The new head of the Aerospace Center for Excellence on the Lakeland Linder International Airport in Florida is Doug Jeanes, recently retired president and CEO of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Texas.
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Aviation companies put out Help Wanted signs
“The increase of job advertisements from companies is astounding. This is a very promising start to 2021.”
Aviation contributes $40 billion to Tennessee economy
General aviation business tenants generated $635 million in economic impact in 2019, according to a new economic impact study by the Tennessee Department of Transportation, with GA visitor spending topping $8 billion.
CAF Dixie Wing now CAF Airbase Georgia
The new name is a testament to the “tremendous growth and awarded accomplishments” the Commemorative Air Force’s Dixie Wing has achieved over the last 35 years.
2020 WINGS Sweepstakes winners named
10 pilot are sharing $10,000 as part of a program to encourage participating in the FAA’s WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.
Team Zenith STOL the show in New Zealand
Two Zenith aircraft took top spots at the 2021 Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand.
Call for entries: National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Deadline is Aug. 15 to enter your aircraft in the competition of aircraft that are at least 45 years old and in airworthy condition.
Want to fly your Cessna to Oshkosh as part of a mass arrival?
For many pilots, arriving at the world’s largest airshow in a mass formation is on their bucket list. If you own a Cessna and you’re interested, registration just opened for the 2021 show.
DPE Model Code of Conduct released
Designated Pilot Examiners are the front line for aviation safety, with consistency, standardization, professionalism and ethical practices key to the aviation safety, officials say.