May/June 2022

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A Race for Veterans, Workers

June 20, 2023
Aviation positions have a rich tradition of employing veterans. Aviation is a crucial pillar of U.S. armed forces since the end of World War II. The growth of aircraft use and...
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In the Post-Pandemic World, General Aviation is Taking Off

June 21, 2022
While the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a devastating blow to aviation across the globe, it also caused a resurgence in one key sector of the industry – general aviation.
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Your Mobile Home

June 16, 2022
In its 1999 notice of proposed rulemaking that modernized the repair station certification regulations, the agency affirmatively provided a method for its Part 145 certificate...
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So What?

June 16, 2022
As I’m getting off the plane from MRO Americas, it’s hard to describe the mixture of excitement and exhaustion filling my body. It’s amazing to see the industry bounce back from...

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Bombardier Introduces Global 8000 Aircraft, the Flagship for a New Era in Business Aviation

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Flightstar Completes 1000th Engine Change on Embraer 145 Series

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CAE Set to Break Ground on New Savannah Business Aviation Training Center Dedicated to Training on Gulfstream Aircraft

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King Aerospace DOE Team Recognized for Outstanding Performance Second Year in a Row

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ElectriCorr VpCI-238 and 239

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Keyless Entry Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet

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Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) for MRO Hangars

May 12, 2022
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Airbus Partners with MAGicALL to Develop the Electric Motors of CityAirbus NextGen

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