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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned the world’s airlines of a severe pilot shortage "unless industry and government work together to change training and qualification practices...IATA issued a new estimate that the industry may need 17,000 new pilots annually due to expected industry growth and retirements. Increasing the retirement age to 65 will help but it can’t be the only solution. It’s time to ring the warning bell."

Major carriers worldwide are seeking out qualified pilots. If you are want to share your experience in the international arena- contact VLJ Group.

Eclipse Aviation Secures Long-Term Financing Through Agreement with ETIRC Aviation in Europe and Russia
"Entrusting the expanded region of Europe to ETIRC in this manner represents a significant acceleration of our business plan," said Vern Raburn, Eclipse Aviation president and CEO. "Expanding our relationship with ETIRC will rapidly increase the impact of the Eclipse 500 in this region and position us to meet the needs of our growing number of customers outside of North America."

"NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Pogo Jet Inc., a provider of private jet charter service, disclosed the expected terms of its proposed initial public offering in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday...Pogo said its fleet will consist of newly manufactured Eclipse 500 aircraft, a type of private jet aircraft known as very light jets, or VLJs. Pogo said VLJs are less expensive to purchase and operate than current private jet aircraft."