During the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the National Business Aviation Association’s new Owner Pilot Association Coalition (NBAA OPAC) unveiled its five “game-changing priorities” that will drive the organization.
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Hartzell Aviation launched
The new umbrella company includes Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Aerospace Welding, and Hartzell Engine Tech.
Steady and increasing need for pilots, maintenance technicians forecast
The latest Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook predicts 602,000 pilots and 610,000 maintenance technicians will be needed globally between 2022 and 2041. The latest forecast does not include Russia due to the sanctions put in place after its invasion of Ukraine.
Daher Aviator Marketplace launches
The new marketplace includes parts for all Daher aircraft, as well other products such as tow bars, pitot covers, headsets, and branded merchandise.
New name for One Stop Aviation
Formerly known as One Stop Aviation, most of One Stop’s employees will remain on at Aviation Airparts.
Electric Archer in the works
Piper Aircraft has partnered with CAE to develop an electric conversion kit for Piper Archers.
New video analyzes midair collision
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Early Analysis series providing an initial examination of a tragic accident that happened July 17, 2022, when a Piper PA-46 Malibu and a Cessna 172 Skyhawk collided during landing at North Las Vegas Airport in Nevada.
CubCrafters goes public
For the first time in its 40-year history, CubCrafters is allowing the public to invest in the company. The grassroots initiative allows investors to invest starting at $400.
McFarlane acquires Airforms
McFarlane is a long-time distributor of Airforms products.