Aviation

FAA Allocates $13.5 Million for 32 Schools to Develop Future Pilots and Technicians

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will distribute funds totaling $13.5 million to thirty-two colleges in an effort to better recruit and prepare students for jobs as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.

The FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants programme will provide $4.5 million to twelve of the schools. With this support, the schools can develop and implement curriculum aimed at preparing high school students for careers in aviation, aerospace engineering, or drone operation. Grants can also be utilised to help instructors advance their careers.

The funds will be spread to 32 schools across the United States. The goal is to attract and train potential aviation students for industry branches that have suffered major obstacles as a result of the pandemic’s aftermath. Changes have modified the direction of aviation, affecting overall revenue for corporations and employees. It has led to a decline in industrial demand.
Grant recipients include:

Beaufort County Schools, Washington, N.C.: $374,930
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, N.C.: $393,142
Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, Wisc.: $27,800
Georgetown Independent School District, Georgetown, Texas: $462,208.95
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Harrisburg, Pa: $169,692.58
Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, Iowa: $493.,657
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio: $419,708.47
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.: $476,643
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio: $346,400
Pacific Aviation Northwest, Inc., Grant Pass, Ore.: $500,000
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.: $500,000
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Md.: $335,818

Grant recipients include:

AAR Aircraft Services, Inc., Oklahoma City, Okla.: $500,000
Aersale, Inc., Coral Gables, Fla.: $400,000
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School, Bessemer, Ala.: $398,375
Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Alexandria, La..: $500,000
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, Ohio: $493,277
Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.: $497,317
Conway School District, Conway, N.H.: $301,129
DFC, Inc., Woodland, Calif.: $500,000
Houston Community College System, Houston, Texas: $402,284
Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, Iowa: $302,816
Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, Iowa.: $500,000
Joby Elevate, Inc., Santa Cruz, Calif.: $500,000
Kenton County Airport Board, Hebron, Ky.: $479,000
Lewis University, Romeoville, Ill.: $496,016
Maysville Community and Technical College, Maysville, Ky.: $500,000
North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, N.D.: $307, 608
O.S. Johnson Technical Institute, Scranton, Pa.: $423,754
San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, Calif.: $498,555
Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tenn.: $500,000
Thomas University, Thomasville, Ga.: $499,869

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Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Manufacturing After Seven-Week Strike

In a crucial move for its recovery, Boeing has restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner, about a month after a significant seven-week strike involving 33,000 factory workers came to an end.

This marks a key milestone for the planemaker, which has been facing considerable challenges in recent years, including heavy debt and a series of setbacks.

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According to the report from Reuters, Boeing resumed the production of the 737 MAX jetliner last week, a pivotal step as the company aims to meet the growing global demand for air travel. With over 4,200 orders from airlines, Boeing’s ability to get the 737 MAX production line back in motion is vital for its financial recovery.

Although Boeing had previously planned to restart production earlier, the company faced numerous obstacles that delayed this process. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) head Mike Whitaker told Reuters on Thursday that while Boeing had not yet resumed production, they had plans to restart by the end of the month.

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The road to this point has been rocky for Boeing. Setbacks such as the tragic fatal crashes of the 737 MAX, the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain issues, production safety concerns, and increased regulatory scrutiny have all contributed to delays in the company’s efforts to ramp up production.

The seven-week strike, which involved thousands of Boeing’s factory workers, added yet another hurdle. Despite these challenges, production of the 737 MAX officially resumed on Friday, according to one of the anonymous sources.

Boeing, however, declined to comment on the matter. The planemaker is now focused on reaching its goal of producing 56 737 MAX airplanes per month, a target that has been delayed due to the many issues that have beset the company over the past few years.