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Former Employees Of Pace Airlines To Receive A Portion Of Their Back Wages

3 Feb 2012 13:43:20 GMT

In September 2009, Pace Airlines filed for Chapter 7 under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the process of liquidation. At that time, a number of employees had worked for the company up to six weeks without getting paid and a total of 423 employees were not paid for the time they worked. A number of employees reported that continued to work for

Archie League Awards, Air Traffic Controllers 2012 Honorees

3 Feb 2012 13:42:26 GMT

On Wednesday in Atlanta, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association capped its annual Communicating for Safety Conference with a great celebration of the best in Air Traffic Control: the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards. The Archie awards named after the first air traffic controller recognize the year�s best examples of extraordinary work

Lahood Encourages Cargo Airlines To Opt-In To New Flight & Duty Time Rules

2 Feb 2012 14:45:25 GMT

On Wednesday, while speaking at the Aero Club of Washington, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was asked about a statement he made in December when issuing the FAA's new rule on pilot flight and duty time. This new rule carved-out cargo carriers from mandatory implementation, but allows them to opt-in to the rule voluntarily

Civil War Manned Balloon, The Intrepid To Take To The Sky

2 Feb 2012 14:44:36 GMT

In late 1861, Virginia residents were shocked to see a manned balloon rise on the horizon, directing Union Army artillery against Confederate positions. One hundred and fifty years later, the Intrepid the first type of aerial vehicle used for combat in the United States will take flight once again beginning this summer. Genesee Country Village &

C. R. Smith Museum Celebrates Black Aviation Accomplishments

2 Jan 2012 16:09:54 GMT

The American Airlines C. R. Smith Museum is again recognizing the accomplishments of the pioneers of Black Aviation with the Second Annual Black Aviation Celebration. The celebration features special presentations by C. B. Rice, an author and historian, and Donald E. "Don" Elder, an original member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. The Feb. 4 event

Stobert Holt Convicted In The Kidnapping And Death Of Pilot Robert Wiles

1 Feb 2012 16:10:40 GMT

On Tuesday, Stobert Lindell Holt was convicted of manslaughter by a Polk County Florida jury after being initially charged with first-degree murder of Robert Arthur Wiles the son of Wiles' family's aviation maintenance business. Back on April 1, 2008, Wiles disappeared from his fathers business, National Flight Services, an aircraft maintenance company located

Airlines Continue To Deceive Passengers On Ticket Prices

31 Jan 2012 18:21:05 GMT

Business Travel Coalition (BTC) transmitted a letter signed by some 150 organizations to Congressional conference committee members negotiating a long-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Signatories urged conferees to include language that will prevent some airlines from continuing to violate Section 41712 of the U.S. Federal Aviation Act.

San Diego Pilot Killed Hand Propping Aircraft Engine

31 Jan 2012 18:20:14 GMT

Private pilot Gordon Woodard, 41, of Lakeside, California was killed Monday when he tried to manually restart his 1974 aircraft engine in a procedure known as hand-propping. At about 8:30 AM Gordon and a passenger who was also identified as a pilot were taxiing the Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II aircraft, registration N746R, out to the runway

GOP To Introduce Legislation To Kill Aviation Consumer Protection Rules

31 Jan 2012 14:53:54 GMT

Rep. Tom Graves announced he will introduce legislation to cancel a series of Department of Transportation (DOT) aviation consumer protection rules that include requiring airlines to show all costs at the time an airline ticket is purchased, providing baggage refunds, mandating that airlines cannot impose increases to a ticket once it has been purchased

Pilot Indicted On Plane Crash That Killed His Daughter

30 Jan 2012 19:55:29 GMT

Massachusetts Franklin County grand jury has indicted Steven Fay, 57, of Hillsborough, N.H a pilot who crashed his plane killing his daughter Jessica Malin, 35, also of Hillsborough last year

FFDOA President Advocates For Armed Pilots In And Out Of The Cockpit

30 Jan 2012 15:26:41 GMT

Marcus Flagg, President of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Association (FFDOA), in a radio interview advocated that pilots that have been certified by the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program be able not only to carry a handgun in the cockpit but be allowed to carry their firearm concealed on their person to and from work. In addition, Flagg is

Spirit Airlines Fined Over Handling Of Disability Complaints

30 Jan 2012 15:25:56 GMT

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Spirit Airlines $100,000 for failing to appropriately record and respond to complaints about the carrier�s treatment of passengers with disabilities, violating DOT�s rules implementing the Air Carrier Access Act which prohibits discrimination in air travel on the basis of disability. “Our rules on how airlines handle

Rep. Hirono Introduces �Airline First Responder Workplace Fairness Act�

29 Jan 2012 16:06:59 GMT

On Wednesday, Rep. Mazie Hirono (D) of Hawaii Hirono introduced legislation the “Airline First Responder Workplace Fairness Act� that promotes fairness and safety to flight attendants. The bill, HR 3824, is to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration addresses fatigue issues which could impair performance of flight attendants. Hirono introduced

Spanair Files For Bankruptcy After Qatar Airways Pulls Out Of Rescue Deal

29 Jan 2012 16:06:17 GMT

Spanair�s Board of Directors on Friday decided to file for bankruptcy. On Wednesday, the company was in an "Emergency Financial Situation." The Catalonian government approved a €10.5 million loan plan in order to save it. Revenue improved and the company was cutting costs. However on Friday, the airline ceased operations after a rescue

Eurocopter Helicopter Sales Up By 12 Percent In 2011

28 Jan 2012 14:50:12 GMT

Eurocopter generated a record high annual turnover in 2011 as the company benefitted from long-term strategies of investing in innovation to keep its helicopter product line at the forefront, growing the international footprint, developing services businesses and optimizing internal operations. The deliveries of 503 rotary-wing aircraft in 2011, along with Eurocopter�s enhanced support and services

Delta Airlines To Offer Internet GPS Shipping Tacking With Onasset

28 Jan 2012 14:49:28 GMT

Agreement Enables Seamless User Experience for Complete Cargo Visibility from a Single View. Delta Air Lines announced an exclusive marketing agreement with OnAsset Intelligence, a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless asset tracking solutions, enabling Delta Cargo customers to view GPS location information on deltacargo

Frontier Airlines Names New CEO, President And Interim COO

28 Jan 2012 14:48:48 GMT

Frontier Airlines names key executive positions, David Siegel will join the Company as CEO, President, and interim Chief Operating Officer. In assuming these positions, Siegel will remain on the Republic Airways Board of Directors while stepping down as lead independent director. Siegel�s appointment is

NASA's J-2X Engine Kicks Off 2012 With Powerpack Testing

28 Jan 2012 14:48:05 GMT

A new series of tests on the engine that will help carry humans to deep space will begin next week at NASA�s Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. The tests on the J-2X engine bring NASA one step closer to the first human-rated liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen rocket engine to be developed in 40 years. Tests will focus on the

Cirrus Aircraft Offers Perspective Global Connect On 2012 Aircraft

27 Jan 2012 14:43:05 GMT

New for 2012, all models of Cirrus Aircraft can now be equipped with Perspective Global Connect, an avionics enhancement that contributes to an already feature-rich cockpit. Perspective Global Connect provides access to the on-demand Iridium satellite network to obtain global communications and data. Perspective Global Connect is fully integrated

Mesa Air Group Pilots Elect New Leaders

27 Jan 2012 14:41:47 GMT

Pilot leaders at Mesa Air Group, which is represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), unanimously elected officers to spearhead the union�s efforts. First Officer Marcin Kolodziejczyk was re-elected as the chairman, First Officer Jez Ingram-Clay was re-elected as the vice chairman, and Captain Darrell Cox was elected as the secretary-treasurer. The officers� new two-year terms will begin in March

One Level Of Safety Needed In Flawed Flight Duty And Rest Regulations

26 Jan 2012 15:07:06 GMT

More than a dozen pilots from a number of ALPA pilot groups have been in Washington, D.C., working with Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Government Affairs staff aggressively lobbying members of Congress in support of “One Level of Safety� for cargo and passenger pilots. In just two weeks, ALPA pilots met face-to-face with more than

Aerial Firefighters Preparing For 2012 Wildland Forest Fire Season

26 Jan 2012 15:06:10 GMT

With near record lows in rainfall, combined with record high temperatures in much of California in December plus ongoing dry conditions throughout much of the Southwest, the aerial firefighters are preparing for an earlier than normal deployment of assets, given the prevailing high fire dangers, especially in those parts of the country

NTSB Completes Study On Amateur Built Aircraft Accidents

25 Jan 2012 14:21:35 GMT

Throughout the 2011 calendar year, the National Transportation Safety Board has been conducting a study of Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft to evaluate the safety of this growing and innovative segment of general aviation. In addition to using the information gathered during its accident investigations, the NTSB has been working

Jeppesen CEO Recognized As Aviation Industry Leader Of The Year

25 Jan 2012 14:20:50 GMT

Mark Van Tine, president and CEO of Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, was recognized Friday night as the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year� by the Living Legends of Aviation during a gala held in Beverly Hills, Calif. The prestigious aviation industry award recognizes the professional dedication and motivational leadership qualities embodied by Van

Groundbreaking For New Runway At Ft. Lauderdale International Airport

24 Jan 2012 13:48:19 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground on Monday for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which will create thousands of jobs. “This is one of the largest and most important airport construction projects in the country right

New Aviation Consumer Protections Take Effect This Week

24 Jan 2012 13:47:26 GMT

DOT's Office of Aviation Consumer Protection and Enforcement was hard at work in 2011 protecting the interests of the flying public. As part of the final provisions of a rulemaking the Department of Transportation (DOT) made last year, airlines and ticket agents are now required to publish all additional taxes and fees for airfares as well as disclose

GE Reports $200 Billion In Jet Engine Backlog, Largest In Company History

23 Jan 2012 16:58:55 GMT

General Electric reported fourth quarter financial results and one number that jumped out was the staggering size of the company�s backlog, $200 billion in orders and commitments, the largest in GE history. What are some of the products in high demand? Start with GE Aviation. The world�s largest and most powerful commercial jet engine, GE90, has had its most successful year in 2011. Airlines and freighter operators ordered 400 of the engines valued at $11

Raytheon Upgrades National Weather Service Forecasting System

23 Jan 2012 16:58:01 GMT

The next generation of the National Weather Services' (NWS) Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), which was developed, tested and fielded by Raytheon Company, is now operational at the NWS Omaha Weather Forecast Office. As the first of 135 forecast sites to upgrade to the new system, this successful implementation initiates

EU Aviation Safety Agency Calls For An Immediate Inspection Of The A380

22 Jan 2012 14:35:45 GMT

On Friday the European Aviation Safety Agency issued an airworthiness directive (AD) on the Airbus A380. The European Aviation Safety Agency is requiring owners and operators of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets after perform a detailed visual inspection of the wing rib feet" the metal brackets that connect the wing's ribs to its skin after Airbus found

NTSB Cites ATC Error In Near Mid-Air Collision Over Gulfport Airport

22 Jan 2012 14:35:26 GMT

The NTSB cited an operational error by a tower air traffic controller as the probable cause of a near mid-air collision involving a commercial jetliner and a small private plane over the Gulfport-Biloxi airport.�On Sunday, June 19, 2011, at 12:35 p.m. CDT at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, a Cessna 172, N54120 was cleared for takeoff on runway 18

Air Force Reinstates High-Altitude Rules Based On Human Performance Lab Data

22 Jan 2012 14:35:05 GMT

Airmen undergoing their fitness tests at high-altitude bases can breathe easier during fitness testing thanks to the efforts of Air Force Academy leaders and the Human Performance Laboratory.�Changes to the Air Force Fitness testing program in 2010 didn't include an altitude adjustment, as the previous

Tuskegee Airman Laid To Rest At Arlington

22 Jan 2012 14:34:42 GMT

Family members, friends and fellow service members gathered on Friday to honor the life and contributions of an original Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, 90, a member of the 302nd Fighter Squadron during World War II, received full military honors including an F-16 Fighting Falcon flyover by 113th Wing, an Air National Guard unit of Washington, D.C. "The Tuskegee

FAA Breaks Ground For New Air Traffic Control Tower At A Fort Lauderdale Airport

19 Jan 2012 15:28:36 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday broke ground for a new $16.4 million, state-of-the-art airport traffic control tower at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The new tower, equipped with the latest radar, communications and weather technology, will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy South Florida airport

UPS, Fedex Face Antitrust Court Date Over Price Fixing, Collusion Charges

19 Jan 2012 15:27:51 GMT

In a positive move forward for parcel shippers and their consultants, defendants United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) and FedEx Corporation (FedEx) have answered a complaint alleging antitrust violations filed by AFMS LLC. In addition, the parties have agreed to a trial date, pending court approval, of June 18, 2013. AFMS is an independent

ATR Shows Strong Growth For 2011 In The Regional Aircraft Market

19 Jan 2012 15:26:57 GMT

The Italian-French aircraft manufacturer ATR�s 2011 results attest to the structural changes in the regional transport market, making ATRs the new reference in this sector. ATRs represented more than 80% of regional airplane sales in 2011, confirming the domination of turboprop aircraft on regional routes. Their low fuel consumption, combined with comfort

Boeing's Wideband Global SATCON Satellite To Be Launch Later Today

19 Jan 2012 15:26:18 GMT

Boeing fourth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite the company delivered to the U.S. Air Force has successfully completed prelaunch testing and is ready for launch. WGS-4, the first spacecraft in the program's upgraded Block II series, is scheduled to launch today at 7:38 p.m. aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV vehicle from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

OSHA Orders Airtran Airways To Reinstate Pilot Under The Whistleblower Act

18 Jan 2012 13:40:22 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines Co., to reinstate a former pilot who was fired after reporting numerous mechanical concerns. The agency also has ordered that the pilot be paid more than $1 million in back wages

Air Traffic Controller May Serve More Than 20 Years In A Workers� Comp Case

18 Jan 2012 13:39:41 GMT

Raymond Elmo Deskins, III, 52, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, a former air traffic controller who has received nearly $700,000 in federal workers� compensation benefits, was convicted on Friday afternoon by a federal jury on mail fraud and false statements charges for his failure to disclose work activities in the construction industry to the Department of

Airbus Sets Company Record In Aircraft Sales And Deliveries For 2011

17 Jan 2012 14:19:05 GMT

Airbus delivered 534 commercial aircraft to 88 customers (10 new) and booked 1,419 net orders in 2011, making it the most successful year in the company�s history, and the 10th in a row with a production increase. The 534 deliveries beat the previous record set in 2010 by 24 aircraft. Deliveries include a new record for 421 single aisle aircraft (401 in 2010)

Oliver VTOL To Build Commercial Version Of The "Hexplane"

17 Jan 2012 14:18:29 GMT

Oliver VTOL announced a commercial concept of its "Hexplane," an innovative six-engine vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that holds the promise to fly faster, further and safer than any VTOL in the industry. The commercial Hexplane concept, based on a Boeing 737-100 fuselage, has three wings and propulsion units from Bell/Boeing�s V-22 Osprey

Sikorsky Puts Together Supplier Team For S-97 Raider Helicopter Program

17 Jan 2012 14:17:25 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft has selected 35 companies to join its team assembling two prototype S-97 RAIDER helicopters for evaluation by the U.S. military. Self-funded by Sikorsky and its team members, the RAIDER program will demonstrate the military applications of Sikorsky�s break-through X2 rotorcraft design, which proved its capability in 2010 to double the

Tuskegee Airman Honored During Ceremonial Brass Concert

17 Jan 2012 14:16:44 GMT

A member of the Tuskegee Airmen was honored during a concert by the United States Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass on Saturday at The First Academy Faith Hall. Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard R. Hall, Jr., a Winter Park native, was attending Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans when he was called to active duty in 1942 to serve with the Tuskegee Airmen. The

Court Denies Airlines Attempt To Stop Bank Loan Guarantees To Air India

15 Jan 2012 17:11:57 GMT

On Friday Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for Washington DC denied Airlines for America, formerly known as the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America injunction to block $3.4 billion loan guarantees to Air India to purchase 30 Boeing aircraft. This case was a collision of interests between domestic airlines, which seek to avoid

Government Withholds Information, Who Is Flying Unmanned Aircraft In The U.S.?

15 Jan 2012 17:11:15 GMT

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed suit on Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), demanding data on certifications and authorizations the agency has issued for the operation of unmanned aircraft, also known as drones. Drones are designed to carry surveillance equipment including video cameras, infrared

American Airlines Should Honor Flight Attendants Pension Obligations

15 Jan 2012 17:10:31 GMT

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which represents more than 16,000 American Airlines flight attendants, called on American Airlines to honor its pension obligations to current employees. “We support the PBGC�s call to retain these

Boeing Achieves 737 Production Rate Increase

15 Jan 2012 17:09:56 GMT

Boeing has successfully achieved a production rate of 35 airplanes a month for the Next-Generation 737, with the delivery of the first airplane produced at the new rate to AWAS Aviation Services, Inc. Norwegian Air Shuttle will lease the airplane from AWAS. The 35th airplane to be built at the new rate is on schedule to roll out of the factory

Black Pilots, The Tuskegee Airmen Shattered The Myth In The Movie �Red Tails�

13 Jan 2012 20:09:49 GMT

The George Lucas film, “Red Tails�, about Alabama�s Tuskegee Airmen premieres Friday, January 20, 2012. The storyline follows the lives of the 332nd Fighter Group who are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard played by Oscar nominee Terrence Howard. Howard�s character is loosely based on Tuskegee Airmen commander Benjamin

Air Force Academy Investigates Illegal Drug Use Of 15 Cadets

13 Jan 2012 20:09:00 GMT

The Air Force Academy is investigating approximately 15 cadets for violating a general order prohibiting the use of intoxicating substances other than alcohol, caffeine, tobacco or lawfully used prescribed medications. The Academy issued a general order in April 2010, which applied to all Academy cadets and military members attached to

Killed Highway Patrol Helicopter Pilot Did Not Report His Medical Condition

13 Jan 2012 14:07:28 GMT

NTSB's investigation completed on Missouri Highway Patrol helicopter, Bell 206B JetRanger, N96MP, that crashed near Clarkson Valley, Missouri killing private pilot, Sgt. Joe Schuengel, 47, concluded the helicopter ran out of fuel. Additional findings also indicate the pilot was on antidepressants and other medications that wer not reported

AirAsia X Airlines Pulls Out Of UK Market Over Emissions Trading Scheme

13 Jan 2012 14:06:35 GMT

AirAsia X Airlines, a long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia, announced a realignment of its network with a focus on its core markets. The move will see AirAsia X withdrawing services to India (Mumbai and Delhi) and Europe (Paris, London) from its Kuala Lumpur hub. “The continued high jet fuel prices and the weakening demand for air travel from Europe

EU Air Traffic Levels Continue To Be Impacted By Global Economic Recession

13 Jan 2012 14:05:45 GMT

There were 522,959 flights in Irish controlled airspace in 2011, according to statistics published by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). This represents a 2% increase on the 513,236 flights recorded in 2010. However, more significantly, the 2011 performance is 13% below the number of flights in 2008, the

Learjet To Expand Wichita Site And Workforce

13 Jan 2012 14:04:45 GMT

Sam Brownback, Kansas Governor, and Steve Ridolfi, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft, on Tuesday announced the details of the further expansion of Bombardier's Learjet site in Wichita. The growth of the site includes the expansion of the Bombardier Flight Test Center, the establishment of a Bombardier Center of Excellence of Engineering and Information Technology

Thousands Of U.S. Aerospace Jobs Threaten By Airline Industry Lawsuit

12 Jan 2012 14:08:18 GMT

A decision is expected soon on a lawsuit filed by an airline industry trade group that has the potential to cost thousands of U.S. aerospace jobs and cripple the work of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. The Airlines for America (formerly Air Transport Association Inc.), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, on November 16, 2011, filed

2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide Now Available On The iPad

12 Jan 2012 14:06:47 GMT

The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide is now available on the iPad, if you like the book you're gonna love the iPad app. The photos are stunning. The search feature lets you easily find what you're looking for. The index lets you run down through the island chains to find the island or airport you want. The bookmark feature lets you keep track of your

Alaska Airlines Receives 2012 Joseph S. Murphy Industry Service Award

12 Jan 2012 14:06:06 GMT

Air Transport World magazine has named Alaska Airlines the 2012 winner of its coveted Joseph S. Murphy Industry Service Award for outstanding public and community service. ATW's airline achievement awards, which recognize outstanding performance, innovation and service in commercial aviation, are among the longest running and most prestigious

Lufthansa Airlines To Begin Transatlantic Biosynthetic Fuel Fights

12 Jan 2012 14:05:17 GMT

After a six-month practical trial involving biosynthetic fuel, Lufthansa is pleased to announce the first positive results. In all, 1,187 biofuel flights were operated between Hamburg and Frankfurt. According to initial calculations, CO2 emissions were reduced by 1,471 tons. Total consumption of the biokerosene mix amounted to 1,556 tons. “Our burnFAIR project went off smoothly and

Lockheed EC-121 Super Constellation "Connie� Flies Home To Yanks Air Museum

11 Jan 2012 14:55:40 GMT

A Cold War hero will take to the skies once again as the world�s only flyable Lockheed EC-121 Super Constellation "Connie� flies home to Yanks Air Museum for permanent display on Saturday,

January 14, 2012. The Lockheed Constellation was a propeller-driven aircraft powered by four 18-cylinder radial Wright R-3350 engines. It was built

Government Regulations, Challenges, Impact On Airline Business Revenues

11 Jan 2012 14:54:57 GMT

Government regulation regarding airport security, emissions and taxes is one of top issues negatively impacting global airlines� revenues over the next 18 months. This is according to a bi-annual Sabre Airline Solutions survey of executives at nearly 80 regional and global airlines worldwide who were asked to rank what positively and negatively

Spirit Aerosystems Delivers First A350 XWB Center Fuselage To Airbus

11 Jan 2012 14:54:16 GMT

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. has successfully delivered its first composite center fuselage section for the Airbus A350 XWB program. The upper and forward lower shell (Section 15) composite fuselage panels were joined in Spirit's Saint-Nazaire, France, facility before being delivered to Airbus. Spirit is the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane

UK CAA Warns If Consumer Aviation Policy Not Put In Place Passengers Will Suffer

11 Jan 2012 14:53:27 GMT

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised the Government that without a credible, long-term Aviation Policy Framework that focuses on consumers, not airlines or airports, and allows capacity to develop sustainably, it is likely that prices will rise, route choice will drop and the UK economy will suffer. Andrew Haines, CAA Chief Executive, said: “Additional capacity

OAG Projects Air Passenger Fares May Rise Up To 5.2% As A Result Of EU�s ETS

10 Jan 2012 14:41:28 GMT

OAG, the global leader in aviation intelligence and a UBM Aviation brand, on Monday released the latest in its series of Aviation Market Reports. This new report explores the implications of the European Union�s Emissions Trading Scheme for the aviation industry. Airlines operating flights within Europe become subject to the EU ETS initiative this

Prosecutor Investigating Poland�s Presidents Plane Crash Attempts Suicide

10 Jan 2012 14:40:36 GMT

Mikolaj Przybyl a Polish military Prosecutor General in Poznan shot himself after cutting short a news conference in which he defended the work of his office investigation into leaks related to the plane crash that killed Poland's president, Lech Aleksander Kaczynski on April 10, 2010 and planned reforms to put military prosecutors

NCCU Dean And Tuskegee Airman, Dr. Stewart B. Fulbright Dies At 91

10 Jan 2012 14:39:24 GMT

Dr. Stewart B. Fulbright, 92, a Tuskegee Airman during World War II who later became the first dean of the School of Business at North Carolina Central University, died in Durham on January 1. Born in Springfield, Mo., in 1919, Dr. Fulbright attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo., graduating in 1941 with a bachelor�s degree in French. He remained at Lincoln as an instructor in French. In early 1943

ITT Exelis Forms Leadership Team To Build FAA�s NextGen Communications System

10 Jan 2012 14:38:34 GMT

ITT Exelis has announced its pursuit team for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration�s (FAA) Data Communications Integrated Services (DCIS) contract. DCIS is the second major step in building NextGen, the FAA�s comprehensive, long-term plan to modernize today�s radar-based air traffic control system with satellite-based surveillance and navigation and new ground technologies. It will allow planes to

EU Aircraft Operators Call For Fair And Equitable Implementation Of EU ETS

9 Jan 2012 15:27:19 GMT

The European aviation business community renews its support for market-based measures on entry into the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), as part of a multi-prong approach to mitigating the rise of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. However the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) warns that this support should

Murder Suicide By Navy Pilot New Years Day Writes Disturbing Comments

9 Jan 2012 15:26:40 GMT

San Diego Sheriff's Homicide investigators continue with the investigation into the shooting that took place on Park Place in Coronado which left four people dead in a murder-suicide in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. At about 2:20 AM, January 1, 2012, David Andrew Reis age 25, a Navy pilot, Karen Elizabeth Reis sister to David age 24, and

Eurocopter's EC175 Exceeds Targets With A 30 Percent Increase In Performance

9 Jan 2012 15:25:49 GMT

In releasing EC175 enhanced performance specifications, Eurocopter announced a baseline payload/radius-of-action capacity with 16 passengers at 135 nautical miles when configured for offshore oil and gas missions, out-performing any medium-lift helicopter on the market in terms of competitiveness. This represents a 30 percent performance increase compared with the initial performance baseline. For longer

Balloon Accident Kills 11, One Of New Zealand�s Deadliest Air Accidents In History

8 Jan 2012 16:53:03 GMT

A Cameron A-210 hot air balloon operated by Early Morning Balloons carrying 11 people crashed into power lines and then caught fire killing all onboard on Saturday in a rural town of Clareville near the township of Carterton, New Zealand. This was New Zealand�s deadliest air crash in nearly 50 years.

Coast Guard, Bahamian Officials Locate Downed Aircraft And Its Crew

8 Jan 2012 15:10:19 GMT

Coast Guard crews, and partner agencies respond to a downed single engine Cirrus type aircraft with two people aboard in the waters approximately 2 miles west of Andros, Bahamas, Saturday. Richard McGlaughlin, 59, and Elaine McGlaughlin, 25, made a distress call over the radio stating their aircraft was going down due to engine

Illegally Smuggled Military Aircraft, AD-4N Skyraider To End Up At Naval Museum

8 Jan 2012 15:09:59 GMT

A federal judge in Alabama has issued a forfeiture order for a Douglas AD-4N Skyraider aircraft after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) determined that it had been smuggled into the United States illegally.�On Dec. 21, Judge William M. Acker, Jr., U.S. District Judge for

New Law Eases Airport Screening For Troops, Families

8 Jan 2012 15:09:38 GMT

President Barack Obama signed a bill into law to streamline airport screening procedures for service members and their families traveling on official orders. The Risk-based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act gives the Transportation Security Administration six months to develop and implement a plan to expedite screening services for

New Mexico And Its 'Air' Roots

8 Jan 2012 15:09:16 GMT

On Friday the state of New Mexico celebrated its centennial. Though the Air Force officially made its appearance in the Tularosa Basin in February 1942 with the construction of Alamogordo Army Airfield, the air power roots of America were established only 150 miles from Holloman four years after New Mexico's admittance into the union in 1912 as the 47th state.�America's first deployment and operational use of military air power did

Boeing Expects 2012 To Be "Year Of The 737 Max"

5 Jan 2012 18:08:44 GMT

Boeing booked 805 net commercial airplane orders in 2011, fueled by a late flurry of record-breaking deals. The company also delivered 477 airplanes, ending the year with a strong backlog of 3,771 unfilled commercial orders. "This past year was one of the most exciting and important years in Boeing's history," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "By placing record orders

Buffalo Airport TSA Worker Sentenced On Corruption Charges

5 Jan 2012 18:07:51 GMT

U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced that Minnetta Walker, 44, of Buffalo, N.Y., who was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States, was sentenced to 24 months in prison, to be followed by one year supervised released, by U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Catherine Baumgarten, who

MSP International Airport�s Terminal 1-Lindbergh Turns 50

5 Jan 2012 18:07:16 GMT

Minneapolis, St. Paul (MSP) International Airport�s Terminal 1-Lindbergh celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, a monument to the sweeping changes that have altered aviation, the airport and world as a whole in the past five decades. “When the terminal opened in January 1962, the aviation industry was still highly regulated, commercial air fares

Boeing To Close Witchita Facility By The End Of 2013

5 Jan 2012 18:06:21 GMT

The Boeing Company announced that the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) facility in Wichita will close by the end of 2013. The Wichita facility currently employs more than 2,160 employees. "The decision to close our Wichita facility was difficult but ultimately was based on a thorough study of the current and future market environment and our ability to remain competitive

US Airways Pilots Express Concern Over The FAA's New Rest Rules

28 Dec 2011 15:47:15 GMT

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), representing the pilots of US Airways, expresses concerns over the new FAA Flight and Duty Time rule addressing pilot crew rest. The new rule is the result of efforts to address pilot fatigue, brought to light primarily as a result of the fatal accident of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Buffalo, NY that occurred in May 2009

Customs And Border Protection Receives Fourth Predator-B In Arizona

28 Dec 2011 15:46:26 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection received an unmanned aircraft on Tuesday, the fourth at National Air Security Operations Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz. Flights performed from this location will provide critical aerial surveillance to CBP border security personnel on the ground along the Southwest border. The arrival of the Predator-B

IATA Disappointed With EU Court Decision On ETS

27 Dec 2011 16:33:14 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment in last weeks decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which upheld European Union (EU) plans to include international aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) from 2012. The CJEU decision represents a European legal interpretation of EU ETS

UPS Pilots File An Appeals Challenge To FAA Final Flight & Duty Rule

27 Dec 2011 16:32:54 GMT

The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) filed a Petition for Review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in order to challenge FAA's exclusion of cargo operations from the final flight and duty time rule issued last week.�“The IPA seeks to have cargo operations included within the scope of the rule because of the safety benefits

Boeing 787 Achieves Weight On Wheels Milestone

21 Dec 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing announced Tuesday that its first South Carolina-built 787 put weight on wheels for the first time on December 18. "Our Boeing South Carolina team has achieved another significant milestone, putting weight on wheels," said Jack Jones, Boeing South Carolina vice president and general manager. "This is a result of both great local talent and dedication and talent and knowledge assembled from across

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter To Be Equipped With Thales Topdeck Avionics Suite

21 Dec 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The Thales TopDeck avionics suite to be installed in Sikorsky�s new S-76D helicopter will offer new “click to fly� ability based on a concept that has never been installed on a helicopter before: the Icube-S concept of Intuitivity, Interactivity, Integration and Safety. The S-76D helicopter is the newest model in the popular S-76® helicopter series manufactured

19 Year Old New Yorker Caught Smuggling Cocaine In Shoes At Airport

21 Dec 2011 05:01:01 GMT

A New York resident was arrested Monday at the George Bush Intercon. Airport for being in possession of 1.38 kilograms (three pounds) of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, Southern District of Texas. The investigation is being conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland

InFlight 911 Offers Audio Video Feed To ATC During Aircraft Emergencies

21 Dec 2011 05:01:00 GMT

InFlight Labs announced it is adding the industry�s first aircraft-wide InFlight 911 Audio Video Recording System to its InFlight Emergency Services portfolio. "The new product, InFlight 911 Recorder is a major step forward in passenger safety, counterterrorism and aviation security,� said Jay Bekanich

The Last Gulfstream G200 Rolls Off Production Line

20 Dec 2011 22:18:56 GMT

Capping a 14-year production run, the last super mid-size Gulfstream G200 business jet the 250th has rolled off the production line in Dallas. It will be replaced in the Gulfstream fleet by the all-new large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G280, which is scheduled to enter service in the first part of 2012. The G200 was the first super mid-size business jet to enter the marketplace. It rolled out in 1997 and was

Pilot Sentenced In Marijuana Smuggling On Private Plane From Texas To Florida

20 Dec 2011 22:18:16 GMT

A Florida man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Lake County, Florida, Sheriff's Office. Randall C. Starcher, 44

Family Of Five Killed In Plane Crash In Edge Texas Weather Was Likely A Factor

20 Dec 2011 17:15:54 GMT

On Monday night about 10 PM a single-engine airplane, a Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six (N3590T), crashed killing all five onboard in central Texas. Authorities report severe weather had been moving through the area and may have been a factor in the plane crash. Among the dead are the pilot owner of the Cherokee Six, Michael Dustin Butler

US Airways Employees Pledged $1.2 Million For United Way�s �Hope Takes Flight�

20 Dec 2011 17:15:09 GMT

US Airways� 32,000 employees pledged more than $1.2 million to the airline�s annual “Hope Takes Flight� campaign to benefit the United Way. This year�s campaign, which ran between Sept. 23 and Nov. 13, contributed to the nearly $9.5 million US Airways employees have raised for United Way since 2000. The United Way works to address health

Imams' Suit Accuses Delta And Atlantic Southeast Airlines Of Passenger Profiling

20 Dec 2011 14:06:33 GMT

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and United Firm of Carolina Law (UFC Law) have filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines for removing two Islamic religious leaders, or imams, from a flight to a conference on Islamophobia in Charlotte, N.C., earlier this year after the pilot refused to fly with them on board

This Holiday 2 Out Of 5 Air Passengers Wish For Other Form Of Transportation

20 Dec 2011 14:05:41 GMT

A new survey by the U.S. Travel Association shows frustrations remain high this travel season, so high that two out of every five air passengers would rather not fly. The U.S. Travel Association says travelers should ask for two gifts from the airlines and TSA. First, TSA should expand its PreCheck trusted traveler program to allow more travelers an efficient

Fitch Ratings Reports Stormy Forecast For Some Airports In 2012

19 Dec 2011 15:33:07 GMT

A Securities and Exchange Commission approved statistical rating organization, Fitch Ratings, predicts flat or nominal traffic growth for most airports in 2012. The sector faces headwinds in the form of carriers restraining capacity and macroeconomic pressures. Some are dealing with the last operational changes attributable to the mergers between United and Continental and Southwest and Airtran. Still

Shot Down U-2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers To Be Awarded The Silver Star

19 Dec 2011 15:32:14 GMT

The United Stats Air Force will award the Silver Star, posthumously to Francis Gary Powers for valor in the face of the enemy when his U-2 spy plane was shot down on May 1, 1960, while flying a reconnaissance mission over Soviet Union airspace. Powers� son, Francis Gary Powers Jr. had made a request to the Air Force that his father be

�The Little Engine That Could� To Power The Thrush 510G Airplane

19 Dec 2011 15:31:31 GMT

When GE Aviation acquired the Czech airplane engine maker Walter Motors four years ago, Walter was an 80-year old turboprop business with some glorious history and top engineering talent. Walter�s workhorse product was the M601 engine. There were some 1,500 of them in service around the world, accumulating 17 million flight hours. But the M601 was

Colton Harris-Moore "Barefoot Bandit" Wrote Letter To Judge Offering Insight Into His Crime Spree

18 Dec 2011 15:36:52 GMT

Colton Harris-Moore 20, of Camano Island, Washington, who became know as the "Barefoot Bandit" wrote a letter to both Judge Richard Jones, Judge Vikki Churchill in which Harris-Moore gives a personal account into his behaviors, offering insight into what lead him to his criminal spree in the Pacific Northwest and across the United States to Indiana, ending in the Bahamas. In his letter Harris-Moore�s speaks to his behaviors, some lesions learned and his emotional

Compass Airlines Flight Attendant Sentenced 7 Years In Bathroom Fire

18 Dec 2011 14:06:06 GMT

A former flight attendant with Compass Airlines, Eder Rojas, 23, of Woodbury, Minnesota was sentenced in United States District Court in Fargo, North Dakota, Friday to more than six years in prison by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson for setting fire to an airplane bathroom while in-flight. In addition he was ordered to pay back more than $100,000, the

11 Million Verdict Against Winner Aviation For Negligence Resulting In Plane Crash

18 Dec 2011 14:05:15 GMT

One of the largest air crash disaster verdicts was handed down on Wednesday, by a Philadelphia jury, which awarded $11.35 million in compensatory damages to Dr. Robert Marisco Jr. and his fiancee Heather Moran, both of Akron, Ohio, in an action against Winner Aviation Corporation. Dr. Marsico and Ms. Moran were represented by the Wolk Law Firm

Air Transat, World's First Certified Green Airline

18 Dec 2011 14:04:25 GMT

Air Transat, a Montreal-based airline, is the world's first certified green airline. The certification named Fly-360-Green consists of a comprehensive rating system for the design, innovation and operation of highly sustainable airlines and airports. Developed by the World Green Aviation Council, formerly known as Greenhorizon Aviation, Fly-360-Green is intended to provide the airline industry and the airports

UK, Difficult Economic Times Reflected In November Airline Traffic Figures

18 Dec 2011 14:03:38 GMT

IAA commercial terminal traffic figures for Shannon, Dublin and Cork airports dropped by 5.5% in November 2011, when compared to November 2010. Individually, the November 2011 figures for the three State airports, when compared to the same month in the previous year are; Commercial terminal flights at Dublin were down by 4.1%, with an average of 366 daily movements. Commercial terminal flights at Cork were down

Fort Lauderdale Men Arrested In $6 Million Aircraft Parts Ponzi Scheme

17 Dec 2011 15:34:02 GMT

On Wednesday Victor Brown, 54, of Hollywood, Florida and Roger Green, 78, of Stuart, Florida were taken into custody on charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit first-degree racketeering. It is alleged that both men set up a scheme where they would bring in investors, tell them they were selling C-130 aircraft parts worldwide

Alaska Airlines Passenger Wenty The Cat Has Been Found Reunited With Owner

17 Dec 2011 15:32:52 GMT

A four-legged Alaska Airlines passenger who had escaped his pet carrier was found recently safe, sound and a little bit greasy after a two-day search at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Wenty, a grey and white male cat, was traveling with its owner on Friday, December 2, from Tucson, Ariz., to Seattle, but when his owner claimed the pet carrier

Colton Harris-Moore The "Barefoot Bandit" Sentenced To Seven Years

17 Dec 2011 15:32:03 GMT

Colton Harris-Moore, the "Barefoot Bandit," 20, of Camano Island, Washington, was sentenced on Friday in Island County Superior Court to more than seven years in prison after waving his right to a trial. Harris-Moore lengthy crime spree took him

Watertown Man Charged With Disrupting Flight To Amsterdam

17 Dec 2011 15:31:13 GMT

A Watertown man was charged this week with disrupting an Amsterdam bound flight from Boston�s Logan International Airport, last month. In a criminal complaint issued on Dec. 12, Kurt Haberstroh, 20, was charged with interfering with the performance of duties of a flight crew

AIAA Designated Space Park Facilities A Historic Aerospace Site

16 Dec 2011 15:23:36 GMT

In a ceremony on Wednesday, the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) designated Northrop Grumman Corporation's Space Park facilities in Redondo Beach, Calif., a Historic Aerospace Site. Space Park opened in 1961, originally housing Space Technology Laboratories, a subsidiary of the Ramo-Wooldridge Corporation. The company

Interference Confirmed, Lightsquared Offers Concession To GPS Industry

16 Dec 2011 15:22:31 GMT

It's official. The federal government has confirmed previously leaked reports that tests conducted by a joint Technical Working Group show that signals from a proposed nationwide wireless broadband network interfered with the majority of commercial GPS receivers tested. LightSquared has been quick to respond with an olive branch of sorts

Jonee Lynn Helms, FAA Administrator During The ATC Strike In 1981 Dies At 86

14 Dec 2011 23:55:41 GMT

Former Federal Aviation Administration, Administrator, Jonee Lynn Helms died at his home in Westport, Connecticut on Sunday of cardiopulmonary failure and complications from pneumonia. Helms was a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, former President of Piper Aircraft Corp. and is most recognized for the years in which he served as

TSA Begins Expedited Screening At McCarran International Airport

14 Dec 2011 23:54:57 GMT

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole announced on Wednesday the start of TSA Pre operations at Las Vegas� McCarran International Airport, and that US Airways will offer TSA Pre to eligible passengers in early 2012. These initiatives mark the implementation of more key components of the agency�s intelligence-driven

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Caucus Members Receive More PAC Money

14 Dec 2011 17:05:00 GMT

According to a joint analysis of campaign finance data by the Center for Responsive Politics and the Project on Government Oversight (POGO) a new report shows House members of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Caucus received more than double in PAC monies from the primary contractors of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program than House

Boeing B-52 CONECT System Completes Flight Test Milestone

14 Dec 2011 17:04:07 GMT

Boeing on Monday completed all flight testing needed for the B-52 Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) program to receive low rate initial production (LRIP) authorization from the U.S. Air Force. The flight test program was conducted at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., by Boeing and the Air Force. “Completion of the LRIP flight test phase

Fed Ordered To Pay In ATC's Negligence Which Result In The Death Of Pilot

14 Dec 2011 01:08:30 GMT

Miami, Florida District Court Judge Edwin G. Torres has ordered the Unites States to pay the family of Michael Zinn, 52, $4.4 million as a result of a Miami's Air Route Traffic Control Center air traffic controller's negligence which was partially the cause of Zinn's death when his airplane crashed back in October 2005. Judge Torres� ruling supports

Critically Injured Woman Returns To New York, Angel MedFlight Donates Flight

14 Dec 2011 01:07:36 GMT

After being struck by a car in the Virgin Islands, a severely injured Long Island woman is back in New York, thanks to the efforts of her mother, Congressman Tim Bishop and Angel MedFlight. Breem was hit by a car in St. Thomas, suffering a traumatic brain injury and partial paralysis. Kelly Breem suffered a traumatic brain injury Nov. 14

Angel MedFlight Speaks On Medical Aviation�s Safety Practices And NTSB Report

13 Dec 2011 12:47:57 GMT

CEO of international air medical transportation innovator Angel MedFlight remarks on recent National Transportation and Safety Board report, discusses safety disparities among medical aviation operators and explains how medflights differ from commercial air travel. With two deadly accidents making headlines in the same week

Airlines Report Tarmac Delays, 7 Domestic 11 International Flights

13 Dec 2011 12:47:38 GMT

Airlines reported a total of seven tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights and 11 tarmac delays of more than four hours on international flights in October, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation�s Air Travel Consumer Report. The larger U.S. airlines have been required to report long tarmac delays on their domestic flights

Alec Baldwin Pokes At American Airlines On SNL After Being Kicked Off Flight

12 Dec 2011 16:56:20 GMT

Actor Alec Baldwin did a comedy sketch on Saturday Night Live after being kicked off an American Airlines flight last Tuesday for getting into a scuffle with a flight attendant over playing the game Words With Friends

Fantasy Flight Brings Joy To Seriously Ill Children

12 Dec 2011 15:01:38 GMT

The holiday season is a time for sharing with family and friends. But, it's also a time for sharing with those in need. Whether its food, winter clothing, or money, many Americans choose this season for giving to others. Others choose to give something we all feel is in short supply, time. And on Saturday, generous volunteers who devote their time, energy, and creativity every year to the United Airlines Fantasy

Mokulele Airlines To Begin Normal Flight Operations

12 Dec 2011 15:00:43 GMT

Mokulele Flight Service, Inc. announces the full restoration of scheduled flight operations as of December 12, 2011. Mokulele voluntarily suspended operations temporarily to permit the Company to complete an internal records audit. Having fully resolved the records review, the Company immediately resumed operations. “We deeply regret the inconvenience that this service disruption caused to our valued

Machinists Leaders And Boeing Negotiated Landmark Agreement

11 Dec 2011 17:27:12 GMT

In April National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Boeing, charging the company with illegal retaliation against union demands. The NLRB accused Boeing of taking the 787 Dreamliner work from Washington State and moving it to South Carolina, a right-to-work state. This would allow Boeing to strip the union of its powers

High Ranking Chinese Aviation Official Visits Florida

11 Dec 2011 17:26:51 GMT

The secretary general of one of China�s most successful aviation industrial city complexes visited Central Florida this week seeking economic development partnerships in general aviation. Jin Qian Sheng, secretary general of the China Aviation Industrial Base in Xian, met with economic development and county officials and Enterprise Florida, the state�s public-private economic development organization. Several

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Sets World Record

11 Dec 2011 14:57:19 GMT

Boeing has established two world records with the 787 Dreamliner, setting new marks for both speed and distance for the airplane's weight class. This week, Boeing�s new 787 Dreamliner powered by GE�s GEnx engines took off from Seattle for a record flight to circumnavigate the globe.�The plane stopped only in Dhaka, Bangladesh for two hours of refueling. The flight set two new world records for its weight

Airbus Begins Joining The First A350 XWB Front Fuselage

11 Dec 2011 14:56:52 GMT

Airbus has started joining the first 21-metre long front fuselage section for the A350 XWB in Saint-Nazaire (France). This phase will continue over the coming weeks and once completed, the front fuselage will be transported by Beluga to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. This will be the first major section of the A350 XWB to enter the Final Assembly Line.�The front fuselage is made up of the

Deadly Plane Crash Kills Robotics Enthusiasts And Pilot In Sioux Falls

10 Dec 2011 18:07:57 GMT

On Friday three passengers and a pilot departed Sioux Falls Regional Airport (Joe Foss Field) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on a charted flight in a Cessna 421C, N421SY which was owned by S & S Aviation LLC. Just after takeoff the aircraft crashed about one mile west of the airport killing all onboard. Tony Molinaro a Federal Aviation

Engine Problems Likely In Lake Mead Helicopter Crash That Took Five Lives

10 Dec 2011 18:07:02 GMT

On Wednesday evening at approximately 4:45 PM a Eurocopter AS350B2, N37SH, owned by Sundance Helicopters of Las Vegas crashed killing all five people onboard. The Eurocopter went down in the River Mountains bordering Lake Mead in a V-shaped canyon about 150 feet deep, 16 miles east of Las Vegas. Sundance Helicopters, a daily

Coast Guard Pilot Faces Negligent Homicide Charges In Deaths Of Flight Crew

8 Dec 2011 19:57:14 GMT

U.S. Coast Guardsmen Lt. Lance Leone, 31, was charged with negligent homicide, dereliction of duty, destruction of a government helicopter and the deaths of his flight crew when Leone was co-pilot of a Coast Guard Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk, 6017 that crashed at La Push, Washington

Japanese War Fighters, Remembering Pearl Harbor Seventy Years Ago Today

7 Dec 2011 18:00:07 GMT

Seventy years ago today on December 7, 1941, a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor took the lives of more than 2,400 Americans, stunning the nation and catapulting it into war. For the FBI, the attack and the onset of war opened a new chapter in national security

NBAA Releases New Guide On Reimbursement Of Flight Expenses

7 Dec 2011 15:57:58 GMT

The 15-page NBAA Reimbursement of Flight Expenses for Owner-Pilots Handbook is intended to help NBAA Members understand the accommodations and limitations that the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) allow for both private and commercial owner-pilots, including requirements relating to humanitarian or non-profit flights. The National

Northrop Makes Spacecraft Progress For NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

7 Dec 2011 15:57:10 GMT

Northrop Grumman delivered to NASA the flight software that will enable the James Webb Space Telescope to communicate with its ground station nearly a million miles away after it passed formal verification testing. The company is leading the telescope's design and development effort for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt

Sen. Cantwell Calls For Plan To Help Vets Get FAA Certification For Aerospace Jobs

7 Dec 2011 15:08:26 GMT

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security, called on key agencies to streamline the process qualifying veterans� face when obtaining the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification needed to work on civilian aircraft.

California Teen Wins Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award

7 Dec 2011 04:56:45 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft and By Kids For Kids Co., an organization that inspires kids to be successful inventors, awarded a California teenager the Igor Sikorsky Youth Innovator Award for envisioning a small unmanned helicopter that could carry critical relief supplies and electrical power to the scene of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event

Alec Baldwin Kicked Off An American Airlines Flight Playing Words With Friends

7 Dec 2011 04:55:53 GMT

Actor Alec Baldwin was kicked off an American Airlines flight at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday. Alec Baldwin tweets, “Flight attendant on American reamed me out 4 playing Words With Friends while we sat at the gate, not moving.� Apparently when all of the passengers boarded the flight and

American Airlines Makes Leadership Changes

6 Dec 2011 16:35:43 GMT

American Airlines today announced the retirements of two company officers, as well as a series of changes to the company's global leadership team. Robert W. Reding, Executive Vice President of Operations and Mark L. Burdette, Vice President � Employee Relations will retire at the end of this month. Monte Ford, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), has resigned effective December

NASA Measures Low Altitude Greenhouse Gases With Unmanned Aircraft

6 Dec 2011 15:03:39 GMT

For the first time, NASA researchers have demonstrated the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect very low altitude airborne measurements of greenhouse gases at several sites in California and Nevada.�As Earth scientists strive to better understand sources and sinks of atmospheric greenhouse gases, a new

Boeing To Further Increase The Monthly Production Rate On The 737-800

6 Dec 2011 15:03:19 GMT

Boeing rolled out its first factory-complete Next-Generation 737 at the production rate of 35 airplanes a month on Sunday. The new 737-800 was towed to nearby Renton Field where Boeing conducts functional testing and first flights for all new airplanes. Though the airplane still must undergo testing and painting, the milestone represents

Amazon Executive Killed In Plane Crash On Mackinaw Island

5 Dec 2011 17:19:45 GMT

On Saturday night just before 8 PM Thomas Phillips, 52, and Joseph Pann Jr, 29, departed St. Ignace, Michigan in a Piper Saratoga aircraft which was owned by Great Lakes Air Inc. for Mackinaw Island. The flight was to be just under 10 minutes. Search and rescue controllers at Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, were contacted by

2011 Cormorant Trophy Awarded, Most Challenging Mountainside Helicopter Rescue

5 Dec 2011 17:19:17 GMT

The daring cliff-side rescue of a lucky British Columbia which pushed both the rescue crew and their search and rescue helicopter to the limits has been selected for this year�s winner of the Cormorant Trophy for Helicopter Rescue. The Cormorant Trophy for Helicopter Rescue recognized the "Canadian civilian, government or military

Pilots Of Horizon Air Will Receive A 2.8 Percent Wage Increase

4 Dec 2011 14:36:13 GMT

Horizon Air and its pilots, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters APA Local 1224, jointly announced that the neutral arbitrator responsible for choosing the 2012-2013 wage structure most appropriate for the Horizon Air pilots has ruled that there should be a 2.8 percent increase for all pilots in 2012 and an additional 1.2 percent

Florida Tech Receives Two Flight Simulators From Emil Perpetual Trust

4 Dec 2011 14:35:54 GMT

A generous donation from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust brought Florida Institute of Technology two Frasca 242 Piper Seminole Level 5 Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). The simulators, valued at $350,000 each, are housed in the Emil Buehler Center for Aviation Training and Research, at Melbourne International Airport, home of FIT

FAA Alternative Energy Investments, Cleaner More Sustainable Jet Fuel

3 Dec 2011 14:42:40 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative, environmentally-friendly, sustainable sources for commercial jet fuel. The FAA funds are being distributed by the Department of Transportation�s (DOT) John A. Volpe Center. “These new green aviation fuels

Puget Sound Workers To Vote On Deal To Land Boeing�s 737 MAX

3 Dec 2011 14:41:48 GMT

Machinists Union members will vote next week on a four-year contract extension that includes a commitment by the Boeing. to build its 737 MAX passenger jet in Washington state. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said the tentative agreement also would ensure continuation of

Boeing Partners To Offer "Street To Right Seat" Pilot Training Program In Africa

2 Dec 2011 16:49:11 GMT

Boeing is expanding its partnerships in Africa, announcing an agreement to jointly offer a comprehensive pilot training program with 43 Air School (Pty) Ltd., Africa's largest flight training organization. The agreement reflects a shared commitment by Boeing and 43 Air School to maintain and enhance aviation safety in Africa and around

Owner Of Blue Diamond Aviation Flight School Arrested On Visa Fraud Charges

2 Dec 2011 16:48:08 GMT

A woman who operates a flight school in La Verne, California, was arrested Wednesday morning on federal charges alleging she oversaw a visa fraud scheme that allowed foreign nationals from Egypt, Sri Lanka and Taiwan to enter the United States for commercial pilot training at her school, even though the school was not approved

Former Executive Of Cielos Airlines Pleads Guilty To Fixing Fuel Surcharge Rates

1 Dec 2011 14:34:01 GMT

A former executive of a Peruvian airline pleaded guilty on Wednesday for his role in a conspiracy to fix surcharges on air cargo shipments from the United States to South and Central America following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Department of Justice announced.�George Gonzalez, former chief commercial officer of Cielos Airlines, a Peruvian air cargo carrier, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Southern District of Florida to a one count charge of price fixing

Fuel Burn Saver, Sharklet Fitted Airbus A320 Successfully Completes First Flight Test

1 Dec 2011 14:34:01 GMT

Airbus has completed the first flight of the �Sharklet� wing-tip devices on the company�s A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). This milestone marks the start of the early flight-test campaign to capture data for fine-tuning the flight laws, as well as for certification and performance validation.�Sharklets are around 2.5 meters tall and will replace the

American Airlines Passenger Dies After Eating A Chicken Dinner Claims Lawsuit

30 Nov 2011 19:01:49 GMT

A lawsuit has been filed against American Airlines and Sky Chefs for allegedly serving a passenger, Othon Cortes of Miami, a chicken dinner that was contaminated with the deadly bacteria, Clostridium perfringens (formerly known as C. welchii) that resulted in his death. Cortes� wife and daughter are seeking damages in excess of $1 million

CommutAir Pilots Ratify Double-Digit Percentage Pay Increase

30 Nov 2011 19:01:24 GMT

Pilots for the regional airline CommutAir ratified their first-ever union contract on Tuesday, winning double-digit percentage pay increases, improved scheduling rules, more time off and other improvements. Champlain Enterprises, Inc., operating name CommutAir, is an American regional airline with its headquarters in South Burlington, Vermont

A Pilot With A Sordid Past, Authorities Arrest Missing Drug Pilot Barrington Slack

29 Nov 2011 19:26:58 GMT

On Monday about 4 PM, Waller County Sheriff�s Office Deputies and Department of Homeland Security Agents arrested Barrington Carl Slack as he was departing from Carinos Italian Restaurant, East Humble, Texas. Slack, 33 was identified as the pilot of the twin engine aircraft that crashed landed at the Houston Executive Airport in

American Airlines Files Bankruptcy Protection Under Chapter 11

29 Nov 2011 16:49:25 GMT

American Airlines, Inc. announced that its parent company, AMR Corporation, and certain United States-based subsidiaries today voluntarily filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code

Air Transat Lays Off Its Pilots And Outsources To Foreign Pilots

29 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Transat pilots�, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), reacted to the announcement of the layoff of 17 pilots and denounced the airline�s subcontracting strategy which utilizes seasonal foreign workers. Air Transat sent layoff notices to 17 of its pilots. Based in Toronto, and hailing from Quebec, Ontario and

University Professor Caught Viewing Child Pornography On A Delta Flight

29 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Grant Smith a professor at the University of Utah on Monday pleaded not guilty in East Boston District Court to charges filed against him that he was viewing child pornography on his laptop during a flight from Salt Lake City to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday. Bail was set at $75,000.�The Massachusetts State Police said the 47-year-old Grant Smith

Bail Denied For Man Plotting Attack On Gov Buildings With Remote Controlled Aircraft

28 Nov 2011 20:02:48 GMT

Rezwan Ferdaus, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen from Massachusetts accused of plotting to attack U.S. government buildings using explosives-laden remote-control model aircraft was ordered today held without bail on Monday by Federal Judge Timothy Hillman, who ruled he was an "intelligent and troubled young man" that was committed to his cause and a danger

Qantas Airways Drops Red Q Idea, Opportunity To Build Employee Relations

28 Nov 2011 14:40:31 GMT

The collapse of plans to set up a new premium airline in Southeast Asia presents an opportunity to Qantas management to refocus on Qantas operations in Australia

Four Killed In Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Plane Crash At Crystal Lake

27 Nov 2011 17:34:26 GMT

On Saturday morning a single engine Cirrus SR20 airplane departed Marion Municipal Airport, Marion, Indiana with four people onboard. At about 10:25 AM, all four people were killed when the Cirrus SR20 aircraft crashed in a farm field near U.S. Route 14 and North Ridgefield Road near Crystal Lake Airport, McHenry County, Indiana. Crystal Lake is a

One Of Japan�s Largest Airlines All Nippon Airways To Merge With Air Nippon

27 Nov 2011 17:34:08 GMT

All Nippon Airways and Air Nippon announce that, in a decision made at the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on November 25, 2011, the companies will merge. Air Nippon (ANK) is a regional airline based in the Shiodome City Center complex in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. A wholly owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA)

A Mother's Worse Nightmare, Children Killed In Plane Crash At Superstition Mountains

26 Nov 2011 19:15:11 GMT

On Wednesday a twin-engine Rockwell 690A twin turboprop aircraft, tail number N690SM, had its fuel tanks topped off at its home base Safford Regional Airport (SAD), Safford Arizona. The aircraft departed with its pilot Shawn Perry, 39, copilot Russell Hardy, 31, who is the owner of the aircraft and Ponderosa Aviation, and the company�s

Airbus Begins Final Assembly Of The First A400M For France

26 Nov 2011 19:14:47 GMT

Following the launch of A400M series production last February, Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first A400M that will be delivered to a customer �the French Air Force. The fuselage for this aircraft, known as MSN7, arrived at the final assembly line in Seville (Spain) on board an Airbus Beluga. The wings and nose arrived some days

Union Leaders Fight Boeing From Moving KC-767 Tanker Program From Wichita

24 Nov 2011 13:43:41 GMT

The union representing engineers at The Boeing Company is calling on the company to honor its commitment to use the Wichita site for the U.S. Air Force KC-767 tanker program in the wake of the recent announcement that the future of the site is under evaluation including the option of closing the facility. Representing 550 engineers

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) To Be Stripped Of Financial Authority

24 Nov 2011 13:42:42 GMT

Passengers' needs are to be put first under new airports legislation published on Wednesday by UK�s Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening. The Civil Aviation Bill will replace the current economic regulation duties of the aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), with a single primary duty to promote the interests of

Drug Plane Skids Off Runway Pilots Whereabouts Unknown

22 Nov 2011 23:26:03 GMT

On Monday around 7:15 PM a twin engine 1968 Beechcraft 60 aircraft, N523AA, made a hard landing, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded off the runway into the grass at Houston Executive Airport. Airport employees ran over to the accident site to see if anyone was injured but the occupants and the pilot had fled into the woods

Airbus Begins Manufacturing The Wings For The First A350 XWB

22 Nov 2011 23:25:28 GMT

Assembly of the 32 meter long carbon fiber wings for the first A350 XWB (MSN1) has started at Airbus� recently opened “North Factory� in Broughton, UK. Most of the A350 XWB wing is made of light-weight carbon composites, including the upper and lower wing covers, stringers, front and rear spars. The advanced structural designs

Boeing Aircraft Makes Record Sales With A Week To Remember

21 Nov 2011 14:41:11 GMT

Boeing's history-making week has resulted in orders and commitments for 359 airplanes. Boeing has now set a new record for the B-777 orders in a single year with 192 to date.

Gulfstream G650 Receives Provisional Type Certificate

21 Nov 2011 14:40:09 GMT

Gulfstream G650 received its provisional type certificate (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration. This clears the way for the company to begin interior completions of the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet in preparation for customer deliveries in the second quarter of 2012, as originally

Expressjet Merger Creates World�s Largest Regional Airline

20 Nov 2011 12:32:55 GMT

SkyWest announces its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (“Atlantic Southeast�), and ExpressJet Airlines (“ExpressJet�) a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Southeast, received approval Thursday from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a single operating certificate. This was the final regulatory step for the two

Southwest Airlines Announces New TV Series To Air On TLC

20 Nov 2011 12:31:58 GMT

Southwest Airlines announce production will begin this week on a new series giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at modern air travel, sharing the large-scale operations and personal Customer and Employee stories at Southwest Airlines. The series will air on TLC, and the network has ordered 13 half-hour episodes, which are

OSU Coach Kurt Budke, Assistant Coach Miranda Serna Killed In Plane Crash

19 Nov 2011 15:45:57 GMT

Oklahoma State University women�s basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant women�s basketball coach Miranda Serna were killed along with two others Thursday night in a plane crash. Also killed in the crash were OSU alumni and supporters Olin and Paula Branstetter of Ponca City. Branstetter, age 82, a former state senator

Delta Connection Pilot Locked In Bathroom Another Reminder Of 911

17 Nov 2011 22:35:13 GMT

On Wednesday an Indianapolis based Chautauqua Airlines operating as a Delta flight departed Asheville, North Carolina for La Guardia International Airport, New York with 14 passengers. Upon approaching New York, ATC instructed the pilots flying the Embraer 145 commuter jet, Flight 6132 that they could expect a holding pattern before landing

Southwest Passenger Sues Airline For Failing To Honor 45 Free Drinks

17 Nov 2011 22:34:21 GMT

Adam Levitt from Illinois, a frequent flyer of Southwest Airlines filed a class action lawsuit (Adam J. Levitt V. Southwest Airlines Case: 1:11-cv-08176 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois) on Wednesday against the carrier for failing to honor his free alcoholic drink coupons which was an incentive for purchasing a premium-priced "Business Select" ticket

ICE Deports Man Who Killed 2 During JFK Airport Hostage Standoff

17 Nov 2011 16:43:55 GMT

A former lawful permanent resident, Luis Robinson who was once an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy, was deported Wednesday to Panama. He had killed two people during a 1977 hostage standoff at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York

Coast Guard Orchestrates Plane Ditching In Pacific Ocean, Pilot Rescued

17 Nov 2011 14:00:40 GMT

The Big Island of Hawaii lies in the center of the vast Pacific Ocean more than 2,500 miles from the nearest point of land. Yet despite its remoteness, dozens of aircraft of all sizes make the long flight each day without issue. For one pilot flying from California in a small twin engine Cessna 310, this was a routine well planned flight.�Traveling at an

Airlines Take Legal Action To Stop $3.4 Billion In Loan Guarantees To Air India

17 Nov 2011 14:00:13 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, filed suit against the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to halt a pending deal for $3.4 billion in loan guarantees for aircraft financing to Air India, saying that it fails to meet statutory requirements, including

Mesa Sells Off Mokulele Flight Services To Transpac Aviation

18 Nov 2011 01:14:55 GMT

Mesa Air Group announced the sale of Mokulele Flight Services, Inc., its inter-island turboprop service operating four, nine seat, Cessna Caravan aircraft to Scottsdale, Arizona based Transpac Aviation, Inc. Mesa will continue to operate its jet inter-island service

Delta Air Lines Blocks Important Health Ad On In-flight Programming

16 Nov 2011 20:07:03 GMT

The non-profit National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is calling public pressure placed on Delta Air Lines by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to censor an NVIC video about flu prevention an “act of intimidation� to block public access to full and accurate health information about influenza

EU Adopts Tough Rules On The Use Of Security Scanners At Airports

16 Nov 2011 15:26:08 GMT

The European Commission has adopted on Monday a proposal for an European Union legal framework on security scanners. This legislation allows airports and Member States that wish to use security scanners for the screening of passengers to do so under strict operational and technical conditions.�Member States have been testing

GE Aviation Signed Deals Valued At $12 Billion In Engines And Services

16 Nov 2011 15:25:49 GMT

GE Aviation has signed new engine orders and service agreements valued at $11.9 billion at the Dubai Air Show. The company also announced that it would design and build a $120 million engine overhaul facility for Emirates airline in Dubai.�The orders include a $6 billion engine and service contract to power Emirates� 50 new Boeing 777-300ER

Boeing Projects $350 Billion Market For Airplanes In The Middle East

15 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will need an estimated 2,520 airplanes worth $450 billion by 2030. The forecast comes as the region's carriers continue to surpass global air traffic and capacity growth rates. Boeing estimates that the Middle East's fleet of passenger airplanes will grow from a current fleet of 1,040 airplanes to a projected 2,710 airplanes, an increase of 160 percent

Auction Opened For Slots At New York And Washington Airports

15 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Bidding by airlines for the authority to take off and land at New York LaGuardia and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport begins yesterday, under the terms of a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that will allow Delta Air Lines, Inc. and US Airways, Inc. to exchange some of their operating authorities at the two

UK Civil Aviation Authority Publishes Standards On ATOL Reform

15 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday published an Information Paper for the tour operator industry regarding proposed reforms to the Air Travel Organizers' Licensing (ATOL) scheme, which provides financial protection for holidaymakers. Air Travel Organizers' Licensing

Travel Association Commends The Obama Admin For Signing APEC Legislation

15 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Travel Association expressed its strong support for the robust travel facilitation agenda pursued by the Obama Administration as part of its hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders� summit in Honolulu. The U.S. Travel Association expressed its strong support for the robust travel

Medrar Financial Acquires Diamond Aircraft

14 Nov 2011 17:31:38 GMT

Medrar Financial Group and Diamond Aircraft Holdings have announced on Monday that an agreement has been signed for the acquisition of a majority interest of Diamond Aircraft Holdings, Canada

DOT Sends Out Clear Message To Airlines Regarding Tarmac Delay Rule

14 Nov 2011 15:58:56 GMT

November In April 2010, Department of Transportation (DOT) put a three-hour tarmac delay rule in place to protect airline passengers. And more than a year later, as we head into the holiday travel season, DOT reports the rule is working to keep extended tarmac delays at a minimum.

Couple Bound For Houston Sues AirTran Airways For Cockroach Infestation

14 Nov 2011 14:07:16 GMT

Charlotte based attorney Harry Marsh, and his fianc�e, Kaitlin Rush a couple from North Carolina are suing AirTran Airways, in their suite they are claiming that the September 15th, Houston bound fight that they were on was infested with cockroaches. Marsh and Rush claimed that cockroaches could be seen coming out of air

Airtran Airways Will Cease Operations At Several Airports Next Year

14 Nov 2011 14:06:54 GMT

AirTran Airways, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines told its Employees on Friday that its operations will cease in June 2012 at the following airports: Knoxville�s McGhee Tyson Airport, Miami International, Central Illinois Regional Airport Bloomington Normal, Ill., Charleston�s Yeager Airport in West Virginia (CRW), and

Aerospace Designer Burt Rutan Hailed For Lifetime Of Achievement

13 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Burt Rutan, legendary aerospace designer and founder of Scaled Composites, was presented Flightglobal's Lifetime Achievement Award for bringing to life some of the world's most unique and innovative aircraft leading to long-range flight breakthroughs and the beginning of commercial space travel.�Flightglobal, part of Flight International

NTSB Orders Pinnacle Airlines Turn Over Emails On Pilots In The Colgan Air Crash

13 Nov 2011 05:01:01 GMT

In 2009, a Colgan Air Bombardier operating as Continental Connection crashed on an instrument approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, New York all 47 people onboard were killed. The NTSB investigated the crash and had issued its report. The investigation was a lengthy process which included testimony

Mexico�s Secretary Of The Interior And Drug Czar Killed In Helicopter Crash

12 Nov 2011 19:35:50 GMT

Mexico�s Secretary of the Interior Jose Francisco Blake Mora died on Friday in a helicopter crash along with eight other people just outside Mexico City when his helicopter an Aerospatiale Super Puma crashed under heavy fog conditions in a mountainous area of Chalco. Mora was Mexico's top cabinet secretaries and a key figure in

Coalition Warns If LightSquared Moves Forward There Will Be GPS Disruption

12 Nov 2011 19:34:59 GMT

Representatives of the Coalition to Save Our GPS on told the Space Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) National Advisory Board that if LightSquared is allowed to proceed with the its plans to establish a high powered terrestrial broadband network in spectrum long reserved for satellite transmissions the costs and

ORBIS International Brings World�s Only Flying Eye Hospital To Memphis

11 Nov 2011 13:59:04 GMT

ORBIS International, a leading global organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide, makes its final U.S. stop in Memphis as part of the North American Goodwill Tour. The tour kicked off earlier this year in Los Angeles with the announcement by FedEx of a new 5-year, $5.375 million commitment to ORBIS in the form of

Airbus Discontinues A340 And A350 Sees Further Delays

11 Nov 2011 13:57:52 GMT

Airbus has reported that it will push back plans for market entry of the A350 XWB for as much as six months due to difficulties in getting aircraft parts. This is the second delay for the aircraft manufacturer, attempting to avoid the same mistakes it made with the A380 double-decker program. The A350 will be the first Airbus with both fuselage and wing structures made primarily of carbon fiber

FAA Launches "Report Wildlife Strikes" A General Aviation Wildlife Outreach

10 Nov 2011 15:31:13 GMT

The FAA recently launched a wildlife poster outreach campaign for the general aviation (GA) community; pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations to increase wildlife strike reporting among this important segment of aviation. For the last 50 years, the FAA has

Ipad Update Leads To Missing Charts For Pilots

10 Nov 2011 15:20:52 GMT

A recent operating system update for Apple's immensely popular iPad tablet computer left many pilots dismayed to learn they were missing some very important files and applications, and that doesn�t include "Angry Birds."�Within days after Apple released its iOS 5 update on October 12, several pilots with aeronautical charts and other flight information downloaded onto their iPads discovered some

Two U.S. Commercial Airlines Make History By Flying Fights On Biofuel Blends

9 Nov 2011 14:15:50 GMT

Aviation fans are fond of recalling great milestones in the industry. December 17, 1903: the Wright brothers took off from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. May 21, 1927: Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris, completing the first transatlantic flight. October 14, 1947: Chuck Yeager officially broke the sound barrier. As aviation technology

RAF Aerobatic Team Pilot Killed When Ejected From Aircraft While On The Ground

9 Nov 2011 14:15:33 GMT

Capt Blake of the Royal Air Force has confirmed that on Tuesday there was a ground incident involving one of the RAF Aerobatic Team BAE Hawk T1 aircraft that resulted in the death of a pilot, Lieutenant Sean Cunningham. The pilot was accidentally ejected from the aircraft while the aircraft was on the ground. The accident happened at the

Secret Spy Satellite Work Declassified

9 Nov 2011 14:15:14 GMT

In September 2011, the world at large learned that some 250 GE engineers and manufacturing workers were honored by a U.S. president. That president was Ronald Regan and his presidential commendation took place 17 years ago, in August 1984.�The reason for the delay was the workers�s top-secret mission, which was only just declassified: they were building

CBP Finds Incendiary Device At Chicago's O'Hare Airport Bound For Japan

9 Nov 2011 14:14:56 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on Monday made an interesting discovery in outbound mail of a live Vietnam-era military incendiary device that was being shipped on a flight to Japan. CBP officers found the device while examining outbound mail packages.�The item was manifested

Southwest Airlines Pilots Approve Seniority Integration Agreement

9 Nov 2011 14:14:29 GMT

Plots from Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways voted to approve an agreement that will merge the two carriers� pilot seniority lists into one. Southwest pilots approved this deal by 83.56 percent with 95.1 percent of their pilots voting.�AirTran�s pilots approved the new agreement by 83.58 percent with 93.99 percent voting. Southwest Airlines� purchase

Jack The Cat Has Been Euthanized After Being Lost Two Months At JFK Airport

7 Nov 2011 16:14:46 GMT

American Airlines reported that on Sunday Jack the cat had to be euthanized by a veterinarian. “We are deeply saddened that Jack the Cat has passed away, and we offer profound sympathy to Jack�s owner, Karen Pascoe, for her loss. Our heart also goes out to the Friends of Jack and those in the cat-loving community who have grown fond

GE Study Identifies Potential Navigation Improvements At Sun Valley Airport

7 Nov 2011 14:36:15 GMT

A GE study of airspace around Sun Valley Airport has identified significant improvements in airport access that could be achieved during periods of inclement weather with the deployment of new, advanced instrument approach procedures. The study found that new procedures, using Required Navigation Performance (RNP) technology

Wind Tunnel Validates Design And Fuel Efficiency On Cseries Aircraft

7 Nov 2011 14:35:57 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that final results of a three-phase wind tunnel test program provided further validation of the CSeries aircraft�s aerodynamic design. They also support design predictions that the CSeries aircraft, optimized specifically for the growing 100- to 149-seat market, will deliver a step-change in fuel efficiency

EL AL Israel Airlines To Equip Aircraft With WheelTug Aircraft Drive System

7 Nov 2011 14:35:38 GMT

EL AL Israel Airlines Ltd. and WheelTug executed a Letter of Intent to enter an agreement under which EL AL will obtain a substantial part of the initial production of WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems for Boeing 737NG Aircraft for installation on their own aircraft subject to financial and operational feasibility checks

Garmin Bids Farewell To The GNS 430/530 And Introduces GTN Series Transceiver

7 Nov 2011 14:35:18 GMT

Since their introduction in 1998, the Garmin GNS series GPS/NAV/COM products have been widely accepted, with over 100,000 of them flying the skies today. But 13 years later, the time has come to bid farewell. Due to decreased demand and limited parts availability, Garmin announced that the company will soon stop accepting

The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide Still The Best After 34 Years!

6 Nov 2011 14:19:28 GMT

It's amazing, pilots still like to have the beautifully printed Pilot's Guide in the cockpit when travelling to the islands. Sure, having the iPad app is great too, but there's nothing like flipping through colorful pages as you fly over island after island. This 34th edition of The 2012 Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot's Guide makes it easy to plan and execute

ATA Projects Full Flights, Despite 2 Percent Decline In Thanksgiving Air Travel

6 Nov 2011 14:19:09 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, advised passengers to expect full flights during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season, even though about 37,000 fewer people per day are expected to fly during the holiday period compared with last year, as U.S

U.S. Travel Industry Urges Improved Efficiency At Nation�s Airports

4 Nov 2011 16:56:26 GMT

In testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow addressed the economic damage inflicted by the current inefficiencies in the passenger screening process.�“For the travel community which supports rural and urban communities alike

Business Aviation Essential To Local Economies And National Interest

4 Nov 2011 16:56:08 GMT

The only airport serving Nashua, NH has kicked off construction of a new, 6,000-foot runway to increase the safety and range capabilities of business airplanes. The occasion has prompted local officials to point up the economic benefits the airport provides, and the role of the new runway in attracting more business investment and

Clay Lacy To Be Honored By Kansas Aviation Hall Of Fame

3 Nov 2011 15:20:16 GMT

Legendary pilot and aviation executive returns home to celebrate lifelong contributions to aviation. From the time he was a young boy growing up in the farmland of Wichita, Kansas during the Great Depression, veteran pilot and business aviation pioneer Clay Lacy experienced a natural fascination with flight. He first took to the air at age eight and began working at a local airport in exchange for

OSHA Announces Final Rules Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Procedures

3 Nov 2011 15:19:31 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has publish interim final rules in today�s Federal Register that revise the regulations governing whistleblower complaints filed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The act protects employees of publicly traded companies and their subsidiaries, and of certain other

IATA Calls On Innovation In Airline-Airport Cooperation

2 Nov 2011 19:01:55 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for innovation and a renewed agenda of cooperation in the relationship between airports and airlines. Tony Tyler, IATA�s Director General and CEO said “We need a common and forward-looking agenda that builds on past successes and puts innovation at the heart of our common

The Worst Aviation Disasters In Russian Sports History Reveals Pilot Error

2 Nov 2011 18:33:32 GMT

On September 7, 2011, Yak Service Airlines operating a Yakovlev Yak-42 jet aircraft departed Tunoshna airport, Russia for Minsk International Airport in Russia at 4:05 PM Moscow Time with 45 onboard which included Russian�s professional ice hockey team, Hockey Club Lokomotiv. Just after takeoff, the Yakovlev Yak-42 a 100 seat three-

US Airways Brings Back Jobs It Had Previously Shipped Overseas, Hires 400

1 Nov 2011 18:04:20 GMT

US Airways has returned work previously handled outside of the United States to its call centers in Winston-Salem, N.C., Phoenix, and Reno, Nevada. The airline's onshore project is part of its agreement with the Airline Customer Service Employee Association CWA and IBT, which represents more than 6,000 reservations and airport customer

Jeppesen Study Highlights Inadequacy Of Strict FTL Rules To Limit Crew Fatigue

1 Nov 2011 18:03:54 GMT

Jeppesen, recently released the results of a study conducted to determine the level of effectiveness of flight and duty time regulations related to crew fatigue management. In the study, Jeppesen quantified the performance of seven flight time limitation regulatory approaches (FTLs) that were measured against 300 of

Calls For UK Government To Deliver Strong Aviation Policy

1 Nov 2011 16:06:18 GMT

Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) on Monday welcomes the British Chamber of Commerce�s (BCC) call for the Government to scrap its proposed increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) and devise a bold and long-term aviation policy, as outlined in the BCC Aviation Report.�The report, prepared with the support of local chambers of

DTW Airport Director Fired Threatens Lawsuit

31 Oct 2011 23:25:10 GMT

At 3 PM on Monday, Detroit Metropolitan Airport CEO, Turkia Mullin was fired for an undetermined reason. The board of directors voted 5-2 to end her employment over what appears to be related to Mullin�s contract supposed parachute contract with Wayne County

Qantas Airways Ordered To Resume Flights After Shutting Down Operations

31 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, Australia�s largest airline, Qantas Airways also known as "The Flying Kangaroo", shut down its flight operations indefinitely and locked out all union workers in an effort to shut down its unions. All flights were canceled except flights that were already in the air. Aircraft that were taxing out for takeoff were called back to there

Mechanical Problems Forces China Southern Airlines To Cancel Airbus A380 Flight

31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, twelve days after China Southern Airlines put its first Airbus A380 into operations the company was forced to cancel a Beijing to Shanghai flight due to mechanical problems. Passengers were able to get a later flight on a Airbus A330.�China Southern Airlines spokesmen stated "we need to transport air materials from abroad

NOAA Newest Satellite To Offer Enhanced Weather Information

31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

America�s newest polar-orbiting satellite roared into orbit on Friday, setting the stage for enhanced weather data NOAA scientists will use to develop life-saving severe weather forecasts days in advance.�The NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) satellite was launched from Vandenberg Air Force, Calif., at 2:48 a.m. PDT aboard a United

Air China And Industry Partners Conduct 1st Sustainable Biofuel Flight

31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Air China, Boeing and Chinese and U.S. aviation energy partners on Friday conducted China's first sustainable biofuel flight. The two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International Airport was witnessed by officials from both countries and highlights the viability of using sustainable aviation biofuel sourced in China.�"Through our

Federal Appeals Court Overturns FAA Ruling On Cape Wind's Turbines

30 Oct 2011 15:44:18 GMT

On Friday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned the FAA May 17, 2010 ruling that Cape Wind's turbines would present no hazard to local air traffic control and aircraft. The court ruled that the FAA misread its own rules when the agency came to its decision. The Cape Wind Project, which was first proposed in

The Possibilities - Heatable Paint That Prevents Ice Buildup On Airplanes

30 Oct 2011 15:43:57 GMT

When it comes to developing new ways to combat icing on airplanes, there are many existing methods. But, as Thomas Jefferson once famously said, "I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past." Battelle experts have been hard at work on an innovative future for reducing or preventing icing on airplanes using carbon

LAN And TAM Airlines Form Corporate Structure For Merger

30 Oct 2011 15:43:34 GMT

LAN and TAM airlines have started the technical and preliminary processes for their integration into LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM). With the advisory of international consultants, such processes aim at preparing both companies for the merger, becoming the leading airline in the region. “We are very pleased with the integration process

Gulfstream International Airlines To Purchase Six Saab 340Bplus Aircraft

30 Oct 2011 15:43:03 GMT

Gulfstream International Airlines (“Gulfstream�) has reached an agreement with Saab Aircraft Leasing to purchase six, 34-seat Saab 340Bplus aircraft. The Fort Lauderdale-based airline, which serves more destinations in The Bahamas than any other U.S. carrier, will deploy all six Saab�s along its Florida/Bahamas routes, replacing smaller, 19

Bronze C-130 Memorial To Be Unveiled At Air Station Sacramento

28 Oct 2011 16:51:45 GMT

The United States Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento will hold a remembrance ceremony where a bronze C-130 will be dedicated to honor nine aviators lost during a tragic mid-air collision off the coast of San Diego two years ago. The crews being memorialized were from Sacramento-based Coast Guard Rescue aircraft 1705 and San Diego

Jeppesen Receives FAA Acceptance For Aviation Navigation Obstacle Database

28 Oct 2011 16:50:21 GMT

Jeppesen, recently received the aviation industry's first Type 1 Letter of Acceptance endorsement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), supporting Jeppesen's processing of navigation obstacle data. The endorsement letter notes that Jeppesen complies with FAA Advisory Circular 20-153A acceptance of aeronautical data

American Aerospace And Texas A&M Test The RS-16 Recon Unmanned Aircraft

28 Oct 2011 16:49:08 GMT

American Aerospace and Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi have successfully completed their first airborne science mission using unmanned aircraft over the Gulf of Mexico. Under a Certificate of Authorization (COA) issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a Recon System 16 Unmanned Aircraft System completed six flights

FAA Launches Website In Ongoing Fight To End Laser Strikes On Aircraft

27 Oct 2011 15:23:22 GMT

In the past 11 months, Randy Babbitt, Administrator for the FAA and Ray LaHood, Secretary of the Department of Transportation have worked to raise public awareness about the dangers of shining a laser at an airplane or helicopter

WACO Classic Great Lakes 2T-1A Series Aircraft Receives Type Certificate

27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

WACO Classic Aircraft has received Type Certificate by the FAA for the Great Lakes 2T-1A series aircraft. Now, with the Type Certificate in hand, WACO Classic is able to better work with the FAA to return the Great Lakes to the air.�The Great Lakes by Waco Classic the new airplane is the Great Lakes Model 2T-1A-1/2, a fully aerobatic 180

DOT Proposes Air Travel Accessibility Requirements

27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Department of Transportation (DOT) introduces additional consumer protection requirements for airline passengers in an effort to make flying more convenient and hassle-free for everyone.�DOT is proposing a requirement for airlines to make their websites accessible to individuals with disabilities and ensure that their ticket agents do

Ronald Reagan Statue To Be Unveiled At Reagan National Airport

27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation announced that a statue of Ronald Reagan will be unveiled at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. The statue is one of several statues worldwide that are being unveiled in 2011 as part of the historic year-long celebration commemorating 100 years since the birth of our

Baltimore Police Department Orders Four Eurocopter EC120

27 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Baltimore Police Department has ordered four Eurocopter EC120 helicopters to replace its current fleet. The department is one of the leading law enforcement operators of the EC120 in the world. The new helicopters will be part of a fleet renewal program and are scheduled to start delivering in summer 2012.�“The Baltimore Police

Aerospace Industries Study - A Million Jobs At Risk

26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

An economic impact analysis projects more than one million American jobs could be lost as a result of defense budget cuts if the deficit reduction select committee fails to reach agreement on alternative balanced budget solutions and total cuts to defense reach $1 trillion.�Dr. Stephen S. Fuller, Dwight Schar Faculty Chair, University Professor

Cirrus Aircraft Expands Full Motion Flight Simulator Training In Europe

26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Cirrus Aircraft expands flight training globally, on Tuesday the company opened its first full motion flight simulator in Poznan, Poland. Cirrus' first European SIM Center will offer state-of-the-art simulation training for the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics. The company's flight simulator expansion now

DOT Fines South African Airways For Violating Price Advertising Rules

26 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) fined South African Airways and ticket agent Destination Southern Africa for violating federal aviation laws and the Department�s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. South African Airways was fined $55,000 while Destination Southern Africa, which promotes air travel

U.S. House Rejects EU Emissions Trading Scheme On U.S. Aircraft

25 Oct 2011 22:02:16 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2594, which prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union�s emissions trading scheme. This costly EU scheme would impose new taxes, emissions cap and trade requirements on U.S. air carriers flying into and out of the EU airspace

The GAO Raises Safety Concerns Over The Boeings 787

25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Composite materials are made by combining materials such as carbon fibers with epoxy, they have been used in airplane components for decades. Although composites are lighter and stronger than most metals, their increasing use in commercial airplane structures such as the fuselage and wings has raised safety concerns.�The Boeing's 787

Piper Suspends Light Jet Development And Makes Personnel Cuts

25 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Piper Aircraft is indefinitely suspending further development of the Piper Altaire business jet following a review to align the company�s business goals with the light jet market outlook, investment strategies and overall economic forecasts.�“Following an evaluation of Altaire development and light jet forecasts we determined the best course

PSA Pilots Meet With Federal Mediators To Jumpstart Contract Negotiations

25 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The pilots of PSA Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), on Monday took the next step toward reaching a new contract with senior management by meeting with a federal mediator from the National Mediation Board (NMB). PSA pilots, who fly regional aircraft under the US Airways Express brand, have been in direct

FAA Fines Pinnacle Airlines $1 Million, Crew Members Performed Maintenance Work

25 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing $1,042,500 in civil penalties against Pinnacle Airlines, Inc., of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly operating two aircraft on a combined 63 flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.�The FAA alleges Pinnacle operated a Canadair Regional Jet on 23 flights between

Pratt & Whitney's PW210S Engine Receives Transport Canada Certification

24 Oct 2011 18:50:46 GMT

Pratt & Whitney has received Transport Canada type certification for its PW210S engine, selected by Sikorsky for the S-76D medium-sized helicopter targeting corporate, offshore oil, medical, airline and government operators around the world. "This is a terrific milestone for this exciting and game-changing helicopter engine program,"

Miami International Airport Top Airport For Airline Passenger Growth

24 Oct 2011 18:50:05 GMT

Passenger growth at Miami International Airport continued to surge in the third quarter of 2011 with an increase of 9.6 percent in September, keeping the airport on track to surpass its best year ever in 2010. International passengers jumped 12.7 percent while domestic passengers also improved by 6.8 percent. Through September

Virgin America Flight Attendants Seek Union Representation

24 Oct 2011 18:49:44 GMT

While Virgin tries to create “wow� for Passengers its policies for flight attendants more often meet with “say what?!� An overwhelming majority of flight attendants at Virgin America, a low-cost carrier known for high quality service and innovative onboard amenities, has filed a petition at the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking union

Space Observatory Finds Star 175 Light-Years From Earth Containing Water

24 Oct 2011 18:49:11 GMT

Using data from the Herschel Space Observatory, astronomers have detected for the first time cold water vapor enveloping a dusty disk around a young star. The findings suggest that this disk, which is poised to develop into a solar system, contains great quantities of water, suggesting that water-covered planets like Earth may be common in

TSA Agrees To Re-Assess Policies For Job Applicants With HIV

23 Oct 2011 23:39:37 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agreed this week to review its medical guidelines for applicants with compromised immune systems, including people with HIV. The agreement is part of a settlement between the TSA, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Florida. In August 2009, the ACLU filed an administrative

Bipartisan U.S. Delegation Works To Halt EU Air Tax

23 Oct 2011 23:39:09 GMT

A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation conferred in Montreal on Friday with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) leaders regarding U.S. opposition to the European Union�s emissions trading scheme (ETS). This costly EU scheme would impose new taxes and emissions cap and trade requirements on U.S. and other nations� air

FAA Northeast Airspace Improvements To Benefit Airlines And Passengers

23 Oct 2011 23:38:48 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, commended the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for implementing the next phase of the U.S. Northeast airspace redesign project, which will bring immediate benefits to airline passengers. Most of the

Significant Ozone Hole Remains Over Antarctica

23 Oct 2011 23:38:06 GMT

The Antarctic ozone hole, which yawns wide every Southern Hemisphere spring, reached its annual peak on September 12, stretching 10.05 million square miles, the ninth largest on record. Above the South Pole, the ozone hole reached its deepest point of the season on October 9 when total ozone readings dropped to 102 Dobson units, tied

Memory Cards Yield No Information On Last Month's Air Race Crash

22 Oct 2011 17:37:07 GMT

Last month an experimental a vintage P-51D Mustang, N79111 crashed following a loss of control while maneuvering at Reno Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada, air race. The NTSB has reported they had removed a memory card from the on-board telemetry unit of the accident aircraft and were unable to retrieve any on-board video from

San Diego International Airport Receives $2 Million Grant From The FAA

22 Oct 2011 17:36:46 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality.�“We are committed to helping airports around the country make the necessary infrastructure investments that will reduce fuel costs and help protect the

Atlas Air And Polar Air Cargo Finalize Labor Agreement With Pilots

22 Oct 2011 17:36:21 GMT

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. a global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, announced that it has completed a new, five-year collective bargaining agreement with pilots and flight engineers of Atlas Air, Inc. (Atlas) and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. (Polar). The agreement, which is effective from September

FAA Dedicated New Tower And Radar Approach Control At Memphis Intern. Airport

22 Oct 2011 17:35:57 GMT

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt on Thursday dedicated the new $72.6 million air traffic control tower and radar approach control at Memphis International Airport. The new tower enables air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to both passenger and cargo flights

Jeppesen�s Runway Analysis Service Assist Pilots With Takeoff Performance

19 Oct 2011 16:45:46 GMT

Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, introduces a new Web-based Runway Analysis service that provides aviation operators with flight critical airport, runway and aircraft performance information. The Jeppesen Runway Analysis service helps commercial, military and corporate operators reduce costs and operate more efficiently by

Boeing Increases Production On The B-737 To Thirty-Five Airplanes A Month

19 Oct 2011 16:45:23 GMT

Boeing began building the first Next-Generation 737 at the program's new production rate of 35 airplanes a month. The rate is increasing from 31.5 airplanes a month to meet worldwide market demand for the best-selling single-aisle airplane.�Employees loaded chords and webs manufactured by the Boeing Fabrication

ACI-NA Commissioners Award Scholarships To Aviation Students

19 Oct 2011 16:45:04 GMT

Airports Council International - North America�s (ACI-NA) Commissioners� Committee accepted the Scholarship Review Committee's recommendation to award scholarships of $2,500 each to two aviation students, at the ACI-NA Commissioners� Committee meeting in San Diego, California. Recipients

NASA, Japan Release Improved Topographic Map Of Earth

19 Oct 2011 16:44:45 GMT

NASA and Japan released a significantly improved version of the most complete digital topographic map of Earth on Monday, produced with detailed measurements from NASA's Terra spacecraft. The map, known as a global digital elevation model, was created from images collected by the Japanese Advanced Spaceborne

Airbus A350 XWB�s Trent Engine Rolls Out For Initial Flight Tests

18 Oct 2011 18:15:39 GMT

Airbus has completed installation of the first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB flight-test engine on the A380 “flying-testbed� aircraft (MSN 001). The aircraft is depicted here at Airbus� Jean-Luc Lagard�re site in Toulouse where the engine was mounted. The aircraft and engine will now be prepared for the flight-test campaign commencing in the coming

New ATC Tower At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport To Create Jobs

18 Oct 2011 18:15:23 GMT

To a transportation secretary, visiting Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is like visiting hallowed ground. This airport was the United States� first municipal airfield, opened in 1925, and was home to the world�s first air traffic control tower and airfield lighting system. More recently, it was home to the world�s first direct link between

New Report Finds More Hate Than Love For US Airlines On Social Media

18 Oct 2011 18:14:57 GMT

Social media users were more negative than positive about US airlines on social media in the last 12 months, with intense hatred for a handful of carriers accounting for most of the negativity, according to a new social media analytics report from Amplicate.�The report found that 57% of all opinions on social media about US airlines were negative

Boeing Delivers 737 Airborne Early Warning And Control Aircraft To South Korea

18 Oct 2011 18:14:32 GMT

When the first Boeing Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft was delivered last month to the Republic of Korea Air Force, it included a key radar sensor designed and developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation.�An airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) (or more commonly and historically an AWAC)

AEA Testifies Over GPS Interference By Lightsquared High Speed Wireless Network

17 Oct 2011 16:31:20 GMT

Tim Taylor, president and CEO of FreeFlight Systems, testified on Capitol Hill on behalf of the Aircraft Electronics Association to a national television audience carried live by C-SPAN3. FreeFlight Systems, is an AEA member.�Located in Waco, Texas, FreeFlight Systems is a manufacturer of professional grade avionics for commercial and

IATA, Global Standards Must Be Cornerstone For Euro-Russia Aviation

17 Oct 2011 16:30:55 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Russian and European officials meeting at the Euro-Russia Aviation Summit in St. Petersburg to make global standards the cornerstone of their discussions on the development of aviation in these two important markets.�“Re-emphasizing Russian and European leadership

Qantas Pilots Launch Website In Protest Of Shipping Jobs To Southeast Asia

17 Oct 2011 16:30:23 GMT

The Australian and International Pilots Association launch a new website, qantasshareholders.com, to provide information to disgruntled Qantas shareholders on how to make their voice heard at the Qantas Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 28.�Since launching the popular campaign site, AIPA has been inundated with inquiries from

ICAO Promotes Aviation Safety By Endorsing English Language Testing

17 Oct 2011 16:30:06 GMT

Test service providers around the world can now apply for, and receive, an endorsement for tests that rate proficiency in English used in aviation according to ICAO requirements. ICAO will endorse tests, not the test providers and the program does not cover general English proficiency.�“In response to fatal accidents in which the lack of

Report By The GAO Raises Concerns About Aviation Runway Safety

16 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that raises concerns about the increasing number of runway safety incidents at U.S. airports.�According to the GAO, the rate of runway incursions and operational errors in the terminal environment (within roughly 30 miles of an airport) has increased

The Department Of Transportation (DOT) Celebrates Its 45th Birthday

16 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

The Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrates its 45th anniversary. The DOT is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is administered by the United

Joint Venture To Develop Next Generation Of Aircraft Engines

16 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announce a restructure of their participation in IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE), which produces the V2500 engine for the A320 family of aircraft.�Under the terms of the agreement, Rolls-Royce will sell its equity and program shares in IAE to

Civil Air Patrol Provides Simulated "Threat" For NORAD Pilots

16 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Pilots assigned to Aerospace Control Alert units have a unique mission to defend the U.S. and Canadian homelands by controlling that airspace and being prepared to respond to threats.�Because of that enormous responsibility, these units routinely train for this mission. And since the aircraft they would be charged with

Job Cuts At Alpine Air Express If US Postal Service Close Processing Facilities

14 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Alpine Air Express recently received notice that the U.S. Postal Service could be closing its processing facilities in Missoula and Kalispell, MT and terminating air-mail service to these cities. The U.S. Postal Service is conducting a study to determine the costs and benefits of trucking the mail for all of western Montana to Spokane, WA for

Boeing Makes First Delivery Of The 747-8 Frieghter To Cargolux

14 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing and Cargolux Airlines shared another milestone in the history of the iconic 747, as the airline took delivery of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter on Thursday. Following delivery at the Boeing Delivery Center at the company's Everett site, the airplane departed for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where the new freighter will receive its

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab The 'Underwear Bomber' Pleads Guilty

14 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 25, of Kaduna, Nigeria, the so-called "underwear bomber," pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court to eight counts of terrorism-related charges. Abdulmutallab faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison.�Abdulmutallab, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism transcending national

Hurricane Irene Put Coast Guard Search And Rescue Air Crews To The Test

14 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

In 1786, a group of visionaries gathered at a Boston tavern with the shared goal of reducing the loss of life at sea. America's first maritime lifesaving service was born of their initiative, called the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The practices of this agency were used in the creation of the federalized U.S. Life Saving

California Science Center Receives Endeavour Title From NASA

13 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

NASA transferred title and ownership of space shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center (CSC) during a ceremony Tuesday at the center in Los Angeles. The transfer is the first step toward CSC receiving Endeavour in the latter half of 2012. "NASA is pleased to share this wonderful orbiter with the California Science Center to

Piper Aircraft Improves M-Class Aircraft For 2012

13 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Piper Aircraft has enhanced both pilot and passenger comfort for its signature series of 2012 model year M-Class single engine business aircraft the turboprop Meridian, pressurized piston Mirage and unpressurized piston Matrix. 2012 Piper M-Class aircraft are available today.�The biggest design changes have enhanced pilot comfort and

Sikorsky Improves Distribution On Civil Helicopter Operator Technical Documents

13 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Sikorsky Aerospace Services announced that it signed an agreement with Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) to collaborate on an advanced technical documentation distribution solution supporting operators of Sikorsky civil helicopters worldwide. SAS is the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.�The technical documentation

Smyrna Air Center Begins Testing GE H80 Engine On The King Air 90 Aircraft

13 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Smyrna Air Center, based in Nashville announced the start of its flight test data recording program with the new GE H80, 800 SHP engine on the King Air 90 series aircraft.�The 800 SHP GE H80 engine is the next step up in performance for the Power90 Conversion. The GE H80, with new 3D aero design and advanced materials

Layoffs At Qantas Airways While Executives Receive Considerably High Pay Raises

12 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Executive greed needs to be brought under control at Qantas so that the company can better focus and deliver on delivering a quality to airline to Australia and the world, the Australian and International Pilots Association.�New revelations published about the astronomic salaries paid to Qantas executives, including CEO Alan Joyce

Honda Aircraft To Build Aircraft Maintenance Facility In Greensboro, NC

12 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Honda Aircraft Company, along with senior officials from the State of North Carolina and the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, announced Honda�s selection of Greensboro, North Carolina, as the location for its new HondaJet Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. The company will invest an additional $20 million to build

At Last Eclipse Is Now Taking Orders On The Eclipse 550 Twin Engine Jet

12 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Eclipse Aerospace announced it is now taking orders for the Eclipse 550, the new twin-engine jet model in the Eclipse Jet family. The Eclipse 550 will be a technologically advanced, twin-engine jet aircraft with a design that utilizes the same airframe and power plant as the popular EA-500 model. Along with significant

Corporate Flight Receives FAA Authorization On Jeppesen FliteDeck App For iPad

12 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Jeppesen announces that charter operator Corporate Flight Management has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use the recently introduced Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck app for iPad as an alternative to paper aeronautical charts. The authorization allows Corporate Flight Management to begin a

Learjet 85 Flight Test Aircraft Fabrication Underway

11 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace announced that production of its new Learjet 85 aircraft has officially begun as the program successfully exited the Aircraft Level Critical Design Review. Development and production teams in Wichita, Kansas; Montr�al, Qu�bec; Belfast, Northern Ireland; and Quer�taro, Mexico, are actively engaged in the

Gulfstream G650 Moves Closer To 2012 Entry Into Service

11 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.�s ultra large cabin, ultra long range G650 has moved several steps closer to its anticipated certification later this year after completing tests of its fly by wire system, engine inlet compatibility and operation in hot weather, among other tests. As of Oct. 5, the four aircraft in the flight-test program had accumulated

Northrop Grumman To Provide New Hybrid Navigation System For Cessna Business

11 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

A new fiber-optic inertial navigation system/global positioning system (INS/GPS) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation's navigation systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH, has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company for the new Citation Ten business jet.�An improved

Pratt & Whitney PW306D Turbofan To Power Cessna's New Citation Latitude

11 Oct 2011 05:01:01 GMT

Pratt & Whitney announced that its PW306D engine has been selected by Cessna Aircraft Company to power its new Citation Latitude mid-size business jet. The announcement was made at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new Citation Latitude will have

The FAA Progress And Challenges In Developing And Transitioning To Nextgen

9 Oct 2011 18:27:19 GMT

On Wednesday, the Inspector General testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) progress and challenges in developing and transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the name given to a

Boeing Settles Landmark Case To Fight Attendant Exposure To Aircraft Toxic Fumes

9 Oct 2011 18:26:34 GMT

Mrs. Terry Williams, mother-of-two, a former flight attendant of American Airlines has won a unreported cash settlement from aircraft manufacture, the Boeing Company. Williams filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court alleging she was exposed to toxic fumes while on a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Aircraft which left her permanently disable

PPG Industries To Supply Falcon 20/50 All-Glass Cockpit Windows

9 Oct 2011 18:25:46 GMT

PPG Industries� aerospace transparencies group has signed an agreement with Dassault Aviation to supply all-glass heated windshields and all-glass heated side cockpit windows for Falcon 20 and Falcon 50 business jets. “PPG has extensive experience producing the forward-facing windshields, and

TSA Announces Advanced Imaging Technology Deployments At U.S. Airports

9 Oct 2011 18:25:11 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced 29 airports which are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images

Court Offers Preliminary Opinion On Aircraft Greenhouse Gas

7 Oct 2011 16:35:40 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, on Thursday stated it was disappointed in the preliminary opinion issued by the Advocate General in the European Court of Justice regarding the lawsuit challenging the unilateral application of the European Union Emissions Trading

Citationair Pilots Begin Using The Ipad For In-Flight Operations

7 Oct 2011 16:34:40 GMT

CitationAir a leader in private jet transportation solutions, today announced that its pilots have begun using the Apple iPad Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) with the Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck application. CitationAir received FAA approval to use the device and is currently beta-testing it prior to a full distribution to all pilots. CitationAir is one of the

FAA Certifies Remanufactured Business Jet The Nextant 400XT Aircraft

6 Oct 2011 15:38:03 GMT

Nextant Aerospace, which introduced the concept of remanufacturing to the business jet market, announced that it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its Nextant 400XT aircraft, the world�s first completely remanufactured business jet. The FAA certification is the final step in the approval process for the

FAA Roll Out Of Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE-X) At 35 Airports

6 Oct 2011 15:37:46 GMT

Memphis is the 35th airport to commission ASDE-X, which greatly reduces the potential for collisions on airport runways and taxiways by allowing air traffic controllers to detect potential conflicts and take appropriate action.�Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X, or ASDE-X, is a runway-safety tool that enables air traffic controllers

LAN Airlines And TAM Agree To Continue With Merger

5 Oct 2011 15:14:22 GMT

After thorough analysis of the content and implications of the resolution of the Tribunal de Defensa de la Libre Competencia de Chile (TDLC), Chile�s antitrust court, regarding the merger process between LAN Airlines and TAM, the Boards of Directors of both companies have confirmed their decision to move forward with the transaction. LAN and

ITT Launches New Flight Tracking Application For Alaskan Airspace

5 Oct 2011 15:13:58 GMT

ITT has launched a Web-based data visualization application that enhances the safety and operational efficiency of Alaskan airspace by providing unprecedented fleet awareness.�ITT�s AlaskaVue provides a cost-effective solution for understanding in real time where flight assets are located. This capability is particularly significant for

Sikorsky Test Pilot Receives Award From Society Of Experimental Test Pilots

5 Oct 2011 15:13:35 GMT

Kevin Bredenbeck, the pilot who flew the revolutionary X2 Technology demonstrator last year to an unofficial speed record for conventional helicopters, has been recognized by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) with the Iven C. Kincheloe Award for the year�s outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing

Turkish Airlines Enlists CyberSource to Combat Online Fraud

5 Oct 2011 15:13:11 GMT

CyberSource, a Visa company, announced that Turkish Airlines will use CyberSource solutions to assist in its fight against online fraud. The award-winning airline has selected Decision Manager, CyberSource�s global fraud management portal, and Performance Monitoring, a CyberSource managed risk service providing fraud process analysis

Today At Select Airports TSA Will Begin PreCheck Security Screening

4 Oct 2011 16:26:30 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that it began testing a limited, voluntary passenger pre-screening initiative with a small known traveler population at four U.S. airports. The TSA PreCheck initiative implements a key component of the agency�s intelligence-driven, risk-based approach to security. This pilot

Embry Riddle To Purchase Opsvue Flight Tracking And Situational Awareness System

4 Oct 2011 16:25:46 GMT

ITT Corporation has signed a two-year agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to provide its Symphony OpsVue flight tracking and situational awareness system for flight training programs at the university�s Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., campuses. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (generally referred to

Auyuittuq Aviation Initiates Rotary And Fixed Wing Service On Baffin Island

4 Oct 2011 16:24:53 GMT

Discovery Air Inc. subsidiaries Air Tindi Ltd. and Great Slave Helicopters Ltd. have formed a new partnership � Auyuittuq Aviation � with a group of Inuit shareholders from the Kivalliq and Baffin regions of Nunavut to better serve the needs of the burgeoning mining industry on Baffin Island. “The mining and

Van Nuys Airport Partners With Major Tenants at Annual NBAA Convention

4 Oct 2011 16:24:13 GMT

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will welcome Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) as a new participant at its 64th Annual Meeting and Convention � distinguished as the world�s premier business aviation event�slated for Oct. 10-12, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Manager Jes

IATA - Slowing Airline Passenger Demand and Shrinking Freight Markets

3 Oct 2011 18:08:47 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for August. While passenger demand was up 4.5% over the previous August, this represents a significant slowing from the 6.0% recorded in July. The decline in freight markets accelerated. The 3.8% contraction in freight markets recorded in August was more than

FAA Independent Panel Submits Training And Hiring Recommendation For ATC

3 Oct 2011 17:44:43 GMT

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a set of recommendations from an independent panel on how to improve all aspects of an air traffic controller�s experience at the FAA, including hiring, training, placement and career development.

Southwest Airlines Uses Interact Mobile Communications For Pilot Scheduling

3 Oct 2011 16:07:08 GMT

Varolii Corporation, the independent market and technology leader in interactive, personalized business-to-consumer text, voice and email communications, today announced that it has partnered with Southwest Airlines to streamline its process for matching pilot availability with flight needs. Using the Varolii Interact platform

Study Shows Unprecedented Ozone Loss In The Arctic

3 Oct 2011 16:06:44 GMT

A NASA-led study has documented an unprecedented depletion of Earth's protective ozone layer above the Arctic last winter and spring caused by an unusually prolonged period of extremely low temperatures in the stratosphere. The discovery of a hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica was announced by a team of British scientists in 1985

ABC�s Pan Am Television Series Continues To Grow In Viewership

2 Oct 2011 15:28:57 GMT

The Pan Am drama on ABC which premiered on the 25th of last month is tuning out to be a big hit. ABC�s Pan Am television series centers on the iconic airline Pan American World Airways during the 1960s. The period drama, from writer Jack Orman (ER) and director Thomas Schlamme (The West Wing), focuses on the pilots and stewardesses

Airline Passenger Pleads Guilty To Digesting 50 Pellets Of Cocaine

2 Oct 2011 15:28:03 GMT

An Arkansas man pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine with the intent to distribute, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI). Barratt Eni, 54, Little Rock, Ark., faces a