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Elizabeth City State University, AeroX and Piedmont Flight Training have created an online aviation degree and flight-training program that will be based at Smith Reynolds Airport.

A collegiate team, the Flying Flashes from Kent State University, won the 45th Air Race Classic.

Previously known for smooth operations, Delta is struggling to adequately staff and complete flights on time.

Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, located at the Indianapolis International Airport (KIND), took delivery of an additional Diamond training aircraft this week.

The request, sent to the FAA last month, calls for an hours reduction for those in its Leadership in Flight Training program.

If United Airlines is going to hire 10,000 more pilots by 2030, as the company announced this week, it’s going to need a bigger training center.

*Arkansas’ oldest aviation firm has been acquired by capital investment company, Tricoastal Ventures *The financial terms of the deal were not disclose, Central has been in the hands of the Holbert family since its founding 82 years ago *Central will now offer services alongside Tricoastal companies, American Kodiak and Volare Air. Central Flying Service … Continue reading "Central Flying Service acquired by investment capital firm"

CJI Summary *Tricoastal Ventures has acquired Central Flying Service, based in Arkansas, US. *Central provides flight training, aircraft sales, heavy maintenance for propeller-driven and jet aircraft including aircraft painting, interior refurbishment, and avionics upgrades and repairs. *The company will be led by Phil Jordan as CEO and Herb Knight as chief operating officer, both of … Continue reading "Capital investment firm Tricoastal acquires Central Flying Service"

Thirty-nine million people are projected to travel Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

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