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China Aviation Veteran Named UN’s Secretary General

In the United Nation’s 70-year history, a woman has been elected to serve as the secretary general of the UN’s aviation agency. On March 11, the aviation’s governing council of the United Nation’s elected Fang Liu, a Chinese aviation veteran, as the agency’s new secretary general. Ms. Liu ran against candidates from Australia, India and […]

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Cincinnati Aviation Manufacturer Makes First Acquisition

Cincinnati-based aircraft manufacturer Field Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Field Aerospace, has made its first acquisition.  The company purchased Aerospace Systems Engineering and Support (ASES) by Rockwell Collins. Rockwell Collins Inc. is located in Iowa and is the world’s leading aerospace defense company that provides IT services and avionic support to government agencies. Field Aerospace […]

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Jobs in Aviation Making Traveling Safer Despite the Odds

Despite the two major aviation disasters, travel statistics showed that 2014 was the safest travel year for aviation. The International Air Transport Association, IATA, revealed that while more people died in 2014 air accidents, the number of fatalities versus the number of travelers was a record low in the history of commercial aviation. Chief executive […]

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Aviation Job Given to Actor Harrison Ford

Actor Harrison Ford is a man of many talents; including saving the world as Indiana Jones and winning the hearts of many as Han Solo in Star Wars.  Before his recent publicity of landing his vintage airplane on a golf course after reporting engine failure, many Harrison Ford fans did not know that the American […]

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The Aviation Industry Brings Charleston’s Local Economy a Whopping $13.9 Billion

Every city in America has their own stimulant for their local economy – Detroit manufactures cars, Wisconsin is known for their dairy products, Florida has produce, etc. But of all the things that could stimulate the local economy in Charleston, South Carolina, the aviation industry is proving to be an economical stimulant.   A recent […]

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Does Your Aircraft Dispatching Course Meet Recent FAA Changes?

If you are an aircraft dispatcher or are considering enrolling in an aircraft dispatcher course, the new FAA proposed changes could affect you. In November of 2014, the FAA proposed a new policy for what they believe is a ‘flaw’ in aircraft dispatcher school certification. The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, is the government regulated sanction […]

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Stimulated Economy has Airlines Seeking Employees at Trade Shows

The 32nd Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show in Puyallup, Washington has grown immensely in the past 15 years. Last year, the conference grew by over 12,000 flying fanatics, for its two day workshop. The two day conference and trade show has over 350 aviation-related vendors and over 75 hours of instruction seminars. While attendees […]

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Could GE Cause an Aviation Employment Demand?

A joint venture by General Electric and French manufacturer Snecma (a division of Safran), is currently creating the most fuel efficient and advanced jet engine called LEAP. General Electric has been a pioneer of innovation for over a century, since their start in 1876. Widely diversified, GE has teams working in all areas; including: research, […]

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How Many FAA-Approved Aircraft Dispatching Schools are there?

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step to beginning your career as an aircraft dispatcher. One of the most important decisions that you will make when choosing your career path, is the school that will provide you the education for success. It is important to analyze the following features:   Recognized and accredited aircraft dispatching school […]

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Sheffield Supports the Aircraft Dispatching Federation

Sheffield School of Aeronautics has been laying the foundation for career seekers for over 65 years. With a reputation that surpasses all expectations, including the FAA-Standards, Sheffield is the industry leader in aircraft dispatching programs. As the world’s leading aircraft dispatching school, it is no surprise that Sheffield supports the Aircraft Dispatching Federation. The Aircraft […]

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