The new General Aviation Caucus was formed to educate legislators about the importance of general aviation to Colorado.
Briefings
Pandemic hit FBOs hard, analysts predict ‘very slow recovery’
Nearly 70% of FBOs in the U.S. and Canada suffered a decrease in fuel sales during 2020 due to the pandemic, according to a new survey.
ATP doubles capacity at KCRG
The Jacksonville Executive training center is one of the busiest in ATP’s nationwide network of more than 50 locations, with students at Jacksonville flying over 10,000 hours in 2020, according to company officials.
ACE names new executive director
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.
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.
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.