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Business Upturn
20-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Gleim Aviation Demonstrates Groundbreaking Training Technologies at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 19, 2025, 22:57 IST Gainesville, Fl., July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visit Gleim Aviation at Hangar A, Booth 1104 Press Conference: Monday, July 21, 2025, 1:30 p.m. CDT at EAA Press HQ Gleim Aviation, the trusted leader in aviation education, is redefining the future of pilot training. From July 21–27, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, flight training professionals, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts are invited to Hangar A, Booth 1104, to experience live demonstrations of innovative solutions designed to get pilots in the air—faster, more prepared, and safer. Spotlight on Innovation: Shaping the Future of Flight Training At this year's show, Gleim Aviation is showcasing a suite of new tools created to overcome aviation's biggest training challenges and deliver consistent, high-quality results: Gleim Digital Pilot Examiner™ (Gleim DPE): This groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind, new product brings authentic checkride preparation home. Using artificial intelligence and industry-leading training materials, Gleim DPE, powered by Call Simulator, replicates real-world oral exam scenarios and provides instant, personalized coaching–building true exam readiness and confidence. This groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind, new product brings authentic checkride preparation home. Using artificial intelligence and industry-leading training materials, Gleim DPE, powered by Call Simulator, replicates real-world oral exam scenarios and provides instant, personalized coaching–building true exam readiness and confidence. Career Pilot Training Logbook: Developed in partnership with flight training expert Jason Blair, this next-generation logbook sets a new benchmark for accuracy and reliability. With FAA-verified templates, robust endorsement options, and smart checklist– it supports CFIs, flight schools, and pilots by helping them reduce costly errors and delays. Developed in partnership with flight training expert Jason Blair, this next-generation logbook sets a new benchmark for accuracy and reliability. With FAA-verified templates, robust endorsement options, and smart checklist– it supports CFIs, flight schools, and pilots by helping them reduce costly errors and delays. Gleim FE-BATD Now with X-Plane 12: Take command of Gleim Aviation's FAA-approved Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) now powered by X-Plane 12. Students can log actual hours at over 14,000 worldwide virtual airports—maximizing efficiency and preparedness regardless of weather or scheduling obstacles. Take command of Gleim Aviation's FAA-approved Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) now powered by X-Plane 12. Students can log actual hours at over 14,000 worldwide virtual airports—maximizing efficiency and preparedness regardless of weather or scheduling obstacles. Cross-Check for Part 61 & 141: New for 2025, Cross-Check gives instructors real-time insight into student progress, eliminates guesswork, and ensures every lesson counts. This powerful, free system provides instructors and educators with insight into how their students' learning is progressing, allowing them to provide bespoke and specific tutelage before a flight lesson. 'Gleim's mission is to anticipate industry training challenges and deliver powerful, practical tools to overcome them—so pilots spend less time worrying and more time flying,' said Garrett Gleim, President, Gleim Aviation. 'At Oshkosh, we're not simply showcasing products, we're unveiling solutions that redefine aviation training from the ground up. Our vision is clear: empower learners, elevate safety, and reshape how aviation education delivers results.' Engage, Experience, and Elevate Your Training The Gleim Aviation team will be providing giveaways, live demonstrations, hands-on previews, and expert guidance throughout the show. Join Gleim Aviation at EAA Press HQ on Monday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. CDT Ryan Jeff, Part 141 Chief Instructor, Gleim Aviation, will provide an inside look at these innovations and discuss how Gleim is driving progress in aviation education training. Join Vicky Benzing, pilot, aerobatic performer, and air racer at the Gleim Aviation booth on Saturday, July 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT. Vicky, a Gleim trained pilot, will be signing autographed photos. Gleim Aviation – We Get You in The Air. About Gleim Aviation: Gleim was founded in 1974 by Dr. Irvin N. Gleim to help accounting students pass the CPA Exam. Based on its tremendous success, Dr. Gleim pivoted to his expertise in aviation, and with his desire to make pilot training more accessible, he developed Gleim Aviation, which set the standard for aviation education. The company's dedication to safety, professionalism, and excellence is evident in its extensive range of pilot training books, test prep materials, and online courses. These resources have helped pilots nationwide achieve success in their FAA knowledge and practical flight tests, making Gleim Aviation an industry leader. For more information, visit Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GenNx360 Capital Partners Portfolio Company Precision Aviation Group Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Acquisition of Turner Aviation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GenNx360 Capital Partners ('GenNx360'), a New York-based private equity firm investing in industrial and business services companies in the U.S. middle market, today announced that its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group, Inc. ('PAG'), has acquired Turner Aviation, a highly regarded aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider based in the United Kingdom. The acquisition of Turner Aviation marks PAG's entry into the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region and represents a key milestone in PAG's strategic plan to expand its global MRO capabilities. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Turner Aviation has been serving the aerospace and defense industries since 1954 and is a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and EASA Part 145 approved repair station. David Mast, President and CEO of PAG, commented: 'The acquisition of Turner Aviation represents a significant milestone in the continued growth of PAG. Their deep technical expertise, strong customer relationships, long-serving leadership team and strategic location make it an ideal partner for PAG. We are excited to build on Turner's impressive legacy.' Douglas Muirhead, Managing Director of Turner Aviation, added: 'We are thrilled to become part of the growing PAG family. This acquisition will not only provide Turner with enhanced resources and a global network but also allow us to better serve our customers.' Pratik Rajeevan, Principal at GenNx360 Capital Partners and lead for the PAG investment, commented, 'PAG's acquisition of Turner Aviation underscores our strategy of partnering with management teams to build industry-leading platforms through thoughtful expansion. The Turner team's reputation for quality and reliability makes this an outstanding step in broadening PAG's reach and service capabilities across key global markets.' GenNx360 acquired PAG in 2018 and continues to work closely with the management team to support the company's organic growth initiatives and targeted add-on acquisitions. Turner Aviation marks PAG's tenth add-on acquisition under GenNx360's ownership. GenNx360's PAG team includes Ron Blaylock Managing Partner; Lloyd Trotter, Managing Partner; Reece Zakarin, Vice President; and Jon Langenfeld, Associate. About GenNx360 Capital Partners GenNx360 Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market industrial and business services companies. The firm's operationally focused investment strategy leverages deep industry expertise and proven value-creation tools to drive sustainable growth across its portfolio companies. For more information, please visit A bout Precision Aviation Group (PAG) Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model. For more information, visit About Turner Aviation Turner Aviation, established in 1954 and based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a UKCAA and EASA-approved MRO provider offering specialized services in the repair and overhaul of avionics, components, and fuel systems. Turner serves a diverse customer base across the EMEA region. For more information, visit
New York Post
25-06-2025
- New York Post
Passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over plane etiquette: ‘How did flight attendants miss this?'
While airlines have a variety of baggage policies in place, it is standard for carry-on roller suitcases of a certain size to be stored in overhead bins for flights. One passenger, however, sneakily flouted an airline rule and was then called out by a fellow flyer. Advertisement Posting in 'r/delta' forum on Reddit, a flight passenger asked, 'How did FA [flight attendants] miss this?' 'Suitcase was 'hidden' behind the curtain that separates C+ and first,' the person wrote. 'Multiple FAs passed this before departure and during the flight and I didn't notice a single one say anything about it,' the person continued. 'The carry-on abuser has outed themselves here. We all despise you,' commented one person. Advertisement 3 One passenger sneakily flouted an airline rule about carry-ons and was called out by a fellow flyer. Alba Vitta Studio/Stocksy – One user joked, 'Pay no attention to that case behind the curtain.' 'What happened to actual thorough walks through the cabin to ensure items were fully under the seat in front of people?' one user questioned. 3 'What happened to actual thorough walks through the cabin to ensure items were fully under the seat in front of people?' one user wrote on the Reddit forum. Joshua – Advertisement A Redditor commented, 'This must be some sort of violation that the flight crew is supposed to do to ensure cabin safety.' 'Frankly, I've seen stuff like this lately and I guess now it's OK for people not to bring their seats back to the original position in prep for landing,' said one user. 'The flight attendants do their 'walk' and I'm convinced they see it but they walk right by.' 3 The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 'Air Carrier Operations Bulletin' lists rules for proper carry-on stowage procedures. Siam Stock – Another Redditor commented, 'Mind your own business, carry-on narc.' Advertisement 'Mind your business,' echoed another. On the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 'Air Carrier Operations Bulletin,' the agency lists rules for proper carry-on stowage procedures. 'Carry-on baggage may be stowed either against a passenger-class divider or bulkhead if both are stressed for inertia loads, if it is restrained from shifting by FAA-approved tiedown straps or cargo nets,' FAA's bulletin reads. The bulletin also states there should be 'preboarding scanning to ensure that size and amount of passenger carry-on baggage is in accordance.' Under the FAA 'Carry-On Baggage Tips,' the agency says that 'some aircraft have limited overhead bin space, and your personal item will need to fit under the seat in front of you.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air Methods Partners with Mauna Loa Helicopters to Introduce Pilots to Air Medical Careers
Grass is Greener initiative provides real-world training, opens doors for next generation of pilots Mauna Loa Helicopters to Introduce Pilots to Air Medical Careers Mauna Loa Pilots Participate in Air Methods' Pilot Training in Denver GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods, the nation's leading air medical service provider, has partnered with Mauna Loa Helicopters to offer aspiring pilots a closer look at career opportunities in the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) industry. This partnership is part of Air Methods' new Grass is Greener initiative, which introduces newer pilots—and those currently flying in the tourism sector—to the unique mission and career potential of the air medical industry. The partnership launched last month with two Mauna Loa pilots participating in Air Methods' multi-day pilot training in Denver. The training featured classroom instruction, simulator sessions, and hands-on aircraft experience. Pilots also received education in key areas such as aeronautical decision-making, IFR and GPS navigation, and aircraft and equipment security. 'Our goal is to help bridge the gap between early-stage flight training and the highly specialized world of air medical services,' said Rob Hamilton, CEO of Air Methods. 'By partnering with respected flight schools like Mauna Loa Helicopters, we're opening doors for talented pilots to explore careers that combine aviation excellence with lifesaving impact.' Mauna Loa Helicopters, which currently has 32 flight instructors across its various campuses, plans to send a group of instructors to Air Methods' training program on a quarterly basis. This experience will provide pilots with real-world exposure to a national air medical provider, insights into industry standards and expectations, and valuable networking opportunities with experienced air medical professionals. For many instructors, it also represents a significant step forward in building a long-term career in professional aviation. 'Air Methods offers the kind of professional environment and mission-driven work that aligns with what many of our instructors aspire to,' said Benjamin Fouts, owner of Mauna Loa Helicopters, adding how he sees this partnership as a strategic move to better prepare his instructors for careers beyond flight training. 'We're excited to offer them access to this level of training, mentorship, and potential career pathways.' As the Grass is Greener initiative continues to grow, Air Methods remains committed to cultivating the next generation of air medical pilots by building strong relationships with flight schools across the country. ### About Mauna Loa Helicopters Mauna Loa Helicopters is a leading provider of helicopter and fixed-wing flight training, air tours, and utility services across the Hawaiian Islands. With bases throughout the islands and headquarters at Kona International Airport, the company delivers high-quality, FAA-approved training programs under Parts 141 and 61. We are proud to be an ACCSC-accredited institution and one of only two federally funded flight schools in the nation. Mauna Loa is also the only flight school in Hawaii approved by the Department of Education (DOE), setting us apart as a premier training provider in the region. In addition to training, Mauna Loa offers unforgettable aerial experiences for visitors and provides critical utility services, including external load operations, aerial survey, and agricultural support. The company operates a fleet of Robinson helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. With a strong focus on safety, community engagement, and career development, Mauna Loa Helicopters continues to shape the future of aviation in Hawaii and beyond. About Air Methods Air Methods is the leading air medical service, delivering lifesaving care to more than 100,000 people every year. With 45 years of experience, Air Methods is the preferred partner for hospitals and one of the largest community-based providers of air medical services. Air Methods Ascend is the company's clinical education program, allowing critical care nurses and paramedics best-in-class training opportunities using high-fidelity mannequins, virtual reality, and cadaver labs. Attachments Mauna Loa Helicopters to Introduce Pilots to Air Medical Careers Mauna Loa Pilots Participate in Air Methods' Pilot Training in Denver CONTACT: Denisse Coffman Air Methods 720-666-8499 media@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time Magazine
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
How Nathan Fielder Pulled Off His Best Stunt Yet in
W arning: This post contains spoilers for The Rehearsal Season 2 finale. Throughout The Rehearsal Season 2—and really, throughout the entirety of his career— Nathan Fielder has proven time and again that he always has another trick up his sleeve. So it really shouldn't come as a surprise that Sunday night's finale of his hit HBO series features what is perhaps his longest and most involved comedy con to date. And yet, it's still pretty difficult to believe he managed to pull this one off. After spending the first five episodes of Season 2 building an argument in support of his thesis that many plane crashes are caused by co-pilots facing difficulty speaking up to their captains when they think something is amiss, the finale flashed back two years earlier to show how Fielder spent months obtaining his commercial pilot license in order to be able to captain a real Boeing 737 plane with real passengers onboard at risk of all the real dangers of flying. However, he first had to learn how to do said flying, which he soon discovered required a skillset that didn't come easily to him. "When I first began this project, I decided there was no better way to understand pilots than by becoming one myself," he explained in a voiceover accompanying clips of himself taking flying lessons. "But it became clear very quickly that I was not a natural at this, especially when it came to landing the plane." While Fielder was told that most students master landings and are able to fly solo after about 10-30 hours of flight time, he still hadn't managed to prove his ability to his instructors' satisfaction by the time he had spent over 120 hours in the air. After witnessing another student pilot and their instructor fatally crash while he was in the sky above an airport for one of his own training sessions, Fielder took a month off to rehearse flying at home as a pilot who wasn't afraid of anything. Following that break, something clicked, and he was finally allowed to fly solo. But the roadblocks interfering with his plan didn't stop there. Considering you need 1,500 hours of flying experience to even be considered as a commercial airline pilot and Fielder had only racked up around 270-280 after two years, he realized he would need to utilize a loophole in the system that would require him to not only complete a FAA-approved 737 training course and obtain his own secondary-market passenger plane (on HBO's dime, of course), but also convince nearly 150 actors to pose as passengers on the flight to avoid regulations surrounding paying customers. Noting that, at the time, he was the least experienced person licensed to fly a 737 in North America, Fielder prepared for the big day by recruiting Aaron, one of the pilots he enlisted as a judge for his "Wings of Voice" singing competition earlier this season, as his co-pilot. He then laid out his objectives for the flight, which was set to take off from the San Bernardino airport and fly east to the Nevada border before looping back around to San Bernardino. "I'm trying to demonstrate how hard it can be for any pilot to say what they're thinking in a cockpit environment. And this dangerous phenomenon that leads to planes crashing I truly believe happens in some form on every single airline flight," he said. "Now, obviously with this flight, I don't want to let anything unsafe happen. So the second I see my co-pilot thinking something that he's not saying, you're going to get to see that. And then I'm going to quickly jump in and ask him about how he's feeling so he can share that with me and be comfortable sharing that. And nothing will be left unspoken." In the end, nothing of real consequence occurred in the cockpit during the flight. But after deplaning to applause and cheers from his group of actor-passengers, Fielder came to the conclusion that since no one sees what goes on in the cockpit anyway, "as long as you get everyone down safely, that's all it takes to be their hero." While Fielder is known for always committing to the bit, making the real-life stakes of his stunts truly bonkers, this time, they have never been higher. But he didn't even stop there, as the closing minutes of the finale revealed that, in his spare time, Fielder has also started working for a company that relocates empty 737s wherever they are around the world. Turns out, despite being a comedian, Fielder does have the capacity to be taken seriously. Or maybe, it simply all boils down to practice. As he put it earlier in the episode, "I've always believed that if you rehearse long enough and hard enough, nothing will be left to chance."
