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Demand spikes for recruiting employees as aviation industry recovers from pandemic
Demand for direct-hire recruiting services in the aviation industry is on the rise, so much so that Aviation Search Group, a 20-year-old firm that specializes in the aviation industry, had to hire more recruiters.
FAA updates bank of sample test questions
The bank of sample Airman Knowledge Test Questions is being updated March 29, 2021.
Textron launches eighth Special Olympics Airlift
Textron Aviation has put out a call for aircraft owners to transport athletes and coaches to the Special Olympics in 2022 in Orlando, Florida.
Gulf Avionics finds new home at KERV
The company plans to create 50 new jobs at its new headquarters at Kerrville/Kerr County Airport in the Texas Hill Country.
Avgroup partners with Miranda
By joining forces, the two companies can expand their customer bases.
Rare Howard 250 finds a new home
The newest addition to the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston is the only flying model of the Howard 250, a transformation of the Lockheed L-18 Lodestar into an executive corporate aircraft. Only four planes were converted to the new design.
Piper CEO retires
Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott will retire after 10 years with the company. His successor has not yet been named.
Clay Lacy offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its FBOs
Clay Lacy expects to sell at least 100,000 gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2021 at its FBOs at Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Orange County Airport in Southern California.