Just two more business jets were sold in 2022 than in 2021, with Gulfstream and Cirrus claiming the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in both years.
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South Carolina Aviation Association navigates the future
The South Carolina Aviation Association held its annual conference in Spartanburg Feb. 15-17, 2023, bringing together airport directors and managers, commissioners, government officials, consultants, airport partners, aviation enthusiasts, and industry leaders.
Sheltair FBO at KLZU to open in April
Sheltair Aviation will open its new FBO at Gwinnett County Airport-Briscoe Field (KLZU) in Lawrenceville, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, in April 2023.
Aviation job market red hot
Officials with the aviation job website JSfirm.com report that the company has seen a 105.76% increase in the number of people applying for jobs and a 143% increase in the number of companies advertising on the site.
Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight returns to Oshkosh
One of the most emotional and poignant moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh returns in 2023 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 28 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans.
Top 10 best-selling turboprops in 2022
The list of top 10 best-selling turboprop airplanes in 2022 is similar to the top 10 list in 2021, with the Pilatus PC-12 once again taking the top spot, while Air Tractor claims four spots on the list.
Task-based experimental flight test guidelines published
The task-based Phase I flight testing program is an alternative to the standard 25 or 40-hour flight testing requirement for amateur-built aircraft, replacing the hours-based test period with a list of tasks to complete, according to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Applications open for flyGIRL scholarship
Deadline for student pilots to apply for the $5,000 scholarship is April 1, 2023.
F. Atlee Dodge takes over Wipaire’s ski line
Wipaire recently sold Federal Fluidyne Skis to F. Atlee Dodge in Anchorage, Alaska.