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NEWS
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| Push for so-called privatization over—for now |
| The leading proponent of legislation calling for the removal of air traffic control from the FAA announced last week that he would no longer pursue the controversial proposal. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) cited a lack of support among congressional Republicans. AOPA President Mark Baker thanked members for their many calls and letters to Capitol Hill and said, “In dropping the controversial air traffic control proposal, there’s now a chance to do something that all segments of aviation have been asking for—a long-term reauthorization bill.” READ MORE › |
| Aircraft manufacturers saw ‘encouraging results’ in 2017 |
| Growing deliveries of piston airplanes, business jets, and rotorcraft led to an “encouraging” 2017 highlighted by stabilization of the rotorcraft sector after several down years, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association said. READ MORE › |
| Reedley College adds professional pilot program |
| Reedley College, Reedley, California, has added a flight science degree program that will begin in August. JB Aeronautics in Fresno will provide flight training. The two-year program is designed to accommodate students with no previous flying experience. They will graduate with an associate degree; instrument and multiengine ratings; and private, commercial, and flight instructor certificates, according to YourCentralValley.com.
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| Career fair is Sun ’n Fun’s ‘best-kept secret’ |
| Aviation job seekers attending the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo can explore “one of the best-kept secrets” during a free career fair April 11. Fourteen aviation companies will be represented, and the event is free with a Sun ’n Fun general admission ticket. READ MORE › |
| Young aviators to descend on Triple Tree |
| Two pilots are out to launch “the young people’s Oshkosh” June 8 through 10 at Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina. They pledge to make the first-ever Young Aviators Fly-In a low-cost, fun event with options that keep visitors occupied and engaged. READ MORE › |
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