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  1. Speech Recognition Systems for GA Pilots Being Studied

    General Aviation (GA) pilots are needed for a study underway by researchers at Florida Institute of Technology and Purdue University. The online study, partially funded by the Federal Aviation…

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  2. Air Cargo Industry Grows

    While passenger service volume continues to struggle as the global pandemic maintains its stranglehold on the airline industry, one aviation bright spot is the air cargo industry. Express carrier…

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  3. Pilots’ Brains ARE Different

    The results of a small scientific study performed in China indicate that pilots' brains are different than the brains of people who don't fly. The researchers concluded that the brains of pilots are…

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  4. Falwell Airport 100LL Fuel Price Reduced

    Falwell Airport's price of 100LL fuel has dropped to $3.39 per gallon effective November 15, 2020. Fuel is available during the normal business hours of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on…

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  5. NBAA Webinar Discusses Diversity in the Workforce

    A diverse workforce is essential for the industry's future success, however, in a field like aircraft maintenance it can be a challenge to appeal to workers when the talent pool is dominated by men…

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  6. CAE Forecasts Need for 260,000 New Pilots through 2029

    Despite the Covid-19 pandemic's toll on the current civil aviation market, CAE forecasts a global demand for 260,000 new pilots over the next decade. Releasing the 2020-2029 CAE Pilot Demand Outlook…

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  7. NBAA Survey Finds Many Covid-related Furloughs Recalled

    An NBAA survey has revealed that more companies used furloughs rather than layoffs during the Covid-19 pandemic and that many of those affected have returned to work. The survey, conducted as part of…

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  8. Bombardier Apprenticeship Program Earns U.S. Accreditation

    The Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program (BAAP) has received its official U.S. Department of Labor registration, the company announced on Wednesday. The two-year program, which was launched in…

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  9. Blue Angels Hornets Make Final Flight

    The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron conducted the last flight using its F/A-18 A/B/C/D Hornets on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. The aircraft, which the Blue Angels have flown for…

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  10. 6,586 Single-Engine Cessnas Get Airworthiness Directive

    6,586 Single-Engine Cessnas Get Airworthiness Directive If you own a Cessna 180, 182 or 185, you may need to check whether your aircraft is one of which impacted by the Federal Aviation…

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  11. New NBAA Resource Provides Guidance for Safe UAS Operations

    New NBAA Resource Provides Guidance for Safe UAS Operations NBAA's Emerging Technologies Committee recently published the first entry in a new content series on safety management system (SMS)…

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  12. New National Defense Airspace Declared

    As ballots continue to be counted in the 2020 presidential election, the Federal Aviation Administration has designated former Vice President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Del., as "national…

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  13. GA AWARDS PROGRAM – Nomination deadline 11/30/20

    The General Aviation Awards Program is a cooperative effort between the FAA and industry sponsors to annually recognize outstanding individuals in flight instruction, maintenance, and those serving…

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  14. Congressman Beyer Introduces Aviation Preparedness Legislation

    U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) introduced into Congress a measure designed to develop a national aviation preparedness plan regarding future public health emergencies. The…

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  15. Boeing is Optimistic about Aviation Industry

    Boeing's latest 20-year pilot and technician outlook leaves reasons to be hopeful despite the COVID-19 pandemic, say officials at JSfirm.com, which provides an aviation job website. Hiring is…

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  16. NBAA-Supported Relay in the Sky Concludes in Washington, DC

    The 98-city, 38-day America's Operation Thank You: Relay in the Sky, which honored healthcare workers across the country, wrapped up Oct. 30 at Signature Flight Support at Ronald Reagan Washington…

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  17. New Autonomous Drone Designed to Ferry Commuters

    Meet KITE, an Autonomous Drone concept designed to ferry commuters in the post-covid era. The push for viable electric air taxis has only intensified amid the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in China…

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  18. FAA Introduces BEYOND Program for UAS Integration

    The Federal Aviation Administration is tackling the remaining challenges of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration into the National Airspace System through a new program called BEYOND. These…

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  19. 2020 U. S. Air Force AOPA High School Virtual Aviation STEM Symposium

    The 2020 U. S. Air Force AOPA High School Virtual Aviation STEM Symposium will be held on November 17 beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Symposium brings together dedicated educators from across the…

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  20. New Nonstop Service from RIC

    JetBlue has begun ticket sales on three new nonstop routes from Richmond International Airport. JetBlue will begin flying from RIC to Tampa, Florida, on November 19. On December 18, the airline…

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  21. Dynamic Aviation Begins Search for Amelia Earhart’s Aircraft

    Nauticos provides ocean technology services and during its years of research, the company has been involved in many missions that help locate artifacts under water. Since the early 2000's…

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  22. Aviation-themed STEM Curriculum Targets Youths Ages 10–13

    Master Flight Instructor Publishes Four-Lesson Teaching Unit Rich Stowell Consulting recently released "Emily Flies the Tumblewing," an aviation-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math…

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  23. TSA shares five tips for travelers flying on Halloween

    If you're planning to fly on or before Halloween, here are a few tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address frequently asked questions that will help get you in the…

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  24. Three Aviation Halloween Events in Virginia

    Below are a few events that are taking place this weekend, and will include aviation and Halloween fun. Click on the event links for more information. The Military Aviation Museum is having a…

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  25. Sporty’s Releases 2021 Learn to Fly Course

    With the global pandemic keeping people at home or semi-isolated, Sporty's is taking advantage of the situation to improve its home study Learn to Fly Course. This latest iteration includes expanded…

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