Two Zenith STOL “Sky Jeeps” took first and second place at the annual Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
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California college introduces drone pilot apprenticeship program
After completing 11 units at Fullerton College, students are matched with employers to complete the required 600 hours of paid on-the-job training.
Learn how NASA is transforming aviation
NASA is holding a free virtual event called imaginAviation, which will focus on how the agency transforms its research innovations “into new possibilities for aviation for the benefit of humanity,” according to NASA officials.
2022 aircraft shipments, billings up 6%
Aircraft deliveries were up 6% in 2022, with billings topping $26.8 billion, according to the latest report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Demand high for aviation mechanics and technicians
A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
EAA hosts inaugural Learn to Fly Week in May
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural Learn to Fly Week May 15-20, 2023, with five days of free webinars, as well as in-person Flying Start events.
MyGoFlight teams with California Aeronautical University
MyGoFlight (MGF) and California Aeronautical University (CAU) have partnered to provide CAU students a variety of the company’s pilot equipment at a discounted rate.
2022 avionics sales breaks records
Worldwide general aviation avionics sales topped $2.8 billion in 2022, a 21.5% increase compared to 2021 — the largest percentage increase in the 11-year history of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report.
Corsair reunion planned for Oshkosh 2023
AirVenture attendees will have the opportunity to visit the new Corsair display inside the EAA Aviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission.