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General Aviation
In the Post-Pandemic World,
General Aviation is Taking Off
BY CURT CASTAGNA
W
hile the COVID-19 pandemic
dealt a devastating
blow to aviation across the
globe, it also caused a resurgence in one
key sector of the industry - general aviation.
In many markets, general aviation
activity returned to normal by December
2020. And, at many of the nation's airports,
operations are currently soaring
beyond pre-pandemic levels.
According to FlightAware, a provider
of real-time and historical flight information,
business aviation traffic in
the U.S. boomed in 2021, rising above
2019 numbers. As the general aviation
industry continues to rebound from the
pandemic, 2022 already shows a nearly
22 percent increase above the same time
period in 2019.
What is propelling this growth in the
general aviation industry? Major contributors
include increased flight training,
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charter activity, relocation or remote
work situations and investment.
Flight Training
First, FAA statistics indicate the
number of licensed pilots in the U.S.
has increased every year since 2016,
with 2021 having the highest number of
pilots over the past 30 years. For example,
last year the FAA recorded a total of
720,605 active airmen certificates held,
compared to 691,691 in 2020, 664,565 in
2019 and 633,317 in 2018.
It is important to remember that
every commercial pilot, regardless of
whether they are pursuing a career in
the military or with an airline, begins
as a private pilot.
Airlines are ramping up recruiting
and training programs due to pilot
shortages, and are offering attractive
salary and benefits packages to
students coming out of a growing
number of collegiate training programs.
Also, according to the " FAA Aerospace
Forecast Fiscal Years 2021-2041, "
the general aviation sector was less
affected by the COVID-19 crisis than
the airlines. There are new entrants to
the high-end business jet segment, as
well as new student, private and commercial
pilots joining the general aviation
pilot population. Many are flying
piston aircraft out of airports that do
not have as many commercial flights
due to the pandemic. This makes the
long-term outlook for general aviation
more promising than before.
Charter Activity
Another continuing trend is for businesses
to transport employees to in-person
meetings and events via private aviation,
by either chartering aircraft, investing in
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of august2022

Editor's Note: Avoiding Mishandled Bags
Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column: Four Keys for Beginning and Maintaining a Staffing Agency Relationship
Strengthening the Link Between Aviation Stakeholders
In the Post-Pandemic World, General Aviation is Taking Off
dnata's Vision for Environmental Efficiency
How the IGOM Portal Improves Communication
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Expansion Mode
Germany's Ground Handlers Ready for Growth
Hamburg Airport Striving for Climate Protection
2022 GSE Expo Europe Preview
Aluminum's Benefit to Baggage Handling
Product Hangar
Celebrating 30 Years: What We've Learned from the Past
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august2022 - Editor's Note: Avoiding Mishandled Bags
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august2022 - Business Buzz
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august2022 - Industry Expert Column: Four Keys for Beginning and Maintaining a Staffing Agency Relationship
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august2022 - Strengthening the Link Between Aviation Stakeholders
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august2022 - In the Post-Pandemic World, General Aviation is Taking Off
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august2022 - dnata's Vision for Environmental Efficiency
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august2022 - How the IGOM Portal Improves Communication
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august2022 - Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Expansion Mode
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august2022 - Germany's Ground Handlers Ready for Growth
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august2022 - Hamburg Airport Striving for Climate Protection
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august2022 - 2022 GSE Expo Europe Preview
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august2022 - Aluminum's Benefit to Baggage Handling
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august2022 - Product Hangar
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august2022 - Celebrating 30 Years: What We've Learned from the Past
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