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Sheltair and Avfuel Announce Bizav Scholarship Winners

Sheltair and Avfuel Announce Bizav Scholarship Winners

Sheltair Aviation and Avfuel Corporation awarded scholarships to six people to help further their education within business aviation.

Each recipient will receive US$5,000 under one of the three categories including learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings, aviation technicians, and continuing education.

“The Future Takes Flight Scholarship Program’s aim is to re-invest in the aviation community – a community we love and about which we are deeply passionate. It is a privilege to be able to provide meaningful financial support to aviators pursuing a greater commitment to business aviation,” said Lisa Holland, President, Sheltair.

The recipients will use the scholarships for future education before kicking off their careers in the sector.

“This scholarship program is really an investment in the marketplace that has allowed our two companies to thrive. It’s our way to celebrate business aviation while also looking to the future,” Joel Hirst, Senior Vice President of Sales, Avfuel.

The next round of applications will happen in December 2022 before final the scholarship winners come out next year at NBAA-BACE 2023.

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