Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation

11/12/2024

A picture of today's storm rolling into Bakersfield from one of Loyd's Aviation's pilots.

10/18/2024

California's SB1193 Explained

California's SB 1193 bans leaded aviation fuel by 2031 due to health concerns, but there's no unleaded replacement on the market right now.

10/01/2024

Loyd's Aviation Opens in Paso Robles!

– Loyd’s Aviation began operations as the new full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Paso Robles Municipal Airport this week. The company will offer a […]

09/19/2024

Laser strikes increasingly have caused issues for pilots in the air, and California leads the nation with the most strikes so far in 2024, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

07/22/2024

Bakersfield Jet Center's Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program feature in the Aviation Business Journal.

Many fixed base operators (FBOs) consider technician training and retention the biggest general aviation pain points today. Well-trained technicians are the backbone of safe and efficient operations. However, current requirements for both the employee and the FBO make it difficult to recruit new emp...