The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is searching for a new president. On Wednesday the organization announced Darren Pleasance, the current president and CEO, will be moving into an advisory capacity to support AOPA and the board of trustees as they look for their next leader. Pleasance was named president and CEO in January
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On Wednesday, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced that President and CEO Darren Pleasance is stepping out of the day-to-day CEO role and moving into an advisory capacity to support the organization and its Board of Trustees during the search for a new leader. According to AOPA’s press release, the move comes as
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Flight TrainingStudents enrolled in the air traffic operations program at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, have a new tool to prepare them for careers. This month ASU is opening a new simulator lab designed to prepare students for certification with the FAA. The simulation technology comes from UFA Inc., which has been providing training
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On Tuesday, the House voted 217–214 to approve a comprehensive appropriations package funding the Department of Transportation, including $22.2 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration, ending the partial government shutdown that began Jan. 31. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) bill provides a $235 million increase for the Air Traffic Organization,
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Flight TrainingEvery day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily. Today’s Top Pick is a 2018 Lancair LX7-20. The Lancair LX7-20 is a total
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Vietjet Air has announced that it has ordered an additional 44 GTF-powered Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including 24 A321neos and 20 A321XLRs, with Pratt & Whitney announced to provide the engine maintenance through a 12-year EngineWise® comprehensive service agreement. This brings Vietjet Air’s total orders to 137 GTF-powered aircraft, and deliveries will start in July
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Amman-based aircraft MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), Joramco, has announced the graduation of the first group of Joramco team members from its Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) programme, achieving the EASA Type Rating for the Airbus A320. The graduates completed their comprehensive SOJT programme at Joramco in partnership with FSTC Europe
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Enterprise cloud software provider IFS has announced a new collaboration with Albatechnics, an Italy‑based aviation maintenance and engineering provider, to enhance maintenance execution, improve supply‑chain visibility, and accelerate turnaround performance using advanced digital tools and integrated workflows. As Albatechnics continues expanding its operational footprint, the company is investing in modern, data‑driven MRO capabilities to support
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South Korean airline Air Premia and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen have signed a landmark agreement for comprehensive maintenance services for airframe related components. The services will be performed at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen’s facility and will support Air Premia’s fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft powered by Trent 1000 engines. The 10 year contract covers MRO), modification,
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