A new report puts general aviation's U.S. economic contribution at $339.2 billion in total output and 1.33 million jobs - numbers every pilot should know.
TowerWomen in Aviation International's Girls in Aviation Day opens real hangars to young people each September, directly targeting aviation's gender gap and its operational pilot shortage.
TowerEpic Flight Academy is adding A&P test prep courses in Florida and Kentucky, addressing a projected global shortage of 610,000 aviation maintenance technicians.
TowerThe GAO is pushing the FAA to fix an eligibility gap that blocks high school aviation maintenance students from qualifying for A&P knowledge tests.
TowerAOPA's first Aviation Career Expo runs November 13–14, 2025 in Phoenix, connecting job seekers with employers across the entire aviation industry.
TowerThe U.S. Air Force is roughly 1,000 fighter pilots short, and a $50,000 retention bonus isn't closing the gap against airline salaries topping $400,000.
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