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The forums typically attract about 2,500 attendees and include 150 indoor exhibits and a static display of about 35 aircraft.
Textron Aviation launched the Pilot Development Program in 2016 partly in response to the pilot shortage.
The U.S. Army has trained nearly 1,500 student pilots on the Airbus UH-72A.
The program partners universities and industry with local high schools to teach rotor-specific aviation flight training and technician classes.
Similar courses for the Gulfstream G650 and G280 are expected to be offered this fall.
With a fleet of Diamond and Cessna trainers, Daytona Beach, Florida-based Phoenix East Aviation has been in business since 1972.
Boeing has been involved for many years in STEM education in Brazil and recently extended its commitment in the country.
Canadian training specialist’s South American business aviation and helicopter training center is in São Paulo.
The organization's Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee will hand out nearly $40,000 in scholarships at next year's conference in Charlotte.
The on-demand charter broker hopes to lure young people to aviation careers through scholarships, event support.