The U.S. Department of Transportation’s $3 billion Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection program will provide grants to retain, recall, or rehire the workforces of eligible aviation manufacturers and maintenance businesses, including their suppliers, during the pandemic. This temporary program requires a cost-sharing of 50% by employers and 50% by the federal government and can only be used to support the compensation of these workers.
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GA advocates fight proposed legislation that would hobble NYC’s helicopter industry
The GA advocates emphasized that New York City does not have jurisdiction to impose the restrictions set forth in the two bills. The proposals are preempted by federal law, with only the FAA having the ability to regulate aviation over the city and the terms of access to public heliports, the GA advocates advise city officials.
Applications now open for GAMA scholarship
Deadline is April 16 to apply for the $2,000 scholarship.
Piston airplane deliveries rebound
“This latest shipment report gives insight into how the industry is faring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Pandemic tanks aircraft sales in first half of 2020
“It should come as no surprise to anyone that the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the general aviation industry in the second quarter.”
Piston airplane and biz jet deliveries reach decade highs
The piston engine airplane market in North America accounted for 66.4% of all shipments. The second largest market for piston airplanes for the fifth year in a row was the Asia-Pacific market at 12.8%, according to the report.
Applications open for GAMA scholarship
Deadline to apply is April 15.
Aviation Design Challenge launches
This is the eighth year for the challenge.
Mixed bag for aircraft deliveries
The value of airplane deliveries in the first six months of 2019 was $9 billion, a 12.9% increase.