ENG Aviation and Taylor’s Gift Foundation is now collaborating to provide organ and tissue families with grief support after the tragic loss of their loved one.

Founded in 2010, Taylor’s Gift has a long-standing history of helping individuals and families walk the path of grief. Led by a donor family, professionals, and trained volunteers, their programs provide a safe environment for families and individuals to express feelings and emotions and the opportunity to walk with others who are experiencing a grief journey similar to their own. In 2021, they launched a grief support program to help organ donor families receive emotional support. For more information, visit www.TaylorsGift.org.

The two organizations marked the announcement with a ribbon-cutting event at Galaxy FBO’s Addison Airport hangars recently. Representatives from ENG Aviation and Taylor’s Gift spoke about the collaboration and the positive effect it will have on donor families.

With extended state-wide coverage, including an office and aircraft at Galaxy FBO Addison, ENG Aviation Group offers reliable, around-the-clock air transportation for organ transplants, ENG Aviation Group plays a pivotal role in increasing the acceptance rates of organs for their transplant customers. For more information, visit www.engaviation.com.

The US market will likely have a pilot shortage, over 30,000 regional pilots by 2030s. One factor creating the pilot shortage is the FAA-mandated retirement age. The only way to keep the airline’s flight line staffed is by hiring as many new pilots as those retiring. The issue is even more pressing because many pilots took early retirement during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This reduced an already shrinking workforce greatly, and the aviation industry wound up bouncing back quicker than early estimates predicted it would. 

It’s now more common for airline pilots to come from a civilian path, paying their way through flight school and becoming commercial pilots. Most will work as a flight instructor while building enough flight time to be eligible for the ATP certificate. Mainline airlines nearly always recruit pilots from these smaller carriers, so the regionals are left scrambling to find new hires. Most pilots consider a position at a regional carrier to be a stepping stone toward a mainline airline, so they’re more than happy to move up if the opportunity presents itself. Retaining pilots is especially difficult for regionals, who must rely on a steady flow of pilots leaving flight school.

Thrust Flight is a proprietary educational institution offering a variety of aviation training courses. Its purpose is to train students to be safe, confident, and disciplined aviators – not just “pilots.” The Thrust career programs are targeted to prepare graduates to gain entry level positions as flight crew personnel and/or flight instructors through education and training that meets or exceeds guidelines as set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and industry standards. Effective communication and professionalism are stressed in every course offered. Thrust Flight offers extensive education and training in the classroom, in approved flight simulation devices, and in modern aircraft. Instructors are highly qualified professionals fully credentialed by the FAA.

Thrust Flight use fully motion Redbird Simulators and brand new Piper Archers for its Addison and Conroe locations. Each aircraft features full glass cockpits, G-1000 avionics, and air conditioning.

What sets us apart from other flight schools mainly is the culture and atmosphere. Thrust is more of a family where everyone supports and encourages one another. These other pilot factory flight schools are just that, pilot factories that are quite impersonal. There you are just a number and not a member of the family. At Thrust, we spend a ton of time in group ground school settings. Training looks like this…2-3 hours of group ground schooling and 2-3 hours of flying 5-6 days per week. Some days it’s one or the other and some days it’s both. Actually most big box “pilot factory” flight schools send you home with books and materials and it’s mostly self-study so you are on your own. Many of these flight schools don’t seem to care if you pass or fail while Thrust takes an active interest in the success of our students. 

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Located just north of Dallas, Thrust’s Addison campus is its most popular location with the highest number of students training in an area known for having the most restaurants per capita in the U.S. Its newest Conroe location is the newest addition to Thrust Flight, perfect blend for those seeking versatility in their flight training experience, with a balance of urban amenities and the freedom of open skies for optimal flight practice. Thrust Flight utilizes Galaxy FBO facilities and services in both airports. For a list of all Addison and Conroe based flight schools, click here.

Thrust Flight School Hangar & Facilities at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport

Jamie Munoz joined Galaxy FBO team back in 2021 to lead the development and opening of our new facility at the Addison Airport. She helped manage the 16-month long construction project, and successfully achieved full hangar and office occupancy upon its grand-opening. Her leadership played a key role in helping the airport exceeds Town of Addison’s goals by attracting new businesses and creating over 100 jobs, both within the operation and among its tenants.

2024 DBJ WOMEN IN BUSINESS HONOREES

Munoz is committed to business aviation, currently a co-chair for the National Business Aviation Association Young Professionals Council. Beyond her professional achievements, Munoz has contributed to her community as a court-appointed special advocate and as a motivational speaker in Texas juvenile detention facilities.

Galaxy FBO leadership team, along with our distinguished business partners, celebrated these remarkable women, including Jamie Munoz at a luncheon on August 29, 2024 at Thompson Dallas by Hyatt hotel.

The 51st annual PRASE (Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment) Survey by the Professional Pilot Magazine just announced winners today, featuring Galaxy FBO as the winner on several categories. 

The Professional Pilot Magazine’s PRASE Survey is an annual tabulation of customer opinions of aviation ground services. Executives in charge of flight departments, aviation managers, chief pilots, CEOs, and other qualified subscribers to Professional Pilot magazine are polled once a year to determine the PRASE Winners’ List, which is published annually on the May issue. The 2024 PRASE Survey was conducted online between September 2023 until March 31st, 2024.

Pro Pilot subscribers scored a total of 1258 US FBO selections from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent) in 6 categories; Line Team, Customer Service Representatives (CSRs), Facility, Amenities, Promptness & Efficiency, and Value for Price. This provided a total of 7496 individual evaluations to arrive at the 2024 US FBO rankings.

2024 PRASE SURVEY RESULTS

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated at this year’s annual Pro Pilot PRASE survey, naming Galaxy FBO the BEST in US.

Congratulations to our partners at World Fuel Services and Phillips 66 for being named ‘Best Fuel Brand’ and ‘Best Fuel Credit Card’.

For more information on Professional Pilot magazine, visit propilotmag.com

AeroExpo International Aviation Trade Show & Convention is one of the most important business aviation events in Latin America. Galaxy FBO team along with Tejas Aviation Services will be exhibiting at the Aero Expo between April 23rd and 25th. Make sure you visit Booth # 45 & 46 and meet the team!

La Convencion de AeroExpo Internacional de Aviacion es uno de los eventos de aviación ejecutiva más importantes de América Latina. El equipo de Galaxy FBO junto con Tejas Aviation Services, Inc., expositores en el stand #45 y #46 el 23 – 25 de abril 2024.  No olvides visitarnos, Maria, Goretty, Susie, y Anita to vemos pronto!

Dentro estos últimos 29 años la experiencia y dedicación de Tejas Aviation Services, Inc., ha resultado con mucho éxito para nuestros clientes en México y Latino América. 

Tejas Aviation Services, Inc. se dedica a coordinar los siguientes servicios, desde inicio hasta la entrega de una aeronave a su base de operación: 

 Nos daría un gusto atenderlos y darles la “Bienvenida en el FBO de Galaxy HOU” en nuestra cuidad de Houston, Texas!!

Since 1981, Aviation International News has been ranking FBOs worldwide among qualified subscribers; pilots, flight attendants, and dispatchers the people who use or make arrangements. Today, a comprehensive list of 4,500+ FBOs worldwide are ranked in the AIN FBO Survey. 

AIN readers evaluate hundreds of aircraft handling facilities on a 1 to 5 scale in five categories: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities, and customer service representatives. To attain the highest overall rankings, an FBO must exhibit excellence across all five categories in the eyes of its AIN readers. Texas and Florida dominated the top 5 percent of the FBOs, with each state fielding five locations or one third of the top tier each.

 Pentastar Aviation at Detroit-area Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) has received the highest score – 4.81 –  in AIN’s annual FBO survey. Galaxy FBO Addison Airport (KADS) and Henriksen Jet Center at Houston Executive Airport (KTME) tied for fourth, with 4.74 overall score.

In addition, Melissa Shollenbarger, our Regional Director of Sales was recognized for going “Above & Beyond” in the field of customer service this year in the AIN FBO Survey.

AIN FBO SURVEY RESULTS

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated at this year’s annual AIN FBO Survey, trusting us with high remarks.

Galaxy FBO Team

While total solar eclipses occur regularly, many traverse vast oceans or remote regions. An eclipse crossing a densely populated area is a remarkable event and the upcoming 2024 North American eclipse will be even more special as it coincides with the peak of the sun’s activity cycle = a total solar eclipse! This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until the year 2044.

While Galaxy FBO at the Addison Airport doesn’t require reservations, we strongly recommend scheduling your upcoming trip to ADS if it is around April 7th – 9th:

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Dallas Metroplex is a great place to catch the Solar Eclipse:

What to Expect: Security Provisions

Special FAA security provisions may be in effect for this event, including, but not limited to, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), two-way radio communications, and discrete transponder requirements. Specific NOTAM procedures may be revised, and arrivals to some DFW airports possibly restricted so please review NOTAMs frequently to verify you have the current information. TFRs are normally disseminated via FDC NOTAM, 3 to 5 days prior to the event. 

FAA SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse

While it might seem safe to glance at it for a short moment, gazing directly at the sun is incredibly dangerous. This is true anytime except during the brief totality phase of a total solar eclipse, when the moon completely covers the sun’s bright surface. Beware Magnified Sunlight – Looking at the sun through any magnifying device – a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope – is a recipe for disaster. Unless these optics have a special-purpose solar filter securely attached to the front, the concentrated sunlight will instantly inflict severe eye injury.

Jamie Santiago Munoz, our General Manager at Addison Airport, was recently interviewed by the Business Airport International magazine, along with various other aviation industry women around the world. Mrs. Munoz provided her insights to encourage the future generation in pursuing a career in aviation.

I think we have made great strides in this effort but still have a way to go. Not only to encourage young women that they can have a meaningful career in aviation but also in building the confidence in the existing workforce to feel that they belong, and their voice deserves to be heard, regardless of the demographics of their environment. I am fortunate enough to work with other women like Melissa Shollenbarger and Lisa Peterson, who are also passionate about building up the next generation of female aviators but we need more crusaders.

Jamie Munoz

Visit BusinessAirportInternational.com for the complete article.

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The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) completed its 20th public art installation earlier this year. Originally installed at a courtyard in the Addison Circle District, AAF restored and relocated local Dallas artist David B. Hickman‘s kinetic artwork. The sculpture was ‘re’installed by John Galletta of 2G Art Services with the assistance of the Town of Addison Parks Department. The 9′ by 6′ by 6’ kinetic wind-activated sculpture cast in bronze, glass and steel materials with two pieces representing Aikido martial arts.

The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) officially dedicated the Akido to the Town of Addison on Tuesday, December 12. 

Addison is home to more public art per capita than any other city in the U.S. For more information on Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) and to help support their mission, please visit addisonarbor.org