A new Business Aviation Survey from JSfirm.com found that flight hours finds that hiring is on the upswing as companies see a jump in flight hours.
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Airframes Alaska acquires Alaska Tent and Tarp
Airframes Alaska has acquired Alaska Tent and Tarp, with plans to add more aviation and backcountry products.
Ranger Airfield’s Inaugural Raffle names a winner
A New Jersey pilot wins the inaugural raffle at Ranger Airfield in Texas, taking home a 1962 Cessna 150. Next year’s raffle prize: A restored 1946 Piper J-3 Cub.
Poll reaffirms importance of business aviation to companies and communities
The latest Harris Poll finds that business aviation remains a vital tool for both companies and smaller communities.
Forecast calls for 7,700 new biz jets through 2028
Honeywell forecasts up to 7,700 new business jet deliveries worth $251 billion from 2019 to 2028, a 2% increase from last year’s forecast.
EAA receives $1 million for young pilots’ flight training
A $1 million grant will fund $10,000 scholarships for flight training for young people.
Piper launches apprenticeship program
Piper Aircraft has launched an apprenticeship program to help meet its demand for new employees.
Alsim opens new location in Florida
Alsim has opened a new location in Florida.
Unleaded fuels testing not expected to be complete until 2020
FAA testing of an unleaded avgas is now expected to be complete in mid-2020.