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Mixed results for airplane deliveries in first quarter 2024
During the first three months of 2024, deliveries were flat for piston airplanes and piston helicopters, down for turboprops and turbine helicopters, and up for business jets, according to the First Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). However, total aircraft billings were up 3.2% to $4.7 billion.
Partnership created to streamline aircraft maintenance and pre-buy inspections
Wingform, a digital platform for aircraft transaction management, has partnered with MRO Insider, a network for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
New owner for FBO chain
Luxaviation Group, a business aircraft and helicopter operator headquartered in Luxembourg, has acquired FBO network Paragon Aviation Group.
Study confirms flight simulation benefits pilot training
A newly published study shows that students who use home flight simulation during their private pilot training receive their certificate with 5.5 fewer flight training hours than those who don’t.
Revitalization efforts begin at KDET
A revitalization effort has begun at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET), the first significant initiative in 50 years at the Detroit airport.
Iowa college to open flight school at KCID
Coe College, in partnership with Revv Aviation and the Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is opening a flight school and aviation management program.
A new accolade for Amelia Earhart
The “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show at the annual Amelia Earhart Festival has been voted #3 in the nation by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Places to See Fireworks.”
KMKC economic impact tops $625 million
A new study finds that Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) supports nearly 2,800 jobs, resulting in $251 million in payroll, with a total regional economic impact surpassing $625 million.