Amy Wilder is a private pilot with more than two decades of experience as a writer and editor in a career spanning journalism, marketing, and communications. 
She has worked in aviation journalism since 2023, combining a lifelong passion for flight and a love of the aviation community with a penchant for storytelling. As a licensed pilot, she brings firsthand insight to the stories she covers, lending an authentic, on-the-ground perspective to industry coverage.
She holds a Master of Arts in Eastern Classics and a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts, both from St. John&#039;s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Culture.

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FlightSafety International is an aviation training provider with global reach. They offer comprehensive programs for pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and dispatchers. Their state-of-the-art training centers and experienced instructors ensure top-notch training, adhering to strict standards, and promoting safety and proficiency in the industry.

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported that revenue from its services group—which includes NetJets and FlightSafety International—rose 6.6% year over year in the <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/1stqtr25.pdf">first quarter</a> to $5.493 billion. This was driven in large part by a 10.4% increase in aviation services revenue.
The company attributed the growth to a higher number of aircraft in NetJets’ shared ownership programs and increased flight hours across its various offerings. Higher average rates across the board also contributed to the top-line performance. Pre-tax earnings for the services group rose 9.6% to $648 million, with aviation services among the primary contributors.
“The earnings increase from aviation services was primarily attributable to increased revenues, partially offset by higher flight crew, maintenance, fuel costs, and depreciation expense,” the company said in its latest financial report. Margins in the services segment improved modestly, with pre-tax earnings rising to 11.8% of revenues.
In addition to NetJets and FlightSafety, the services group includes electronic components distributor TTI, food service franchise Dairy Queen, and several logistics and leasing operations. While other businesses contributed to gains, aviation services were cited as the leading factor in both revenue and earnings growth for the service group.
Separately, <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/may0525.pdf">Berkshire announced that Warren Buffett will step down</a>&nbsp;as CEO. Greg Abel, the company’s vice chairman for non-insurance operations, will succeed Buffett on Jan. 1, 2026. Buffett will remain chairman of the board.

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