posted by cgadmin on January 24, 2025

It wasn’t that long ago when the answer to why a flight operation existed in a company was, “Because the boss wants it.” That’s not today’s reality. “It hasn’t been

posted by Sheryl Barden on January 23, 2025

In this AINsight column, originally published in Aviation International News, Sheryl A. Barden highlights why emotional intelligence and managerial courage are essential for aviation leaders to build a culture where

posted by Sheryl Barden on December 16, 2024

The end of the year feels like the closing chapter of a story. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the past and plan your future. Yet, the process of

posted by Sheryl Barden on November 18, 2024

(l-r) Sheryl Barden, Andrew “A.J.” Cosgrove, Cobi Lane, Bill Hart, and Ed Chitren discuss how corporate flight departments can attract and retain maintenance technicians. At NBAA-BACE last month, I was

posted by Sheryl Barden on October 18, 2024

One-fourth of the topics at the aviation convention will be workforce sessions Next week, the business aviation community will gather in Las Vegas for the industry’s largest event—NBAA-BACE. As usual,

posted by Michaela Heacox on September 24, 2024

Competitive salaries are an important part of attracting and keeping the best and the brightest, but experts say hiring and retaining quality business aviation employees is about more than just

posted by Sheryl Barden on September 20, 2024

This article about bringing business travel management under one roof originally appeared in Aviation International News. Having spent nearly 25 years in business aviation, it’s heartbreaking to see flight departments

posted by cgadmin on September 14, 2024

This article about aviation’s gender gap originally appeared in the International Business Times. API’s CEO Sheryl Barden explains the excitement and opportunities available in the private aviation industry.The aviation industry

posted by Sheryl Barden on August 16, 2024

Is the bizav pilot shortage over? The short answer is no. We might be catching our breath and experiencing a little relief right now, but the underlying issues remain. What

posted by cgadmin on August 12, 2024

Are you an airline pilot considering a move to business aviation? It’s essential to do your homework and weigh your options to determine if this industry is the right fit