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Dave Juwel's Aviation Marketing Stories

ITBOA BNITBOB ... what does that mean? It's not gibberish, it's a lengthy acronym for "In The Business Of Aviation ... But Not In The Business Of Business."

"The latest development underscores the government of Malaysia’s commitment in providing closure to the families affected by this tragedy..." Source: From statements made by Malaysia's Transport Ministry as they announced that the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is kicking back up on December 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished with 239 people aboard. The operation will be spearheaded by Texas-based marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity.

Two-Time World Aerobatic Champion Passed on November 23

Betty Stewart, a pioneer in competitive aerobatics and a cornerstone of the International Aerobatic Club for nearly five decades, passed away at the age of 78 on November 23. Tributes quickly poured in from pilots who credit her with shaping both their flying and the sport itself.

Software Issues Affecting 6,000 A320-Family Jets Unexpectedly Came to Light

Airbus shares fell sharply this week after a one-two punch of technical problems involving its best-selling A320 family went public. The stock dropped nearly 11% at one point, its steepest single-day slide in years, following reports that exposed both a large-scale software vulnerability and a newly discovered structural quality issue affecting recently built jets.

An As-Yet-Unidentified (Officially) Solo Pilot Survives Ejection with Moderate Injuries

A Thunderbird pilot, ID'ed alternately as Thunderbird 5 or Thunderbird 6, but not yet confirmed officially) ejected form his/her Lockheed Martin F-16CM-52-CF Fighting Falcon Wednesday (12-03-25) during a training mission in California. The accident occurred near Trona Airport on an unoccupied dry lake bed area south of the airport in San Bernardino County. The pilot ejected safely just before the airframe impacted the ground. 

Rep. Newhouse Argues the Wind Project Would Disrupt Operations at Tri-Cities Airport

Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington’s 4th District has written to the Federal Aviation Administration asking it to take a closer look at a massive wind farm project set for construction near a commercial airport, which the agency previously determined to pose “No Hazard to Air Navigation.”

Pilot Encountered Debris While Landing on Main Street

Santa’s traditional helicopter arrival at Cedar City’s annual Downtown Christmas Lighting Ceremony didn’t exactly go according to plan during the November 29 event, when airborne construction debris forced the pilot to divert moments before touching down. Instead, a police escort rushed Santa in, and the event continued as scheduled.

T'was A Landmark Event For The Sport and General Aviation Community

The Friday Night Town Hall at the inaugural Affordable Flying Expo (AFE25) in Lakeland, Florida, this past November was a landmark event for the general aviation community, primarily due to its open forum structure and the robust, unscripted exchange of information regarding the new FAA MOSAIC rule. Held on the SUN 'n FUN campus, the meeting provided a direct line of communication between industry leaders and enthusiasts, showcasing the inherent benefits of transparent, interactive dialogue in a time of significant regulatory change.