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Doug Matthews Inducted into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame

Vintage Aviation News

A 28,000-hour pilot, Matthews began flying at age 14 and went on to serve two tours in Vietnam as a U.S. Doug Matthews in the cockpit of the F-86 Sabre ” Skyblazers” Matthews spent 11 years flying for Delta Air Lines, piloting the DC-9, DC-8, B-727, and L-1011. Matthews impact extended well beyond business.

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What Is A Fixed Base Operator (FBO) In Aviation?

Northstar VFR

By Jordan Bullock, CFI & Boeing 737 Pilot One of the best things about choosing Aviation as a career field is the diversity of flying that you can find yourself getting paid for. Obviously, the airlines get the majority of the popularity when it comes to the trajectory for a pilot's career. So let's go over exactly what an FBO is!

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North Iowa Area Community College to Offer Professional Pilot Program

Flying Magazine

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), the oldest community college in the Midwest state, is launching a professional pilot program in the fall. Laura Wood, dean of agriculture and skilled trades at Mason City, Iowa-based NIACC said the program’s development stemmed from the growing industry need for pilots.

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FAA Asks For User Input On High-Octane Unleaded Fuel

AV Web

In conjunction with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, the FAA announced today it is calling on pilots, aircraft owners, mechanics and fixed-base operators (FBOs) to document and report their experiences with a new, high-octane unleaded aviation fuel available at various airports across our nation.

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The hangar that shaped aviation: From Santos-Dumont to the private jet-era

Aerotime

Moments later, the passengers are met with the epitome of modern private aviation, an ultra-exclusive Fixed-Base Operator (FBO), complete with avant-garde architecture, electric neo-punk luxury cars, and a dedicated concierge team. Inside, the hum of efficiency is underscored by the gentle notes of a grand piano.

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13 Low Hour Pilot Jobs To Jumpstart Your Career

Pilot Job Central

It Can Be Difficult Landing Your First Pilot Job – But it Doesn’t Have to Be The Employment Catch-22 – employers want you to have experience before they’ll hire you. But how do you gain experience when every entry level pilot job is requiring experience to be hired? Pilot Jobs aren’t exempt from the employment catch-22.

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Phillips 66 Aviation expands its FBO network with AirQuest Aviation

Professional Pilot

As one of the largest refiners in the United States and a major contract jet and avgas fuel supplier to private, commercial and military aviation, Phillips 66 continues to strengthen its network by providing fixed-base operators (FBOs) with the resources they need to attract more pilots and succeed.