a 70-pound increase vs. the previous 1,150 pound limit and is applicable to both A-Model (Legacy) and B-Model aircraft, according to officials with Sonex Aircraft.
New chief for General Aviation Awards
Ours is a singular goal: Work with FAASTeam leadership to identify, recognize, and honor the best-of-the-best flight instructors, mechanics, and safety reps in general aviation.”
$100 million donation to the Military Aviation Museum
The donation by philanthropist and businessman Gerald Yagen includes 70 vintage military aircraft that have been collected over the years, the land on which the museum was built, and $30 million to establish an endowment to keep the airplanes flying.
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Aviation education pioneer to receive national recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), senior airline captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member.