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CAE to Deploy Bombardier Global 6000/6500 Full Flight Simulator to Support Military Training

CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security has been awarded a contract from Leidos on the Department of Defense’s Sentinel task order for a dedicated Full Flight Simulator (FFS) in the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 configuration at the Dothan Training Center to support the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES).

Under the terms of the contract, CAE will build and deliver a 7000XR FFS to support the U.S. Army G-2 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Task Force and the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) requirements of providing timely, relevant, and accurate intelligence to tactical, operational, and strategic commanders.

The Bombardier Global 6000/6500 aircraft was selected as the new manned aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform to meet current and emerging requirements. The platform supports the critical needs of speed, range, endurance-at-range, and altitude to overcome the physical challenges without sacrificing the unique quality and capability of collection that airborne ISR provides.

“As Bombardier’s Global 6500 Authorized Training Provider, CAE is uniquely positioned to provide the U.S. Army with a turnkey Global 6000/6500 solution to meet their training requirements,” says Daniel Gelston, President, CAE Defense & Security. “We look forward to supporting HADES and the advancement of this next-generation airborne ISR system.”

CAE is pleased to continue its support of military modernization through its advanced technology and training solutions.

Source: CAE Press Release
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Flight School Management Software, FlightLogger, Introduces Seamless Integration with Billing and Accounting Platform QuickBooks

FlightLogger is thrilled to announce their latest milestone: a groundbreaking integration with QuickBooks, streamlining the billing processes for flight schools. This integration represents a huge leap forward in simplifying administrative tasks, making billing more efficient and convenient than ever before.

Flight schools around the world rely on QuickBooks for their accounting needs. Recognizing the importance of streamlining billing operations, FlightLogger has seamlessly integrated with QuickBooks to create a symbiotic solution that minimizes administrative burdens for flight training organizations.

With the FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration, the ongoing process of invoicing training and other activities has been meticulously crafted to ensure unparalleled convenience. Once enabled in FlightLogger, the integration works seamlessly to automatically generate invoice drafts whenever a flight activity is logged. This groundbreaking feature not only accelerates the billing process but also ensures accuracy and efficiency in generating invoices.

The heart of this integration lies in cutting-edge AI technology. FlightLogger’s innovative AI system matches each logged activity with the corresponding billing items in a flight school’s QuickBooks account. This eminimizes the need for manual data entry, reducing the potential for errors and discrepancies. Flight school administrators can simply review and verify the generated invoices before transferring them into QuickBooks. In just a few clicks, the invoice is ready to be sent to students or customers, saving valuable time and effort.

“We understand the intricate challenges faced by flight schools in managing their billing processes,” said Kenneth Jeppesen, Founder and CEO at FlightLogger. “Our integration with QuickBooks aims to alleviate these challenges by providing a seamless, automated solution that empowers flight schools to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional training experiences.”

The FlightLogger-QuickBooks integration is offered as an optional add-on to the FlightLogger software. Flight schools interested in harnessing the power of this innovative solution can reach out to FlightLogger for a personalized demonstration and pricing information.

Source: FlightLogger
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Textron Announces Latest Appointment for President & CEO of Textron eAviation

Textron Inc. announced that Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, at Textron Aviation, has been named President & CEO of Textron eAviation effective August 31, 2023.

Shortt has 27 years of experience with Textron Aviation, holding leadership positions across its sales and marketing and customer service functions. Most recently, she served as senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, and president of Able Aerospace and McCauley Propeller Systems. She has also served as senior vice president, Customer Service, senior vice president, Sales, and vice president, International Sales. Shortt will report to Scott C. Donnelly, Textron chairman & CEO.

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.

Source: Textron
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US Regional Airline, Piedmont Airlines, Launches Tour Including Promoting Flight Training and Offer Scholarships

Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group, is excited to announce its upcoming nationwide Aviation Career Exploration Tour. This tour aims to inspire and guide individuals interested in pursuing a career in aviation by offering unique opportunities to interact with industry professionals, explore aviation schools, and learn about scholarship and career advancement opportunities.

The tour has begun on National Aviation Day, August 19, and will wind from New Jersey to Florida with celebrations in 12 locations including Trenton, Pittsburgh, Charlotte and Orlando.

Event Highlights:

  • Interactive sessions with aviation professionals, including pilots and maintenance experts
  • Tours of aviation institutes and academies
  • Information on scholarship programs and financial assistance for aspiring aviators
  • Prize giveaways, including AAdvantage Miles and valuable aviation gear
  • Special appearances by chief pilots and industry icons
  • Opportunities to explore career paths in aviation, from flight operations to aircraft maintenance

“We are celebrating aviation and introducing a new generation to aviation careers,” said Jacqueline Jennings, vice president of People and Communications at Piedmont. “Piedmont is growing and hiring in just about every department from pilots and maintenance technicians to payroll and recruiting. Anyone who ever considered a career in aviation is welcome to come out and visit with us.”

Piedmont operates a growing fleet of Embraer 145 regional aircraft and runs ground operations at more than 80 airport locations across the United States. Incentives for joining Piedmont range from full tuition payment for aircraft maintenance technicians to $100,000 for experienced pilots willing to fly for Piedmont for two years.

“Piedmont offers stability and growth in an industry that has seen some turbulence,” added Edward Leverton, vice president of Flight Operations. “Many of our pilots have come from other airlines because they know Piedmont will be beneficial professionally and financially. We just make it easy.”

Everyone is welcome to visit the bus over the two-week journey. Piedmont will also land an Embraer 145 in three locations (see below) and open the aircraft up for tours. Students interested in flying or maintenance are encouraged to attend.

Schedule of Events:

  • Saturday, August 19
    • Trenton, NJ
    • Infinity Flight School 10 W Piper Ave, Ewing Township, NJ 08628
    • 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • Catered lunch at 1 p.m. (while supplies last)
    • AAdvantage miles giveaway
    • $1,000 scholarship available for a student attending Infinity Flight School
  • Sunday, August 20
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    • Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) School of Specialized Technology
    • 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122
    • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • $1,000 scholarship for a student attending PIA-Pittsburgh
    • Sonic Tools backpack giveaway
  • Monday, August 21
    • Manassas, VA
    • Chantilly Air – Manassas Regional Airport
    • 10660 Skyview Terrace UNIT 100, Manassas, VA 20110
    • 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
    • AAdvantage Miles giveaway
    • See yourself in the Flight Deck on Piedmont’s Embraer 145
  • Tuesday, August 22
    • Norfolk, VA
    • Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)
    • 2329 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • Norfolk Tides Baseball Game Harbor Park
    • 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
    • 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET
    • $1,000 scholarship for a student attending AIM-Norfolk
    • Sonic Tools backpack giveaway
    • Stay cool with an ice cream truck vendor
    • Win tickets to the Norfolk Tides game on 8/22
  • Wednesday, August 23
    • New Bern, NC
    • D2 Flight Academy 820 Aviation Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • $1,000 Veteran scholarship to a student attending D2
    • Half-price discovery flights at D2
    • Cookout by Piedmont Airlines
    • See yourself in the flight deck of Piedmont’s Embraer 145
  • Thursday, August 24
    • Myrtle Beach, SC:
    • Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA)
    • 1038 Shine Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball Game Pelicans Ballpark
    • 1251 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    • 7:05 p.m. ET
    • $1,000 Scholarship for a student attending PIA-Myrtle Beach
    • Sonic Tools backpack giveaway
    • Win tickets to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans baseball game
  • Friday, August 25
    • Charlotte, NC
    • CLT Old Terminal – 4700 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28208
    • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • On-site hiring event for Piedmont Ground Handling
    • Internal career fair for current team members
    • AAdvantage Miles giveaway
  • Saturday, August 26
    • Atlanta, GA: DeKalb
    • Peachtree Airport
    • 2000 Airport Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341 Parking lot at the base of ATC tower
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
    • Meet one of Piedmont’s chief pilots
    • AAdvantage Miles Giveaway
    • Catered lunch
  • Sunday, August 27
    • Daytona Beach, FL
    • Epic Flight Academy
    • 1919 N Dixie Fwy Suite B, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
    • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
    • BBQ food truck
    • $1,000 scholarship for a student attending Epic
    • AAdvantage Miles giveaway
  • Monday, August 28
    • Orlando, FL
    • Lake Eola Park
    • 512 East Washington St, Orlando, FL
    • 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
    • AAdvantage Mile giveaways
    • Meet one of Piedmont’s chief pilots
    • Direct Entry Captain Social at  4 p.m. – 6 p.m. with food
  • Tuesday, August 29
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL
    • Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
    • 2031 NW 53rd St Building 2A, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
    • AAdvantage Mile giveaways
    • Pizza will be delivered to five flight schools in the area
  • Wednesday, August 30
    • Lakeland, FL
    • Aerospace Center for Excellence
    • 4075 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811
    • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
    • See yourself in the Flight Deck of Piedmont’s Embraer 145
    • Meet stunt pilot Susan Dacy, sponsored by Piedmont

About Piedmont Airlines

Piedmont Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland. Piedmont operates 250 flights per day with a fleet of Embraer 145 regional aircraft, providing passenger service into American Airlines hubs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, North Carolina. Piedmont’s award-winning ground handling team provides safe, reliable ground service to American Airlines passengers in 80 cities across the United States. Piedmont employs over 10,000 aviation specialists from coast to coast.

Source: Piedmont Airlines
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US based United Airlines Pledges $1.25 Million in Support of Aviation and STEM Projects

As millions of students get ready to head back to school, United Airlines is stepping in to help families and educators with the rising costs of supplies and classroom necessities. United will donate $1.25 million to DonorsChoose.Org to fund aviation, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) projects across classrooms in the airline’s seven Hub markets: Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., New York, Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as in Phoenix and across Hawaii.

“Whether it’s using model planes to teach middle schoolers the dynamics of flight or taking a field trip to see how a simulator works, we’re proud to help teachers get the resources to inspire the next generation of aviators,” said Josh Earnest, United’s Senior Vice President, and Chief Communications Officer. “We’re proud to team up with DonorsChoose to support teachers who are doing incredible work and changing the lives of students around the country.”

The contribution from United will fund all aviation classroom projects currently posted on DonorsChoose.org, and the remaining funds will be used over the next few months during a matching campaign to fund more aviation and STEM-focused projects. If teachers in the selected cities are interested in submitting a project to be considered for funding, they can visit donorschoose.org/teachers.

DonorsChoose.Org connects the public to teachers from public schools who need money to buy school supplies and pay for other program expenses for their students. It was founded by a public high school teacher in the Bronx, NY in 2000. Donors Choose ensures the integrity of funding every step of every project by vetting all requests, purchasing each item, and shipping materials directly to verified teachers.

“United Airlines is helping classrooms launch into the new school year, with resources that will help aviation and STEM students thrive,” said Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose. “Through this campaign, United Airlines is empowering youth who are tomorrow’s scientists, aviators, and engineers. This partnership will foster the beginnings of future careers.”

With nearly 100,000 employees worldwide, United offers a wide variety of career opportunities within the STEM field ranging from pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, flight dispatchers, and network planners. As the largest airline in the world, measured by available seat miles, United has embarked on an ambitious growth plan with 700 new aircraft on order over the next 10 years and plans to hire 15,000 employees this year alone.

About United 

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.

About DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 5.8 million people and partners have contributed over $1 billion to support more than 2 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability.

Source: United Airlines Press Release
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