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| Industry rallies to make GA lead-free by 2030 |
| General aviation leaders, petroleum industry stakeholders, and the U.S. government announced an ambitious commitment on February 23 to transition to lead-free aviation fuels for all piston-engine aircraft by the end of 2030. The initiative is called EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions). EAGLE will conduct its activities under four pillars: regulatory and safety policy, unleaded fuel testing and qualification, research and development, and business infrastructure and implementation. Some of its goals include researching and testing for a viable, safe, high-octane replacement for 100-octane, low-lead, while also maintaining 100LL availability and airport access during the transition.
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| Aircraft market roars back |
| Airplane makers reported gains in all segments, with standout sales totals for some spotted in the 2021 industry data released February 23 by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. When compared to 2020 figures, all aircraft segments (GA aircraft and business jets) saw an increase in shipments. Preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $25.2 billion, an increase of 10.2 percent over the previous year. The total preliminary value of airplane deliveries for 2021 is set at $21.6 billion, an increase of 7.6 percent. Helicopters accounted for $3.7 billion, an increase of 28.0 percent from 2020.
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| FSANA compiles list of designated pilot examiners willing to travel |
| The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has compiled a list of designated pilot examiners (DPEs) who are willing to travel to other states to complete practical tests. “While this effort is being made in general, it is even more relevant as many DPEs self-selected to delay a return to providing practical tests during this period of COVID-19 uncertainties,” FSANA said. The list of examiners with contact information is available on the FSANA website. Designated pilot examiners who would like to be added to the list should email FSANA with name, city, state, email, and phone number.
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| Southwest Airlines to open high school internship program |
| Southwest Airlines is looking for high school students to apply to an internship program for summer 2022. Internships are paid and part time. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors and 16 years old by June 13, and a 2.75 cumulative grade point average is preferred. Applications will be accepted March 6 through 13. For more information, email [email protected] or see the website.
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| Piper Aircraft to host informational sessions for apprenticeship program |
| Piper Aircraft's apprenticeship program will host informational sessions in March and April for prospective candidates. Apprentices will undergo on-the-job and classroom training to qualify as journeymen in aircraft assembly. The sessions will take place March 3 and April 21 at 6 p.m. Eastern time. Sessions are open to prospective apprentices and family members. Piper announced its apprenticeship program in October 2018 after booking orders to manufacture more than 200 aircraft.
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