A new program gives people interested in becoming an aviation maintenance technician the chance to work full-time while going through training. Tuition reimbursement is included, along with $1,000 to people willing to relocate to Wichita.
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Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation merge
Jet Access and Eagle Creek Aviation have merged, creating a new company that employs more than 380 people based in Indiana.
The insurance woes of older pilots
A new survey finds that while pilots over 70 fly more hours and have more ratings than younger pilots, the insurance industry is raising their premiums — or canceling their insurance coverage — based only on age.
CubCrafters founder flies west
Both Jim Richmond and the company he founded, CubCrafters, are names that are synonymous with backcountry aviation.
Replica of Wright Brothers wind tunnel goes on display at Arizona museum
An operating replica of the Wright Brothers’ wind tunnel was Gibson Gallares’ Eagle Scout project. Now that’s it’s complete, he has donated it to Airbase Arizona Flying Museum in Mesa.
Aircraft sales grow 13% so far in 2021
After a dismal 2020, aircraft deliveries are up so far in 2021, according to new figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. “The first nine months of 2021 have shown great progress and we look forward to seeing how the year closes out,” GAMA President Pete Bunce said.
Accident Case Study: Into Thin Air
A new Accident Case Study from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Institute looks at the events that led a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 to crash shortly after departing Aspen, Colorado.
Less flying led to fewer fatalities in 2020
Most aviation deaths in 2020 took place during general aviation operations, where 332 people were killed, compared to 414 the year before, according to statistic released by the National Transportation Safety Board.
If you can’t make it to Oshkosh…
You can now buy EAA hats, T-shirts, and more at Amazon.com.