Every year, several different groups provide data regarding the demographics of pilots. Today we have some 2024 numbers from the FAA as well as statistics by generation based on the current membership statistics for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA).
The FAA publishes annual statistics associated with
…In the past few years, drones and air taxis have both taken their turn in the spotlight. The frequency of food and online shopping deliveries has brought drone delivery discussions to the fore, and the Paris Olympics generated talk about how air taxis could be used
…When President Trump decided to attend Super Bowl LIX (that’s 59, for non-Romans), the security and airspace regulations in the area became even tighter than usual.
In special circumstances, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the power to issue something called a …
The holiday season has arrived, along with all the gifting and travel that comes with it. Here at ASA, we have gifts for all the aviators and student pilots in your life, so if you’re looking for a last-minute gift, a digital ASA gift card might
…If you’re looking for ways to be around aircraft and in demand in the aviation industry, becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) could be an opportunity for you to explore. On the other hand, if you decide to become an aviator, you will spend plenty of
…With the election around the corner, knowledge about how the government works is at a premium. The Learn to Fly Blog has talked about additions and upcoming changes to aviation regulations, but we haven’t covered how these get created in the
…Each year, the University Aviation Association grants the W.W. Estridge Award to a person who has distinguished themselves as a strong supporter of collegiate aviation education, and this year, ASA’s own Greg Robbins was honored. Nominations for the
…Football season is upon us, and game footage is everywhere. Watching your favorite team take on their rival (whether on TV or streaming on a phone or computer) you may notice that one swooping angle is missing: drone coverage. While the spring football leagues, first the USFL and now the
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