Category: Aerospace and Aviation
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NGPA Winter Warm-Up Registration Now Open – NGPA Celebrates 10th Industry Expo
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The NGPA is thrilled to announce another captivating series of events set to take place in the sunny city of Palm Springs. The NGPA Palm Springs Events will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+…
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Aero XR Solutions Awarded Seat on $32B Air Force TSA IV Contract in Unrestricted Category
ORLANDO, Fla. — The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Aero XR Solutions “AXR” a prime contract position on the highly coveted Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) 10-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract in the Unrestricted Pool. AXR Solutions, a dynamic joint venture between Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light company,…
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NGPA Launches 25th Scholarship Cycle with Offerings Over $500k
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Today, the NGPA proudly announces the opening of their most generous scholarship offering in the organization’s history. This year NGPA celebrates a momentous milestone: 25 years of scholarships. NGPA is offering over $500,000 in scholarship dollars to their membership this year!
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NGPA Stands With Transgender Aviation Community
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The NGPA strongly condemns Sen. Cruz’s transphobic statement. Safety of flight is threatened by statements like Sen. Cruz’. NGPA recognizes that inclusivity and CRM are fundamental safety of flight issues. When pilots and aviation professionals across disciplines are unable to bring their whole selves to work, CRM breaks down, and…
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United Airlines, Inc. has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite
RICHMOND, Va. — United Airlines, Inc. in Dulles, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles International Airport is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private…
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NGPA Announces New Executive Director, Justin Ellixson-Andrews
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director…
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NGPA Announces New Executive Director, Justin Ellixson-Andrews
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director…
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One of the Largest Pilot Hiring Events to be Hosted Next Month in California by NGPA
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — NGPA – one of the largest pilot hiring career expo events in the United States – is coming to Palm Springs, CA on February 9, 2023. The two-day NGPA Industry Expo Presented by United Airlines will bring together over 100 exhibitors, including major airlines, to meet with job seekers and discuss…
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Chartright Air Group adds two new Cessna aircraft to its growing fleet of managed business jets
TORONTO, Ontario — Chartright Air Group has announced that it has added two new Cessna aircraft, a Citation X and Citation Excel. The Cessna Citation X will be based at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Manufactured by Cessna, the aircraft has a range of 3,000 nm and a cruise speed of 525…