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July 25, 2007

'Careers In Aviation' Works To Make Its Name A Reality For Students

Group Finds Scholarships, Support For Those In Pursuit Of Aero-Careers

As part of our extensive coverage at AirVenture 2007, Aero-News spoke with industry leaders about what is being done to address to issue of the workforce crisis in the aviation industry... and the shortage of students pursuing careers in aviation.

Aero-Linx!

Located at F.E. Warren AFB, just west of Cheyenne, WY you'll find exhibits depicting the history of missiles and that of the 90th Space Wing.

Aero-Terms!

Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game.

“This is not to sound arrogant. Our engine is not a car engine. All components are carefully [designed for] aviation. We want to match the worldwide customers’ needs and expectations."

Source: SMA chairman Luc Pelon, during a press conference Tuesday at AirVenture 2007. Sitting in the front row during that conference was Frank Thielert, CEO of Thielert Aircraft Engines... a fierce -- and, so far, more popular -- competitor to SMA.