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.
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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.
Pictures of the Day: That’s a wrap for AirVenture 2022
Questions From the Cockpit Columnist William E Dubois sent in these photos from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 as the week began to wind down. The show closed July 31. Next year’s AirVenture is slated for July 24-July 30, 2023.
Does my engine need an adjustable air shutter?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: Does anyone make an adjustable air shutter for the Lycoming 360 engine? When I blocked mine off and flew to Florida and back I ran a 200° oil temperature.
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.
Satcom tailored for general aviation introduced
The Iridium Certus 100 enables up to 88 kbps of bandwidth through SKYTRAC’s DLS-100 and Blue Sky Network’s SkyLink 7100 portable terminals, allowing pilots to communicate through voice and messaging while also enabling flight tracking and application updates, such as graphical and real-time weather alerts.
Picture of the Day: Good morning OSH
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “The sun just about to rise over North 40 camping at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. This has been the coolest weather I’ve ever had during AirVenture — and no mosquitoes!”