NICHOLAS AIR

Las Vegas – October 19, 2026 -- Nicholas Air Founder and CEO Nicholas Correnti will address OEM part supply disruptions, engine OEM program shortfalls and regulatory bottlenecks in a fireside chat at the 2026 NBAA-BACE on Tuesday, October 20, at 2:15 PM on the Horizon Stage.

The convention runs October 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Business Aviation Association describes it as the largest annual gathering of the business aviation community, drawing flight department leaders and operational experts from around the world.

Correnti puts supply and regulation at the center of operator challenges

Correnti will discuss three pressure points for private aviation operators: disruptions in OEM part supply, shortfalls in engine OEM programs, and what he calls antiquated regulatory bottlenecks. He said the event gives operators a forum to address the challenges they face today.

Orlando – October 15, 2026 -- Private aviation operator NICHOLAS AIR is exhibiting for the first time at the 2026 RTAG National Convention at the Orange County Convention Center, using the event to recruit veteran pilots and maintenance personnel.

NICHOLAS AIR sets up recruitment presence at the veteran aviation charity's flagship event

RTAG describes itself as the world's largest veteran aviation charity. It helps U.S. service members of all experience levels move into civilian careers in flight operations, maintenance and technical disciplines, and it connects corporate partners with the country's largest network of veteran aviation professionals.

NICHOLAS AIR representatives will be on hand to discuss career paths, pilot development and the career benefits of working on the company's flight line. The company says the event helps bridge the gap between military flight training and a career in luxury private aviation.

Auburn, Ala. – September 25, 2026 -- NICHOLAS AIR, the largest independently owned Part 135 operator, is sponsoring Auburn University's Business Aviation Days, deploying pilots and a static aircraft display to recruit aspiring aviators and maintenance technicians directly from the school's aviation program.

NICHOLAS AIR ties recruitment to a fast-track jet pilot pipeline

The company's STEEL JET Pathway Program moves low-time pilots from the Cessna Caravan to jet cockpits within two to four years, positioning the sponsorship as a direct talent pipeline rather than a branding exercise.

Longevity incentives include luxury watches and jet cards

NICHOLAS AIR offers a Rolex or Bell & Ross watch to pilots reaching a five-year anniversary and a personal Jet Card at the ten-year mark, part of a home-based pilot model the company says drives retention in a tight aviation labor market.