A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
Briefings
EAA hosts inaugural Learn to Fly Week in May
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural Learn to Fly Week May 15-20, 2023, with five days of free webinars, as well as in-person Flying Start events.
Pilot flustered by aircraft that looked like it was trying to hit him
This aircraft started following very closely, getting to a point where it was unsafe and I felt like he was trying to hit us.
MyGoFlight teams with California Aeronautical University
MyGoFlight (MGF) and California Aeronautical University (CAU) have partnered to provide CAU students a variety of the company’s pilot equipment at a discounted rate.
Corsair reunion planned for Oshkosh 2023
AirVenture attendees will have the opportunity to visit the new Corsair display inside the EAA Aviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission.
Textron opens parts stockroom in Fairbanks
Textron Aviation has increased the number of parts located in Alaska to better support customers who fly Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, according to company officials.
New business aviation group launches in south Texas
While the South Texas Business Aviation Association is based at Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU), it also covers San Antonio and Austin.
Lincoln Park Aviation named Pipistrel distributor
With more than 35 years of experience in aviation, the New Jersey company will handle sales and support in 15 eastern states for Pipistrel’s aircraft, including the electric Velis Electro and the Panthera.
AeroBrigham expands at KLUD
The new hangar will be used exclusively to support helicopters while the current facility will be dedicated to fixed wing MRO, support, and completions, company officials explained.