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Tuskegee Airmen Colonel Kenneth O. Wofford Dies At 88

10 Sep 2010 07:01:01 GMT

Original Tuskegee Airmen Colonel Kenneth O. Wofford of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away Sunday, September 5th in his home in Golden Valley at the age of 88. Wofford studied at the Tuskegee Institute and trained at the Tuskegee Army Airfield, Alabama were he served as a pilot with the 99th Fighter Squadron in World War II. The 99th Fighter Squadron was originally formed

Aircraft Owners Need To Re- Register Their Aircraft Tail Number

10 Sep 2010 07:01:01 GMT

Time is running out. In an effort to create a more accurate aircraft registration database, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now requiring all civil aircraft owners to re-register their tail number and renewal every three years after that. The rule establishes specific expiration dates over a three-year period for all aircraft

Delta Airlines, Virgin Blue Antitrust Immunity Tentatively Denied

10 Sep 2010 07:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed to deny an application for antitrust immunity made by Delta Air Lines and affiliates of the Virgin Blue Group with respect to joint services between the United States and Australia. Antitrust immunity allows airlines to closely coordinate their international operations. In the show-cause order

Atlas Air To Continue Training Air Force One And E-4B Aircrews

10 Sep 2010 07:01:01 GMT

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of air cargo assets and outsourced aircraft operating solutions, confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. Air Force will be extending its contract with Atlas Air, Inc. for the flight training of Air Force pilots and flight engineers who fly the Boeing VC-25, also known as Air Force One

Flexjet To Offer In-flight Wi-Fi From Aircell

10 Sep 2010 07:01:01 GMT

The ultimate business tool just got an upgrade. After 15 years of providing award-winning private aviation solutions, Flexjet will now offer Aircell's Gogo Biz in-flight Wi-Fi service as a standard feature on its fractional program aircraft at no additional charge

FAA Revokes Phoenix Heliparts Certificate

9 Sep 2010 19:43:59 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the air agency certificate of Phoenix Heliparts, Inc., (PHI) of Mesa, Ariz., for allegedly performing improper repairs and deliberately falsifying maintenance records. PHI must surrender its certificate to the FAA, as required under the terms of the emergency revocation

Continental Airlines Employees Arrested On Cocaine Smuggling

9 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested two current and one former Continental Airlines employees on Monday and seized 125 kilograms of cocaine in a drug smuggling conspiracy conducted at Newark Liberty International Airport. Yunior Lopez, 25, of Elizabeth

Court Dismissed Case Against Boeing Subsidiary Jeppesen DataPlan

9 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A federal appeals court on Wednesday dismissed a case against Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen DataPlan, Inc. for its role in the Bush administration's extraordinary rendition program. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Northern California filed the lawsuit in May 2007 on behalf of five men who were

Both Pilots Father And Son Killed In Plane Cash In Arkansas

9 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Tuesday a Cessna T-210, N2081U departed Vermilion Regional Airport (KDNV) Danville, Illinois with 62-year-old pilot Bob Joseph Ross and his son 32-year-old pilot Michael C. Ross at about 9:45 AM. Their flight was to take them to Georgetown Municipal Airport Georgetown, Texas. However, they never made it, Baxter County Sheriff's Office reported that about 12:30 PM both father and son were

California Capital Airshow Celebrates Centennial Of Women In Aviation

9 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The California Capital Airshow announced the celebration of the Centennial of Women in Aviation at Mather Airport, September 11 and 12, 2010. CCA would like to invite the public and attendees of the show to meet the amazing women that will be celebrating this honor at the 2010 Airshow. Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow has become one of the largest and highly

US Airways Treats Pilots Unfairly

9 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), representing the pilots of US Airways, picketed at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday to bring attention to what it believes to be US Airways� deliberate efforts to drag out contract negotiations since 2005, while benefiting from paying its pilots the lowest wages among the major airlines.�“The pilots of US Airways have made significant

Aircraft Leasing Company Indicted In $50 Million Financing Scheme

9 Sep 2010 00:53:41 GMT

The owner of an aircraft leasing company, who was indicted earlier this year on commercial bribery charges, his corporation, and five new individual defendants are facing an expanded federal indictment alleging that they engaged in a fraudulent financing scheme that raised more than $50 million.

Groups Sue DHS Over Suspicionless Laptop Search Policy

8 Sep 2010 05:41:50 GMT

The American Civil Liberties Union, the New York Civil Liberties Union and the National Association of Criminal Defense Layers (NACDL) on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy permitting border agents to search, copy and detain travelers' electronic

US Airways Pilots Association Announce Strategic Alliance

8 Sep 2010 05:40:54 GMT

The US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) and the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today the formation of a Strategic Alliance. USAPA has been working diligently to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other pilot unions and labor groups for some time. One of those relationships is with

FAA Selects IFS Applications MRO Suite

8 Sep 2010 05:39:55 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected IFS Applications as its supply chain and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) solution to ensure reliability of equipment used throughout the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). Lockheed Martin will be the system integrator in support of the

Boeing Military Aircraft Realigns To Position For Future Growth

8 Sep 2010 05:38:52 GMT

The Boeing Company announced changes within its Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA) business, including consolidating the organization from six divisions to four, to continue to position the company for growth in the current business environment

More Than 200 Chinese Pilots Pad Their Resumes

7 Sep 2010 15:32:04 GMT

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has reported that over 200 commercial pilots have faked or lied on their resumes between 2008 and 2009. The news was reported by aviation authorities at a recent aviation-safety conference in the wake of a deadly Henan Airlines� crash that killed

The FAA Warns Cessna Pilots To Make Sure You Have Seat Stops

7 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA has released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) regarding missing or improper seat stops in Cessna aircraft models. The SAFO is to remind inspectors, operators, owners and maintenance technicians that a certain type design seat stops are required to be installed on all seat rails

ExpressJet Pilots Optimistic With Merger With Atlantic Southeast Airlines

7 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Union leaders of the ExpressJet pilots, who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), met this week to determine their position on the proposed sale of ExpressJet Airlines to SkyWest Holdings, Inc. and the planned subsequent merger of the airline with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), which was announced on

Boeing Conducts Remote 787 Testing

7 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Four of the five Boeing 787 flight test airplanes are conducting remote test operations this week. ZA005 continues testing from its base of operations in Seattle.�ZA001, the first 787, is taking a break from operations out of Edwards Air Force Base in California for a week's worth of testing in

Nine AW139 Helicopters For Weststar Aviation Services

7 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

AgustaWestland, confirmed a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. All nine

Jeppesen Gains Access To Russian Domestic Airport Data

6 Sep 2010 14:02:12 GMT

Jeppesen and the Russian Ministry of Transportation have agreed to a new contract that supplies Jeppesen with access to Russian domestic airport data. As Jeppesen previously had been granted access to Russian domestic airway system data, the agreement

SimCom's Eclipse Sims Receives FAA Level D Certification

6 Sep 2010 14:00:42 GMT

Eclipse Aerospace, in conjunction with SimCom Training Centers, have been awarded from the FAA a Level D certification of the EA500 full motion simulators located in Orlando, Florida. SimCom also received FAA approval for its Eclipse 500 pilot training

Steven Slater Resigns From JetBlue Airlines

5 Sep 2010 23:45:03 GMT

Attorney Daniel J. Horwitz has reported Steven Slater, JetBlue flight attendant, has resigned from the airline and was not fired. Flight Attendant Steven Slater is no longer employed with the company after he berated and used profane language towards a passenger, grabbed two beers and slid down the aircraft�s emergency chute. The move to terminate Slater�s employment comes at no surprise.

Ryanair Airlines CEO Comments Suggest Safety Not A Priority

5 Sep 2010 18:47:54 GMT

Ryanair, Ireland�s low-cost airline, Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Leary was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Businessweek, in which O'Leary made comments which bring into question his ability to operate the air carrier safely and his ability to intellectually

A UPS Cargo Plane 747 Crashes Killing Crew In Dubai

5 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Friday a UPS 747-400 cargo plane, Flight 6, had departed Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) about 7 PM local time, with a filed fight plan to Cologne, Germany. The pilot reported to air traffic control upon takeoff that there was a fire onboard the aircraft and requested to

Atlantic Southeast Airlines Pilots Support Merger Of ExpressJet

5 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), expressed strong support for the pilots of ExpressJet and the proposed merger of the two airlines

Thurgood Marshall Airport To Receive $15 Million In Safety Upgrades

5 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighted $15 million in safety upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that will ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of aircraft at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

98 Immigrant Violators Repatriated To Asia On Charter Flight

5 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In a chartered flight that originated in Seattle on August 31, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) returned 96 immigration violators to the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and Cambodia; 66 of them had committed criminal offenses

Polar Air Cargo Reaches Agreement With DOJ Over Fuel Surcharges

4 Sep 2010 16:11:27 GMT

Polar Air Cargo LLC (“Polar LLC�) confirmed that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ�) Antitrust Division to resolve a previously disclosed investigation of alleged manipulation by cargo carriers of fuel surcharges and other rate components for air cargo services

"Hawaii Five-0" Goes On The Air With Hawaiian Airlines

4 Sep 2010 16:10:20 GMT

Customers aboard Hawaiian Airlines� transpacific flights on Thursday were able to see the first opening episode of the new Hawaii Five-0 TV series. Through an exclusive marketing agreement with the producers of Hawaii Five-0, customers flying on Hawaiian during the next three weeks

Delta To Refurbish Its Boeing 747-400 Fleet With New Interiors

3 Sep 2010 12:09:49 GMT

Delta Air Lines unveiled plans for the complete revitalization of its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft flying primarily from the Tokyo-Narita hub. Between summer 2011 and 2012, Delta will equip each of its 16 747-400s with new fully horizontal flat-bed seats in the BusinessElite

Comair To Reduce Its 50 Seat Aircraft Over The Next Two Years

3 Sep 2010 12:08:08 GMT

Comair president John Bendoraitis announced the company�s plan to decrease the number of 50-seat aircraft from its fleet over the next two years in an effort to increase the stability of the company in this competitive industry

Flight Attendants Fight For Provisions In The FAA Reauthorization Bill

3 Sep 2010 12:07:02 GMT

As Congressional leaders begin to return to work after summer recess, six unions representing over 90,000 flight attendants at 37 U.S. airlines, urged members to quickly pass the comprehensive reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration that was almost completed earlier this year. After 15 continuing resolutions, both the House and Senate passed versions that contained several key flight attendant provisions but the differences have yet

Continental CEO Denounces �Distortion Of Facts�

3 Sep 2010 12:05:48 GMT

In April Continental and United Airlines negotiated a merger and on May 3, 2010, United and Continental announced an agreement to merge the two airlines. The new airline would retain the United name and headquarters in Chicago while the current Continental Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smisek would keep that title with the new airline

Future Direction Of International Civil Aviation (ICAO)

2 Sep 2010 05:19:01 GMT

The future growth of the global economy depends upon a robust air transport sector. At the 37th triennial Session of its Assembly at the ICAO Headquarters on September 28 though October 8, 2010, the 190 Member States of ICAO will focus on policies and regulations that will deliver on systematic and consistent improvements to the level of safety, security and

CCA Airshow Announces Historic Gathering Of P-38 Lightnings

2 Sep 2010 05:17:51 GMT

The California Capital Airshow (CCA) announced that it will host every flying Lockheed P-38 Lightning remaining in the United States, as well as the pilots and ground crew who flew and cared for these rare aircraft on September

Napolitano Speaks At The Air Line Pilots Association Awards Dinner

2 Sep 2010 05:16:37 GMT

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday delivered remarks at the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) International Awards Dinner. Highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster aviation security and thanking the nation's airline pilots, including

CAE To Upgrade Air Force C-5 Training Devices

2 Sep 2010 05:15:30 GMT

CAE USA has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) initially valued at more than US$10 million to upgrade two C-5 Galaxy weapon systems trainers (WSTs). The contract includes options to upgrade additional C-5 WSTs as well as C-5 cockpit procedures

Two Minute Test On The Largest Most Powerful Rocket For Flight

1 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Tuesday, with a loud roar and mighty column of flame, NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of the largest and most powerful solid rocket motor designed for flight. The motor is potentially transferable to future heavy-lift launch vehicle designs.�The stationary firing of the

Japan Airlines To Cut Jobs Retire 103 Aircraft And Scrap 49 Flights

1 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Japan Airlines (JAL) a debt-ridden carrier announced that it was downsizing its fleet and cutting routes and employees in an effort to reduce more than $25 billion in debt and bring it back to profitability. Under a plan submitted to Tokyo District Court, the company will retire 103 aircraft and scrap 10 international and 39 domestic routes

Production Of The Thorpedo Light Sport Aircraft Is On Schedule

1 Sep 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Dallas-based IndUS Aviation continues to move forward with the production of the single engine Thorpedo Light Sport Aircraft. Under the new partnership, the Thorpedo Light Sport Aircraft will be manufactured and assembled in China, IndUS USA will be responsible for all research and development, modifications and technical updates.�This

John and Martha King Held By Gunpoint Over Aircraft Tail Number

31 Aug 2010 15:19:37 GMT

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is calling for a review of the government�s process for obtaining, using and sharing aircraft registration information in light of the events that took place with the founders of the King School, John and Martha King. On Saturday John and Martha King filed an IFR flight plan

FedEx Chairman To Receive The Howard Hughes Memorial Award

31 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Aero Club of Southern California will honor Frederick W. (Fred) Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation with its 2010 Howard Hughes Memorial Award.�The Howard Hughes Memorial Award is an aviation industry award presented annually by the Aero Club of Southern California. The award is given "to an aerospace

AirTran Violated Rules Protecting Air Travelers With Disabilities

31 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has assessed a civil penalty against AirTran Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities. The carrier was assessed a civil penalty of $500,000, of which up to $200,000 may be used to improve its service to disabled passengers beyond what is required by

C-130 Aircraft To Receive Avionics Modernization Program Upgrade

31 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Boeing Company announced the induction of the first C-130 aircraft slated to receive the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) upgrade at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Ga. This is the first of 20 aircraft to be upgraded during low-rate initial production (LRIP).�“Warner Robins is ready to receive the C-130 and begin installing the AMP kits,� said Tommy

Flights Between The U.S And Liberia Could Begin This Fall

31 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security�s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) announced the successful implementation of cooperative efforts to enhance aviation security. Flights between the United States and Liberia could begin as early as fall 2010.�TSA has worked closely

Jeppesen Honors Miracle On The Hudson Pilots

30 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Jeppesen, known in the aviation industry as the worldwide leader in navigation and charting services, recently presented “Miracle on the Hudson� pilots captain Chesley Sullenberger and first-officer Jeffrey Skiles with a

Flight Instructor Killed By Moving Propeller At Beverly Airport

29 Aug 2010 20:14:52 GMT

Michael Costales, age 30, a flight instructor at Beverly Municipal Airport, was struck and killed by an aircraft moving propeller on Saturday. Costales had taxied his aircraft out to the run-up area of the active runway, 34 at Beverly Municipal Airport.

Asiana Airlines Executives Indicted On Price Fixing Airfares

29 Aug 2010 15:56:22 GMT

The Department of Justice has announced that a Brooklyn, New York grand jury returned an indictment against two former executives of Asiana Airlines, Inc. (Asiana) for participating in a conspiracy to fix economy class airfares paid by passengers for travel from the United States to the Republic of Korea.

Boeing Unveils Dreamliner 787 Flight Simulator

29 Aug 2010 15:55:14 GMT

Boeing Training and Flight Services has started 787 Dreamliner flight certification training following the provisional approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Boeing's Seattle-based 787 flight training devices. As part of flight training, pilots train on a 787 flat panel training device and a 787 full-flight simulator. Both devices are manufactured by Thales.

United, Continental Transfer Takeoff And Landing Rights To Continental

29 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Department of Justice announced on Friday that in light of the agreement by United Airlines Inc. and Continental Airlines Inc. to transfer takeoff and landing rights (slots) and other assets at Newark Liberty Airport to Southwest Airlines Co., the department has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of UAL

World�s Fastest Civil Aircraft Gulfstream G650 Reaches Mach 0.995

29 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that its ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650 recently reached Mach 0.995 as part of its 1,800-hour flight-test program. Accomplishment establishes G650 as world�s fastest civil aircraft. The aircraft achieved this speed during flutter testing, which evaluates the aircraft�s damping

Northrop Grumman To Supply Largest Ever ATC System To China

29 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Europe-based air traffic management system subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has been awarded a contract by China Aviation Supplies International Tendering Co. (CASITC) to supply VHF radio communication systems for the Chengdu area air traffic control centre. In total, 110 channels will be operated

Flight Attendant Gets Fired For Saying She Qualifies For Food Stamps

28 Aug 2010 15:05:48 GMT

A Compass Airlines flight attendant, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), was terminated on Thursday after publicly revealing she qualified for foods stamps. Despite a full-time schedule, flight attendant Kirsten Arianejad was recently featured in a local television interview announcing that she had been approved for food stamps in order compensate.

FAA Celebrates Completion of San Francisco International Airport

28 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation�s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday marked the completion of $14.5 million in runway projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that will ensure continued safety for flights at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). “The Recovery

Aerial Spraying Aircraft Cover 300,000 Acres In Two Nights For EEE

28 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

As a precautionary measure to fight Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts, Dynamic Aviation was contracted by the state to proved aerial spraying of more than 300,000 acres across southeastern Massachusetts which was completed in two nights. Eastern Equine Encephalitis is caused by the most neuropathogenic arbovirus

Pratt & Whitney To Layoff Employees Before Contract Negotiations

27 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Pratt & Whitney has informed IAM District 26 in Kensington, Connecticut that the company plans to cut 129 hourly jobs at their Overhaul & Repair center in Cheshire, Connecticut.�These layoffs coincide with Pratt�s original plan for emptying the plant prior to contract negotiations, a plan that was ruled illegal by the District Court

FAA Proposes Largest Ever Fine Against American Airlines

27 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $24.2 million civil penalty against American Airlines Inc. for failing to correctly follow an Airworthiness Directive involving the maintenance of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft. This civil penalty is the largest ever proposed by the FAA.�"We put rules and regulations

Holding The Line, TFRs, NORAD And General Aviation

27 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are nothing new, but in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks they've taken on a much more important role in the security of events and elected officials, often to the dismay of private aviators.�In weaponizing aviation in a way not seen since the final years of World War II, terrorists have forced the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration

NASA And NOAA Study Finds El Ninos Growing Stronger

27 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A relatively new type of El Nino, which has its warmest waters in the central-equatorial Pacific Ocean, rather than in the eastern-equatorial Pacific, is becoming more common and progressively stronger, according to a new study by NASA and NOAA. The research may improve our understanding of the relationship between El Ninos and climate change, and has potential significant

The Search Continues For A Missing de Havilland Beaver In Alaska

26 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Wednesday the U.S. Coast Guard at first light assisted the National Park Service and the Anchorage Rescue Coordination Center using both the HC-130 Hercules and the MH-60 Jayhawk to cover more than 1,600 square miles in search of an over due aircraft.

Pratt & Whitney Completes First PurePower PW1524G Engine

26 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Pratt & Whitney has completed assembly on its first PurePower PW1524G engine for the Bombardier C Series aircraft and will deliver the engine to the company�s West Palm Beach, Florida, facility later this month to initiate testing. The engine Last Bolt Ceremony was held Wednesday at Pratt & Whitney�s Middletown Engine Center in Connecticut. This engine marks the beginning of an eight-engine validation and certification program.�

Beechcraft To Debut Hawker 4000, King Air 350i Aircraft In Mexico

26 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced it is debuting its Hawker 4000 and Beechcraft King Air 350i in Mexico on Thursday, Aug. 26. The introduction is part of the company�s aircraft demonstration tour following its successful participation in the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition

China's Henan Airlines Flight 8387 Overshoots Runway Killing 42

25 Aug 2010 19:04:51 GMT

On Tuesday China's regional airline, Henan Airlines, Flight 8387 (VD 8387) had departed Harbin Taiping International Airport, Harbin, China with 91 passengers and 5 crew members onboard a Embraer E-190 aircraft. The pilot, under heavy fog acknowledged to air traffic control that he had the airport and runway lights and landed at Yichun Lindu Airport, Yichun, China at about 9:30 PM local time.

Supersonic Freefall From The Edge Of Space To Be Recorded

25 Aug 2010 16:19:04 GMT

The Red Bull Stratos mission team provided a first look at the custom camera systems that will record and broadcast Felix Baumgartner's stratospheric mission in real time and high definition. The details, announced at capsule manufacturing facility Sage Cheshire Aerospace, reveal that capturing a potentially supersonic freefall from the edge of space may be one of the most complex elements of the Red Bull Stratos mission.

Nepal Air Carrier Agni Air Flight Goes Down Killing All Onboard

25 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Tuesday, Nepal's air carrier Agni Air, operating a German built Dornier 228 turboprop twin engine airplane, Flight AG-101 crashed in heavy rain on approach to Simra Airport killing all 14 onboard.�Flight AG-101 had departed Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu at about 6:30 AM local time and was to land 7 AM local time at Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla Airport), Lukla, Nepal.

DHS Performs 100 Percent Watchlist Matching On U.S. Air Carriers

25 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight

Adventure Pilot Announces The New iFly 700 GPS

24 Aug 2010 16:52:49 GMT

Adventure Pilot LLC, announces the latest in affordable satellite GPS navigation devices for general aviation pilots. The iFly 700 offers everything from flight planning to enroute navigation. Feature packed with image enhanced hi-resolution sectional maps, highlighted Special Use Airspace, IFR Low En Route charts, Approach and Departure charts and a full Airport Facility Directory in a revolutionary simple to use 7� LCD touch screen.

NTSB Report Out On SW Airlines Boeing 737 Skin Ruptured At 35,000 Feet

24 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Southwest Airlines (SWA) Flight 2294 departed Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee, on July 13, 2009 with 131 onboard a Boeing 737-3H4, N387SW. At approximately 35,000 feet, the Boeing 737 fuselage crown skin ruptured just forward of the vertical stabilizer.

The FAA Gives The Country Of Nigeria Category 1 Safety Rating

24 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Nigeria has achieved a Category 1 rating under the FAA�s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, which means that Nigeria complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).�

Nextant Aerospace Begins Power Runs For Engine Certification

24 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Nextant Aerospace announced they have begun the full power ground runs stage of the Williams International FJ44-3AP certification process. The installation of the Williams FJ44-3APs engines is the final phase of the 400XT product which breathes new life into the Beechjet 400A/XP. The engine certification is progressing on schedule with the first flight taking place shortly.

TSA Worker Charged With Stealing Laptop Computers At Newark Airport

24 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A New Jersey woman surrendered on Monday to face charges that she stole laptops from a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lost and found facility and made false statements to effectuate her thefts, United States Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Air Force Reports Pilot Error In The Crash Of An MQ-1B Predator

24 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S Air Force reports pilot error caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator at Southern California Logistics Airport during an April 20 training mission, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Aug. 20.�The Predator was an Air National Guard aircraft from the

Piper Aztec Go Down In Bahamian Waters All Six Onboard Rescued

24 Aug 2010 00:12:33 GMT

Crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard, Bahamian Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) and Royal Bahamian Defense Force (RBDF) respond to a downed Piper aircraft in the waters about 23 miles northeast of Freeport, Bahamas today. All six persons aboard the aircraft were located with no injuries.

Saudi Arabia�s Sama Airlines Is Forced To Close Its Doors

23 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sama Airlines a Saudi Arabia low-cost airline which is based at King Fahad International Airport, Dammam the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia (the most oil-rich region in the world) will close its doors on Tuesday as a result of mounting debt and their in ability to get government and private support.

Wasaya Airlines Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement

23 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Wasaya pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), announced that they have reached a tentative contract agreement with their management. Should it be ratified by the entire pilot group, the resulting new contract would be the first for Wasaya pilots. Wasaya Airways is domestic airline based in Northern Ontario.

Tibet Airlines To Launch Its Operations With The A319

23 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Lhasa-based Tibet Airlines has chosen the Airbus A319 to build up its fleet and is set to become Airbus� newest customer in China. The airline, which obtained the approval of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in March 2010, has signed a commitment to acquire three A319s.

Illegal Alien Indicted After Entering McConnell Air Force Base

23 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A second illegal alien has been indicted for document fraud after trying to gain access to McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. The charges resulted from an investigation conducted by the Air Force Security Police at McConnell and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).�

Lockheed Martin Completes GPS III Design Phase Ahead Of Schedule

22 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Lockheed Martin team developing the U.S. Air Force�s next generation Global Positioning System, known as GPS III, has successfully completed the program�s Critical Design Review (CDR) phase two months ahead of the baseline schedule. CDR completion, the program�s most significant milestone to-date, validates the detailed GPS III design to ensure it meets warfighter and civil requirements, and allows the program to begin the production phase.

JetBlue Incident What�s It Like To Be A Flight Attendant

22 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

There�s a deeper story behind the unfortunate Steven Slater JetBlue incident in which the flight attendant who cursed over the airplane's public address system, grabbed a beer and then exited JetBlue�s Flight 1052 via the aircraft's emergency chute. There has been a tremendous change in the airline industry which has impacted airline employees over the last decade. Air travel isn't what it used to be and 9/11 fundamentally altered the way we fly.

Do�s and Don�ts For Aircraft Datalink Weather

21 Aug 2010 19:36:59 GMT

Datalink is an industry term that many, including pilots, aviation journalists, and manufacturers, use to describe a wide range of equipment and services that all do one basic thing�get data into the cockpit so that the pilot can use it to make decisions.

Divers Recover A Navy Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver Aircraft

21 Aug 2010 16:09:18 GMT

In March 2009, a fishermen, Duane Johnson while using a fish finder in search of bass fish in the Lower Otay Reservoir, San Diego County, California, stubble upon what appeared on his fish finder scope as an outline of an aircraft. Johnson notified authorities which led divers to a Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver aircraft which was a carrier-based dive bomber aircraft produced for the United States Navy during World War II.

Airlines And Regional Air Carriers To Be Audited By OIG For Safety

20 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to audit domestic code share agreements between mainline and regional air carriers. These agreements allow mainline and regional carriers to coordinate their flight schedules so that the regional carriers marketed under the name of the mainline carrier can provide passengers with

Air Force Clarifies Pilot Fehrenbach�s Discharge Status Under DADT

20 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Lieutenant Colonel Fehrenbach has served in the United States Air Force for over 190 years as a jet pilot and has flown numerous missions against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda targets, including the longest combat mission in his squadron's history. Fehrenbach was also hand picked to fly an F-15E Strike Eagle above the nation's capital on

ALPA Brings Pilots� Perspective To FAA Safety Symposium

20 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA) brought the views of nearly 53,000 airline pilots to the FAA�s Partnership for Safety Symposium, held this week in Washington, D.C., and made clear the importance of ensuring that every professional involved in the operation of a flight adheres to the highest possible communications

Boeing To Open New Plant At Illinois' MidAmerica Airport

20 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing announced that it is expanding its St. Louis-area operations with the planned opening of a new manufacturing facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah.�The facility, tentatively scheduled to open in late 2010 or early 2011, will use leased space in an existing building to house assembly and subassembly work. It is expected to initially

World Aviation Experts To Speak At The 2010 Global PBN Summit

19 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Leading international experts from airlines, aviation regulatory agencies and navigation service providers will share cutting-edge knowledge and experiences at the fourth annual Global PBN Summit in Seattle, Oct. 19-20, presented by Naverus, part of GE Aviation.

X-JET FBO Of Denver Forms Branding Agreement With Avfuel

19 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Avfuel Corporation has announced a new branding alliance with luxury aviation services provider X Jet FBO of Denver, Colorado (APA). The agreement means that X Jet will offer AVTRIP point awards to pilots on qualifying fuel purchases, and also has Avfuel Contract Fuel pricing for jet fuel savings.

FAA Selects NMSU To Lead Air Transportation Center Of Excellence

19 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, NM, to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation.

Red Bull Air Race Pilot Alejandro Maclean Dies In Plane Crash

18 Aug 2010 17:41:14 GMT

Red Bull Air Race pilot Alejandro (Alex) Maclean, died today at the age of 41 following a fatal accident in his native Spain while carrying out aerobatic training for an Air Show. The entire Red Bull Air Race community and the aerobatic fraternity have lost one of their most vibrant and passionate characters. Maclean was a husband to wife Emma and a father of two children aged 7 and 12.

27 Charged In Narcotics Trafficking At Miami International Airport

18 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Twenty-seven members of an international drug trafficking organization operating primarily through Miami International Airport (MIA) were charged with federal narcotics violations, following an investigation by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD).

What Brought Down Aires Airlines Flight 8250

18 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Monday an Aires Airlines Flight 8250, while on final approach for landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinillas International Airport, San Andreas Island, Colombia, a resort island, was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. The Boeing 737-700 (registration HK4682) with 131 onboard crashed landed and broke up into three main peaces.

NTSB Symposium Airline Code Sharing It�s Role On Aviation Safety

18 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day symposium on the role that airline code-sharing arrangements play in aviation safety. The event, chaired by NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman, will be held on October 26-27, 2010, in Washington, DC.

Air Transat Pilots Overwhelmingly Authorize Union To Call Strike

18 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The pilots of Air Transat, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), resoundingly support conducting a lawful strike if a collective agreement is not reached with their management.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Pilot Training Courses Receives FAA Approval

17 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing Training & Flight Services has been granted provisional approval for its 787 Dreamliner pilot training courses by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With the 787 pilot training courses, pilots can transition to the new airplane in five to 20 days, depending on pilot experience.

Quebec�s Air Carrier Aeropro To Shut Down Flight Operations

17 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Quebec air carrier Aeropro reported on Monday that the company is shutting down its flight operations as a result of its failure to convince a Federal Court in Quebec, Canada to reverse the decision made by Transport Canada which had revoking its operating license. Following a deadly crash near Quebec City on June 23, in which seven people onboard Aeropro�s Beechcraft King Air died shortly after takeoff.

Evergreen Airlines Crewmembers Reject Company Offer

17 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Evergreen International Airlines (EIA) crewmembers, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement with management.

FAA Alleges Hillsboro Aviation Deliberately Falsified Maintenance Records

16 Aug 2010 18:00:48 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $580,000 civil penalty against Hillsboro Aviation, of Hillsboro, Oregon for allegedly performing improper repairs, deliberately falsifying maintenance records and operating a helicopter in a reckless manner.

Aviation Groups Partner With NY Lawmakers To Flight GA Aircraft Taxes

16 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

New York State is one of the top destinations for business aircraft in the country, but many businesses choose not to base their aircraft at New York airports because of the state's especially high taxes.

Cessna Pilots Check Your Tanks For Water Contamination

16 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Recent safety information on Cessna 150, 170, and 172 series airplanes caused the FAA to re-examine their efforts in preventing accidents and incidents due to water contaminated fuel.

So You Think Steven Slater JetBlue�s Flight Attendant Is A Hero

15 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

There are numerous people who view Steven Slater as a hero. Slater was the flight attendant who on Monday cursed over the airplane's public address system, grabbed a beer and exited JetBlue�s Flight 1052 via the aircraft's emergency chute at JFK airport after a dispute with a passenger.

NMB Orders New Elections For Delta Air Lines Flight Sim Technicians

15 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Following a unanimous ruling earlier this week that Delta Air Lines illegally interfered with a representational election for Flight Simulator Technicians at Delta Air Lines, the National Mediation Board (NMB) has scheduled a rerun election to begin on August 25, 2010.

Senator Stevens' Plane Crashed Into A Mountainside Without Warning

14 Aug 2010 19:03:17 GMT

On Monday August 9th Senator Ted Stevens and eight other passengers departed from Nerka Lake, Alaska in a de Havilland DHC-3T (N455A) to go on a fishing ship at Nushagak River. The aircraft departed sometime after 6 PM and about 15 to 20 minutes into the flight the aircraft crashed 10 miles northwest of Aleknagik, Alaska into a mountainside.

Qantas Airline Pilots Negotiate Job Security Not Pay Increase

14 Aug 2010 19:02:24 GMT

The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) has this week commenced bargaining negotiations with Qantas for a new enterprise agreement covering the airline�s long haul pilots.

Frontier Airlines Extends Lease On Denver Headquarters

14 Aug 2010 19:01:26 GMT

Frontier Airlines announced it has extended the lease agreement on its Denver-based commercial headquarters at 7001 Tower Road through May 31, 2020. Frontier has occupied the Tower Road facility since 2001.

FAA Announces $9.2 Million In Recovery Act Projects For Atlanta

14 Aug 2010 19:00:24 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation�s Federal Aviation Administration announced more than $9 million in upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will make flights at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport safer, more efficient and more reliable.

F-35 Center Fuselage Delivery Time Table Improves

12 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northrop Grumman is responsible for the production of all center fuselages for all three variants of the F-35: conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL); short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL); and the carrier variant. All F-35 center fuselages are currently being assembled in the company's Palmdale Manufacturing Center.

NOAA Scientists Uncover Oscillating Patterns In Clouds

12 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Findings has implications for climate change, a new NOAA study has found that rain clouds form synchronous patterns in which individual clouds in a large cloud field respond to signals from other clouds, much like chirping crickets or flashing fireflies on a summer night. The study, published online in the journal Nature also has significant implications for our understanding of climate change research.

Airline Consumer Passenger Law �Tarmac Rule� Dramatically Reduces Delays

11 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The nation�s largest airlines reported only three flights in June with tarmac delays of more than three hours compared to 268 flights in June 2009 and with no increase in the rate of canceled flights, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Senator Stevens And Four Passengers Die In Alaskan Plane Crash

11 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday launched a Go Team to investigate Monday night's airplane crash near Dillingham, Alaska. Former Senator Ted Stevens, and former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe and his son were onboard at the time of the crash. Stevens and O'Keefe and his son had taken the flight

IATA Urges Spain�s Air Traffic Controllers Not To Strike

11 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged AENA, the Spanish air navigation service provider, and the Spanish air traffic controllers to take all measures possible to avoid strike action. Specifically, Giovanni Bisignani, IATA�s Director General and CEO urged Spain�s air traffic controllers to accept AENA�s offer to enter into an arbitration

JetBlue Flight Attendant Steven Slater Released On Bond

11 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Tuesday a New York judge set bail at $2,500 for JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater who was charged with criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. JetBlue flight attendant, Steven Slater, age 39 was arrested on Monday after getting in an altercation with a passenger on Flight 1052. The flight originated out of Pittsburgh Intentional

Cessna 402C Pilots Need To Be Remind Of �HYD PRESS� Indicator Light

10 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin alert to owners and operators of the Cessna 402C airplanes of an airworthiness concern, specifically a reminder of the meaning of the “HYD PRESS� indication, and what may happen if this indication is not

Military Aircraft Parts Maker Fined For Safety Volitions

10 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued 22 citations against AAR Summa Technology for exposing workers to safety and health hazards at its Huntsville plant. Proposed penalties total $191,500.�"Management needs to show a commitment to worker safety and health consistent with this company's ranking as one of the top defense contractors in the

Honeywell Receives FAA Software Upgrade Approval On Its FMZ-2000 FMS

10 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Honeywell has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin delivering its Flight Management System (FMS) software upgrade that provides advanced GPS-enabled approaches and access to Future Air Navigation System (FANS) routes in congested air spaces and oceanic airways.

The FAA And American Airlines Honor Tulsa Mechanics For 50 Years Of Service

10 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and American Airlines has honored two mechanics into an elite group of FAA "Master Mechanics" for their five decades of service in the airline industry. The special awards ceremony took place at American's Maintenance and Engineering base in Tulsa.

Spain�s Air Traffic Controllers Have A Nerve To Vote To Strike

9 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Air Traffic Controllers in Spain have overwhelmingly voted to strike over new government regulations that would reduce million dollar salaries. That's correct million dollar salaries. The air traffic controllers� union, Union of Air Traffic Controllers (USCA) reported that of their 2,300 controllers, 92 percent of its union members showed

Bonhomme Wins 2010 Red Bull Air Race In Germany

9 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Britain's Paul Bonhomme won the 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship by taking second place behind Austria's Hannes Arch in the final race of the season at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz in Germany on Sunday. In another thrilling duel, Australia�s Matt Hall got the third podium of his career with third place in the 50th race in the

FAA Proposes Hazmat Civil Penalties Against 11 Companies

9 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $91,000 against 11 companies for alleged violations of Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. Boston Scientific Corporation of Natick, Mass, was fined $91,000 for allegedly offering a fiberboard box containing medical-grade

NTSB Offer Training On Aircraft Accident Emergency Communications

9 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board is devoting two days at its Training Center to offer guidance to aviation public affairs professionals on how to most effectively manage emergency communications following a major aircraft accident or incident.�The training will be offered on October 7-8, 2010, at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn,

Red Bull Air Race Technical Director Adrian Judd Dies In Motorcycle Accident

8 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Red Bull Air Race Technical Director Adrian Judd, a driving force behind the sport for the last five years, has died at the age of 44 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Germany. A man widely respected and deeply admired by pilots and crew alike and known for his commitment to the sport, Judd is survived by his wife Sharon and three daughters.

PASSUR Software Improves Aircraft Traffic Efficiency At JFK Airport

8 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. announced that the company�s collaborative software has reduced ground congestion and delays during runway construction at one of the nation�s busiest airports, John F. Kennedy International, and is recognized as a model “NextGen� capability. The program is a successful collaboration between the Port Authority of NY & NJ, the FAA, and the airlines, coordinated by PASSUR.

Women In Aviation International And WomenVenture Gather At AirVenture 2010

8 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

WomenVenture, Women in Aviation International and the Experimental Aircraft Association repeated their WomenVenture initiative, with a week's worth of camps, seminars, panels and of course, networking breakfast and reunion picture during AirVenture 2010 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Porter Airlines Adds Four Bombardier Q400 Aircraft To Its Fleet

8 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Porter Airlines of Toronto has signed a firm order to acquire four Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has taken options on an additional six Q400 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price for the Q400 NextGen aircraft, Porter�s firm order is valued at approximately $120 million US, which could increase to $308 million US should all six options be converted to firm orders.

SkyWest Airlines And ExpressJet Merger Under Investigation

6 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

SkyWest Airlines will purchase Houston based ExpressJet Airlines outstanding shares of common stock for $6.75 per share (in cash) representing a net purchase price of approximately $133. The sale should be completed by the fourth quart of this year, at which time both companies will

Northrop Grumman To Close Navy P3 Aircraft Maintenance Plant Hagerstown

6 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northrop Grumman has notified employees at the Hagerstown Maintenance and Modification Center, Hagerstown, Maryland, that there would be another round of layoffs on August 26th and the plant would be closing by the end of the year. Company spokeswoman Leah Smith indicated there would be about 53 workers left

Pilot Arrested Fly�s 75 LBS Of Marijuana Into Peachtree Dekalb Airport

6 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Igor Goldenshtein, 42, of Los Angeles, and Edward Akselrod, 36, of Tarzana, Calif., were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge E. Clayton Scofield, on charges of conspiracy and possession of less than 50 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).�"

Airline Tarmac Delay Rule Needed For Pets After 7 Puppies Died

6 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Tuesday, some time before 6:30 AM, American Airlines personnel placed 14 puppies in the belly of a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 on American Airlines Flight 851 which was to depart Tulsa International, Oklahoma to Chicago at 6:35 AM. Due to thunderstorms in the Chicago area Flight 851 was delayed unit 7:30 and by that time the outside temperatures was already 86 degrees.

Mexicana Airlines Files Bankruptcy

5 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Mexicana Airlines filed a “Concurso Mercantil� or insolvency petition with a Mexico City district court to ensure the continued operation of the Company. Likewise, a Chapter 15 petition was filed with a New York bankruptcy court in order to obtain bankruptcy protection and injunction relief in both countries.

Maylan Flight Academy Doors Closed Students Career Dreams Shattered

5 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Many students from all walks of the globe, dream of becoming a pilot since the invention of the airplane and this is the same for young people living in China. However, there is a big difference in the opportunity for students to receive flight training. In the United States a student can go to his or her local airport and enroll in flight training and become a pilot at a fairly reasonable price. In China it is not the same and as a result many students travel aboard to receive flight training but at a risk.

Northrop Grumman Sponsors Students For Summer Aviation Camps

5 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

For the third consecutive year, Northrop Grumman Corporation's Global Hawk program sponsored six high school students to attend this year's Oshkosh Summer Aviation Camps. In addition, the company sponsored two college students to serve as seasonal camp counselors.

Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter Program Achieves Critical Design Review

5 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the successful completion of the CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Critical Design Review (CDR) event, signaling the program is ready to proceed to assembly, test and evaluation. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

Terrorist Found Guilty Of Conspiracy To Blow Up JFK Airport

4 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Following a six-week jury trial, Russell Defreitas and Abdul Kadir were convicted in the Eastern District of New York of conspiring to attack John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York, by exploding fuel tanks and the fuel pipeline under the airport.

TSA Announces Key Milestone In Cargo Screening On Passenger Aircraft

4 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the airline industry has met a key requirement of the 9/11 Act by screening 100 percent of air cargo on domestic passenger aircraft.�TSA worked closely with the cargo and aviation industries to fulfill this important Congressional mandate by the Aug. 1, 2010 deadline.

YouTube Video Sparks Airline Passenger Safety Concerns In Canada

3 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In Canada, recent media reports have indicated airlines are not properly screening their passengers and passengers are routinely boarding aircraft without being visually identified. One example given, when passengers arrive at an air carrier�s check-in counter, each passenger is required to show an identity card, proof of identity. The airline agent then looks at the identity card; diver�s license or passport and verifies the picture with the person presenting the identity card.

Machinists Withdraw From Comair Aviation Safety Program

3 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142 announced it has withdrawn from the maintenance Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) at Delta Air Lines� regional subsidiary Comair.

Boeing Relocating C-130 Avionics Modernization Program To Oklahoma

3 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Boeing Company announced it will relocate the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and B-1 Program from Long Beach to Oklahoma City. The move will begin with C-130 AMP starting in the first quarter of 2011 and conclude by the end of 2012 with the move of the B-1 Program.

A Canadian Federal Court Upholds Revocation Of Aeropro License

3 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Quebec based airline Aeropro had experience a plane crash that killed all seven onboard, the company filed an injunction to stay Transport Canada�s decision to revoke it�s operating license. However, a Federal Court judge has upheld Transport Canada�s decision to revoke the company�s operating license.

Spirit Airlines Begins Charging For Carry On Bags

2 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Spirit Airlines began charging passengers a fee to those who bring carry-on bags on onto their aircraft and place them in the overhead language bin which began Sunday. Passengers who pay in advance, either online or by phone will pay $30 and for those passengers who did not pay before arriving at the boarding gate will pay $45.

Dolderer To Fly Red Bull Air Race At EuroSpeedway Lausitz Germany

2 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Matthias Dolderer has been looking forward to flying in a Red Bull Air Race in his home country for many years, even before the German ace joined the world championship in 2009. Dolderer witnessed the first race in 2003 and also flew in the pre-race show at the first Germany race at Berlin�s Tempelhof Airport in 2006.

PAL Pilots Take Jobs With Other Carriers Forcing Flight Cancelations

2 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Saturday had to apologize to its passengers as a result of many of their pilots walking off the job due to low wages. The airline was forced to cancel a number of national and overseas flights, as the airline did not have an adequate number of flight crew to fly its Airbus A320 airplanes.

IAA Increases Airline Terminal Navigation Charges

2 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has announced the termination of the six month freeze in the Terminal Navigation Charge billed to airlines for take-off and landing services at Cork, Dublin, and Shannon Airports. The new charge of €3.36 per ton will apply to all flights with a retroactive date of July 1st.

Congress Passes Airline Safety And Pilot Training Improvement Act

1 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Both houses of congress have approved H.R. 5900 the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act of 2010. Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act has incorporated higher standards for pilot training, support for safety advocacy programs and a new pilot fatigue rule to help improve air passenger safety.

FAA Finds Mexico Does Not Meet ICAO Safety Standards

1 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation�s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Mexico is not in compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an assessment of the country�s civil aviation authority. As a result, the United States is downgrading Mexico from a Category 1 to Category 2 rating.

Learjet Agreement To Secure Learjet 85 Production In Wichita

1 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

$27 million in bond financing from the State of Kansas per the Economic Recovery and Revitalization Act Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and Bombardier Business Aircraft President, Steve Ridolfi announced the details of a formal agreement that will secure production of the all-new midsize Learjet 85 aircraft at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita.�

Northwest Airlines Pleads Guilty Of Price Fixing

1 Aug 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northwest Airlines LLC has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $38 million criminal fine for its role, through Northwest Airlines Cargo, in a conspiracy to fix prices in the air transportation industry, the Department of Justice announced on Friday.

Lithium Sulfur Batteries Powers World Record Flight

31 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sion Power announced that their proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the QinetiQ Zephyr smashing the world record for the longest duration unmanned flight.�

Despite Air Force C-17 Cargo Plane Crash Airshow Will Go On

31 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III airlifter crashed on Wednesday about 6:15 PM at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage Alaska. Four crewmembers are reported to have been killed in the crash. The Boeing C-17 cargo plane was practicing for the upcoming Elmendorf's Richardson air show, the "Arctic Thunder" which is planned for this weekend. The C-17 cargo plane is listed on Elmendorf's 3rd Wing.

Massive Mobilization Of Aviation Labor Organizations

30 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Three transportation organizations announced the creation of a large aviation labor alliance to combine and coordinate lobbying efforts on airline safety and security. Unions agree to coordinate aggressive lobbying program on legislative priorities including tightening aircraft maintenance standards, increased pilot training, and protecting workers during airline bankruptcies.

Sikorsky Introduces �Project Firefly,� Electric Helicopter Demonstrator

30 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft, officially introduced “Project Firefly,� an all-electric helicopter technology demonstrator, at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture exhibition. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

Cobalt Aircraft To Build Manufacturing Plant In The U.S. For The Co50

30 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Cobalt Aircraft Industries, French Headquartered aircraft designer of the Co50 and OEM, has decided to create a U.S. corporation for development, certification, and production of its aircraft.

Domestic Air Fares Increased 4.7% From 1st Quarter 2009

30 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Average domestic air fares in the first quarter of 2010 increased to the second highest January-to-March level since 2001, rising 4.7 percent from the first quarter of 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation�s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported.

Pakistan Airblue Airlines Flight ED202 Crashes Killing All Onboard

29 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Wednesday, about 10 AM local time Airblue Airlines a Pakistani air carrier, operating an Airbus A321, Flight ED202 enroute from Karachi on approach to Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB), Islamabad under heavy rain and poor visibility crashed in a ball of flames into a heavy wooded area in Margalla Hills in Islamabad killing all 152 onboard.

Aircraft Parts Manufacture Whitcraft Fined Widespread Safety Hazards

29 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Whitcraft for 44 alleged serious violations of workplace standards at its Eastford, Conn., aircraft parts manufacturing plant.

Shake Up At United Airlines After Merger With Continental Airlines

28 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

United Airlines has announced that John Tague, president of United Airlines, and Kathryn Mikells, chief financial officer, will leave the company following the close of its planned merger with Continental Airlines.

Bose Offers New Aviation Headset The A20

28 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Bose has introduced the A20 Aviation Headset its best-performing, most advanced aviation headset ever. The new Bose A20 Aviation Headset is the result of more than 30 years of ongoing Bose research in noise reduction technology.

TSA �See Something, Say Something� Campaign For General Aviation

27 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole launched two major enhancements to general aviation security

DOT Fines Comair For Violations Of Denied Boarding Compensation Rules

27 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against Comair for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding on oversold flights. Comair and affiliated carriers were ordered to cease and desist from further violations and Comair will pay a civil penalty of $275,000.

Cirrus Aircraft Steps Up Safety Another Notch In The SR Series Aircraft

27 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Those who are familiar with the Cirrus aircraft know that it is one of the safest general aviation aircraft on the market today. Cirrus aircraft has prided its self on safety bringing to the market the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) back in 2002. The CAPS parachute system is designed to protect occupants in the event of an emergency by lowering the aircraft to the ground after deployment.

Sikorsky Aircraft�s X2 Technology Brakes Rotorcraft Speed Record

27 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft�s X2 Technology demonstrator on Monday unofficially broke the speed record for rotorcraft, achieving a maximum speed of 225 knots in a one-hour test flight at the Development Flight Center.

Flight Deck Access Regulations Rejected By Australian Senate

26 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Australian government reintroduction of changes to the Australian Aviation Transport Regulations preventing licensed pilots accessing the flight deck and transferring legal liability from airlines to pilots, was rejected on Friday in the Senate by the cross benches and opposition for the second time in a year.

Despite Poor Weather Conditions EAA Airventure Off To Good Start

26 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Today is opening day for EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In spite of bad weather over the weekend thousands of aircraft have descended to this airport for the 58th annual Fly-In Convention.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Approve New Contract

25 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Spirit Airlines pilots have ratified a new contract containing substantial pay raises and industry-leading work rules, following four years of talks and a June strike. Represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), 96 percent of the eligible Spirit pilots voted, with 74 percent approving the new agreement.

Farnborough International Airshow 2010 Trade Figures Announced

25 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

ADS United Kingdom�s AeroSpace Defense and Security trade organization and its subsidiary company Farnborough International Limited (FIL) on Friday announced the orders and attendee figures to date for the Farnborough International Airshow, held in Hampshire, United Kingdom between July 19th and the 23rd.

SubSonex Prototype Jet Aircraft Ready To Resume Testing

24 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The SubSonex single-place jet aircraft is ready to resume testing after EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. Following a series of initial high-speed taxi tests, the Sonex Aircraft Hornets� Nest Research and Development team determined that a review and modification of the aircraft design was necessary to achieve acceptable handling qualities for the average pilot.

Southwest Airlines Assist Hispanic College Students In Travel Program

24 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Southwest Airlines in conjunction with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced today the students selected in its annual "Lanzate Take Off" education travel award program. This year's program, the theme of which is "Dandole Alas a Tu Exito Giving Flight to Your Success," started in April. More than 1,500 students from across the nation completed the online entry with a submitted essay about why they are pursuing a college degree and how the travel award would help them achieve their goals.

FAA Orders Inspections Of Boeing 767 Due To Pylon Fatigue Cracking

23 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA has ordered U.S. operators of 138 Boeing 767 airplanes to reduce the initial pylon inspection time mandated in a September 22, 2005 Airworthiness Directive from 10,000 to 8,000 total flights.

Foreign Pilots Train Aboard USS Enterprise

23 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Three foreign pilots with the "Gladiators" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 landed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) July 15 as part of a pilot exchange program during the ship's fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications.

United Airlines Flight Diverted To Salt Lake City Passenger Faces Charges

23 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Wednesday afternoon charging Andrew Escobar, age 40, of Denver, with communicating false information endangering aircraft safety.

OSHA Fines Aircraft Parts Manufacturer EDAC Technologies

23 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Widespread fire, electrical, mechanical and other hazards at a Farmington, Conn., aircraft parts manufacturing plant have resulted in a total $130,050 in proposed fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Garmin Is Developing New Technology To Enhance Cockpit Safety

22 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Garmin a global leader in satellite navigation announced that it is developing a new stability augmentation system called Garmin�s Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) system. This electronic monitoring and exceedance correcting technology for G1000 and G3000 integrated flight decks works to assist the pilot in maintaining the aircraft in a safe, flight stable condition.

Joe Sutter Father Of Boeing 747 Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

22 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Joe Sutter, legendary Boeing aeronautical engineer credited with leading the development of the iconic 747 jetliner, won the inaugural Flightglobal Lifetime Achievement Award, Flight International magazine announced at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow.

PPG Awarded Flight Deck Windows Contract For Mitsubishi MRJ Aircraft

22 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

PPG Industries aerospace transparencies group has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Aircraft to design and manufacture the all-glass windshields and side flight-deck windows for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).

Rolls Royce Awarded Canadian Air Force CC-130J Contract

22 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Lockheed Martin as the in-service support provider for the engines on the CC-130J military transport aircraft flown by the Canadian Air Force. The base contract, valued at more than USD $70 million, will provide Lockheed Martin with logistics support for the AE 2100D3 engines for the next six years.

Study Done By Airline Consultants Skews Data To Favor Airlines

21 Jul 2010 05:40:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation responded to a study released on Tuesday by a pair of aviation consultants, purporting to show that the DOT�s rule establishing time-limits on tarmac delays hurts, rather than helps, consumers.

Sonex Aircraft To Unveil Onex Single Place Aircraft At AirVenture 2010

21 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sonex Aircraft announce that the prototype Onex single-place aircraft will be making its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. A formal roll out of the aircraft will take place during the Sonex Open House and Homecoming Fly-In on July 25th at Sonex Aircraft LLC�s Wittman Airport factory.

TSA Employees Need Guidance On Union Representation From FLRA

21 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) called on the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to provide guidance about how a union representation election would impact employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the absence of collective bargaining rights.

The FAA Certifies The Garmin G1000 For The Cessna CitationJet

21 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Garmin, a global leader in satellite navigation a supplemental type certification (STC) for the G1000 integrated flight deck in the Cessna CitationJet (Model 525, serial numbers 0001-0359). This RVSM compliant system will result in approximately 100 pounds of weight savings, and will give pilots the advantages of flying WAAS approaches with Garmin�s GFC 700 autopilot, electronic charts, datalink weather and optional Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT).

Air Traffic Controllers Mourn Death Of Fellow Controller Mark Haskell

20 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Air Traffic Controllers are mourning the death of a brother controller of Portland, Maine, veteran air traffic controller and experienced pilot Mark Haskell, 42, who was killed on Saturday along with one other pilot Thomas Casagrande, 66, when Mark�s single-engine, two-seat Yak-52 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff about 3:30 PM from Portland International Jetport.

FAA Finalizes Recurrent Aircraft Registration Rule

20 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In an effort to create a more accurate aircraft registration database, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requiring re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years after that.

Dassault's Falcon 900LX Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

20 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Dassault Falcon has received certification from both the EASA and FAA for the newest member of the Falcon family of business jets, the 4,750 nm Falcon 900LX. The large cabin Falcon 900LX is based on the Falcon 900EX, with enhanced performance and economy.

GE Aviation To Build Electrical Power Integration Center In UK

20 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

GE Aviation has announced that it is building a new Electrical Power Integration Center (EPIC) in Cheltenham, UK. The center will be directed at several markets including end-to-end power generation, distribution, load and avionic control technologies for military and civil aerospace applications.

The FAA's Role On Unmanned Aerial Aircraft In Border Security

19 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The most complex airspace in the world, the National Air Space (NAS) encompasses an average of over 100,000 aviation operations per day, including commercial air traffic, cargo operations, business jets, etc. Additionally, there are over 238,000 general aviation aircraft that represent a wide range of sophistication and capabilities that may enter the system at any time.

U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Air Passenger Protections

19 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Air Transport Association had filed a petition with the United States Court of Appeals For The District Of Columbia Circuit challenging a Department of Transportation rule that allows airports the ability to adjust their landing fees based on an airlines passenger scheduling performance.

FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Five Companies

18 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to assess civil penalties ranging from $50,000 to $70,000 against five companies for alleged violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations or Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Iowa Transportation Commission Approves State Aviation Programs

18 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved nearly $4.7 million for several state aviation programs. The initiatives will include improvements to hangers, terminal buildings, runway improvement, enhance safety and accessibility, aviation weather observing systems (AWOS), etc.

DOT Data Shows �Short Faced� Dogs More Prone To Death In Flight

17 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

“Short faced� dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs represent about half of the dogs that die while being transported by their owners as cargo (in the belly of the aircraft not in passenger cabin area), a significantly higher rate of mortality than for other dog breeds, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

When Kids Fly Alone

17 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Many children today fly alone, there are no Department of Transportation regulations concerning travel by these “unaccompanied minors,� but the airlines have specific procedures to protect the well-being of youngsters flying by themselves.

Anne Nolan Appointed Chairman Of The Irish Aviation Authority

16 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Irish Aviation Authority has announced the appointment by the Minister for Transport of Anne Nolan as Chairman of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Anne Nolan was first appointed to the Board of the Irish Aviation Authority in 2006 and was re-appointed by the Minister for Transport for a second term in recent weeks.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging The "No Fly List"

16 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The No Fly List is a list, created and maintained by the United States government, of people who are not permitted to board a commercial aircraft for travel in or out of the United States. The list has also been used to divert away from U.S. airspace aircraft not flying to or from the U.S. It includes several thousand names. The list along with the Secondary Security Screening Selection, which tags would-be passengers for extra inspection was created after the September 11 attacks.

Gulfstream G450 Sets Speed Record Between Tokyo And Hong Kong

16 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G450 business jet recently established a city-pair speed record between Tokyo and Hong Kong. The G450 took off from Tokyo�s Narita International Airport at 10:50 a.m. local time on June 7, 2010. It flew 1,694 nautical miles at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.85, landing 3 hours and 58 minutes later at 1:48 p.m. local time at Hong Kong International Airport.

Sikorsky And Lockheed Martin To Team Up For Air Force HH-60 Contract

16 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Martin will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force�s fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters. The two companies signed a teaming agreement formalizing their intent to offer an advanced version of Sikorsky�s UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter for the Air Force�s HH-60 Personnel Recovery Recapitalization program (HH-60 Recap). The agreement positions Sikorsky as prime contractor, with Lockheed Martin as the major subsystems supplier.

Aviation Biofuel Advancements To Be Showcased At International Air Show

15 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will host an exhibit, the United Alternative Aviation Fuels (UAAF) display at the Farnborough International Air Show, England (FIAS) 2010, featuring recent advances in aviation biofuel development and deployment.

Conciliation Commissioner to Oversee Air Transat Pilot Negotiations

15 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), representing pilots employed by Air Transat, a division of Transat A.T., announced on Wednesday that a conciliation commissioner was appointed to oversee negotiations between Air Transat pilots and their employer.

Southwest Airlines To Participate Oshkosh Air Show

15 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Southwest Airlines and the EAA announced the carrier's participation in this year's Air Venture air show to be held in Oshkosh, WI from July 26 until August 1. The annual air show, which draws more than 550,000 visitors from 75 countries each year, is the world's premier aviation enthusiast event.

Probable Cause For Flight 1404 Runway Excursion Was Rudder And Wind Condition

15 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of the 2008 Continental Airlines flight 1404 runway excursion accident was the captain's cessation of rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the aircraft departed the runway, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain's training and experience.

Air Carriers Agree To $87 Million Settlement On Price Fixing Scheme

14 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Hundreds of air cargo freight forwarders joined in a civil antitrust class action lawsuit against Air France, KLM and Martinair for their involvement in price fixing of air cargo shipped to and from the United States between 2000 and 2006.

Red Bull Air Race Final World Championship To Be Crowned In Germany

14 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Red Bull Air Race in Budapest has been cancelled this year due to lengthy delays in the permissions process, the organization announced with regret on Tuesday. Interrupting a six-year tradition of racing in the Hungarian capital, the Red Bull Air Race World Champion will now be crowned after the final race of the 2010 season at EuroSpeedway in Lausitz, Germany on 7th & 8th August.

The Learjet 85 Aircraft Reaches A Significant Milestone

14 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace announced it has reached another significant Learjet 85 aircraft program milestone, having successfully built the first all-composite manufacturing validation unit (MVU) for the aircraft�s pressure fuselage section.

Former Airman Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography

14 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that Douglas William Howay, 31, of Olivehurst, California was sentenced Friday by United States District Judge Edward J. Garcia to eight years and two months in prison to be followed by a 10-year term of supervised release for possession of child pornography. He pleaded guilty on March 19, 2010.

GE And AVIC Providing Avionics For China�s First Large Commercial Aircraft

13 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC) announced that GE Aviation Systems and AVIC Systems, the partners to a proposed AVIC GE joint venture, have been selected to provide the avionics core processing system, display system and on-board maintenance system for the newly launched C919 single-aisle aircraft. The AVIC GE joint venture will support COMAC for avionics integration for the C919.

Jazz Airline Pilots Ratify Tentative Labor Agreement

13 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The pilots of Jazz Air LP, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), announced they have ratified a tentative agreement with management. Of the 90 percent of Jazz pilots who voted, 86 percent cast ballots in favor of the agreement.

Latest Survey Shows DOT Employee Satisfaction On The Rise

13 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood applauded survey results that show employee satisfaction at the U.S. Department of Transportation is on the rise. This follows a year in which Secretary LaHood initiated a series of town hall meetings with employees across the country and a new open door policy to hear employee concerns. Initial responses from the Office of Personnel Management show marked improvement in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey in 2010 over the previous survey in 2008.

ARSA Expresses Concerns To TSA Director Over Repair Station Rules

13 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) which represents and advocates for aviation repair stations and manufacturing companies for over 25 years congratulated John Pistole on his confirmation as the Transportation Security Agency�s (TSA) new administrator in a letter on Monday. ASA also took the opportunity to raise some concerns regarding certificating new foreign aircraft repair stations.

Ari Fuji Becomes Japan's First Female Captain Of A Commercial Airliner

12 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

42 year old Ari Fuji of Japan becomes the first women ever in the history of Japan to become a captain of a major commercial airliner. "Nobody, including myself, thought I would make it a reality," said Fuji who is currently a pilot with JAL Express a subsidiary of JAL.

U.S. Had Eighth Warmest June On Record With Above Normal Precipitation

12 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) State of the Climate report shows the June 2010 average temperature for the United States was 71.4 degrees F, which is 2.2 degrees F above the long-term average (1901-2000).

Appeals Court Will Not Let Pratt & Whitney Ship Jobs Out Of Country

12 Jul 2010 05:00:01 GMT

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lawsuit brought by IAM District 26 against United Technologies Corporation (UTC), parent company of Pratt & Whitney. The court upheld a U.S. District Court�s injunction that barred aircraft jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney from closing plants in Cheshire and East Hartford, CT.

Colton Harris-Moore Odyssey Has Ended With His Arrest In the Bahamas

11 Jul 2010 18:16:33 GMT

Colton Harris-Moore dubbed the 'Barefoot Bandit' was arrested in the pre dawn hours of Sunday when police picked up his trail on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas after they spotted the 44 foot long power boat in which the bandit had stolen from a marina in Marsh Harbor, Great Abaco Island.

Two F-16 Fighters Intercept Two Aircraft In Air Force One Airspace

11 Jul 2010 14:59:10 GMT

Two F-16 fighters out of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) responded to two single engine aircraft violating a temporary flight restricted area in the vicinity of Las Vegas on Friday.

FAA Requiring Operators Of Boeing Aircraft To Inspect Cockpit Windows

11 Jul 2010 14:58:01 GMT

The FAA is issuing an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that requires operators of Boeing 757, 767, and 777 airplanes to either inspect or replace certain flight deck windows. The AD only affects the forward viewing windows, not the side windows. Operators have two options, begin inspections within 500 flight hours and then continue at intervals that are specific for each of two window designs or install a new, redesigned window. The inspection takes about an hour.

Honeywell Chosen To Provide Braking System For The C919 Airliner

11 Jul 2010 14:56:53 GMT

Honeywell has been selected by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) to provide the wheels and brakes, Brake Control System (BCS), and tires for the new C919 airliner. "Honeywell's integration of the complete pedal-to-ground solution will ensure a smooth entry into service for COMAC's C919 airliner," said Mark Howes, president of Honeywell Aerospace, Asia Pacific.

Colton Harris-Moore Spotted Eleuthera After Crash Landing In The Bahamas

10 Jul 2010 07:53:33 GMT

Bahamian authorities have reported the “Barefoot Burglar� Colton Harris-Moore has been spotted on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas which lays about 50 miles east of Nassau. Over the July 4th weekend Colton Harris-Moore stole a single engine Cessna Corvalis 400, tail number N660BA, from Monroe County Airport (KBMG) Bloomington, Indiana and crash landed in shallow waters off Great Abaco Island.

Boeing Submits Tanker Proposal To US Air Force

10 Jul 2010 05:01:23 GMT

The Boeing Company has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to provide the service with a next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft. Based on Boeing's 767 commercial airplane, the NewGen Tanker would replace 179 of the 400 Eisenhower-era KC-135 aircraft currently in the Air Force fleet.

London Three Men Found Guilty Of Trying To Blow Up Transatlantic Jets

10 Jul 2010 05:00:15 GMT

Three al-Qaida supporters were found guilty in Woolwich Crown Court in London on Thursday of conspiring to blow up seven transatlantic jets bound for the U.S. and other countries in 2006.

FedEx Announces Alliance With Fritz Companies Of Israel

10 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and growing International Ocean and air freight forwarder, announced that it has selected Fritz Companies Israel T. Ltd. (Fritz Companies Israel) as its exclusive Regional Service Provider (RSP) in Israel.

Boeing To Debut 787 Dreamliner Farnborough International Airshow

10 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut this month when the doors open on the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Boeing also will feature an extensive display of new, advanced unmanned systems and technologies.

Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes Off James Island Killing All But One

9 Jul 2010 14:13:37 GMT

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and its crew of four crashed on Wednesday, in the waters near James Island, Washington. One crewmember is at a Seattle hospital being treated for non-life threatening injuries and the remaining three are deceased.

Charges Filed Against Mac Aviation Selling Aircraft Parts To Iran

9 Jul 2010 14:12:27 GMT

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has charged Mac Aviation Group, an Irish trading company, and its officers Thomas and Sean McGuinn of Sligo, Ireland, in a superseding indictment with purchasing F-5 fighter aircraft parts, helicopter engines and other aircraft components from U.S. firms and illegally exporting them to Iran.

World's Largest Solid Rocket Motor Ground Test To Be Held In September

9 Jul 2010 14:10:50 GMT

Engineers and technicians at Alliant Techsystems and NASA have completed installation work on the second Ares I First Stage five-segment Development Motor (DM-2), in preparation for its static-fire, which is currently scheduled for early September.

Colton Harris-Moore Begins Break-in Spree In The Bahamas After His Aircraft Crash Landing

9 Jul 2010 01:15:04 GMT

Colton Harris-Moore dubbed the “Barefoot Burglar,� for the reason that he once kicked off his shoes to flee police chasing him in the woods, has once again stolen an aircraft fleeing to Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas where he has begun his break-in spree.

FAA Clarifies "Minimal Loss of Altitude� Practical Test Standards (PTS)

8 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to clarify the meaning of approaches to stall evaluation criteria as it relates to “minimal loss of altitude� in the Airline Transport Pilot PTS.

Red Bull Air Race World Championship Final Round In Portugal Cancelled

8 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Red Bull Air Race GmbH today announced that the final round of the 2010 World Championship, which was to be held in Portugal on 4th and 5th September, will be cancelled due to the unexpected delays in reaching a revised host city agreement.

FAA Proposes $168,000 Civil Penalty Against D&M Plastics

8 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $168,000 civil penalty against D & M Custom Injection Molding Corp. of Burlington, Ill., doing business as D & M Plastics, for alleged violations of Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

DOT Awards Four Air Carrier Routes At Tokyo�s Haneda Airport

7 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday awarded four routes to Tokyo�s downtown Haneda Airport to American Airlines at New York, Delta Air Lines at Los Angeles and Detroit, and Hawaiian Airlines at Honolulu, with service to begin when the airport�s fourth runway becomes operational later this year. Today�s action makes final the tentative decision of May 7.

Georgia Tech Signs FAA NextGen Research Agreement

7 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA has reached an agreement with Georgia Tech to research how the increased sophistication on the flight deck under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) will affect flight crewmembers and controllers.

�Green� Solution Returns Historic Aircraft To Flight

7 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The High Sierra Squadron, Commemorative Air Force is operating and restoring two historic aircraft. They have partnered with eCycleBEST to promote the recycling of eWaste while at the same time raising necessary cash to support these two examples of aviation history. High Sierra Squadron has two classic and spectacular examples of World War II and Korean era aircraft under maintenance and restoration.

European Pilots And Controllers Welcome European Parliament Vote

7 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Pilots and controllers strongly welcome the European Parliament Transport Committee vote which will provide strict independence of accident safety investigations. This position will allow Europe to strengthen aviation safety through a significantly improved Accident Investigation Regulations.

Barefoot Burglar Colton Harris-Moore Crash Lands Plane In The Bahamas

7 Jul 2010 00:41:34 GMT

Over the July 4th weekend, a single engine Cessna Corvalis 400, tail number N660BA, was stolen from Monroe County Airport (KBMG) Bloomington, Indiana and crash landed off the coast of the Bahamas. U.S. authorities believe the pilot of the aircraft was the infamous Colton Harris-Moore of Camano Island, Washington.

Coast Guard Helicopter Crew Saves Sailors From Overturned Boat

6 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Coast Guard units from Group Humboldt Bay rescued three sailors who were not wearing life vest from an overturned sailboat 20 miles off the coast of Fort Bragg, Calif., Saturday afternoon. The 32-foot catamaran, Cataylist, was transiting from Crescent City, Calif., to Alameda, Calif., when it suddenly capsized in steep waves.

Patient And Wife Among 5 Dead In EMS Plane Crash Midland Texas

5 Jul 2010 18:58:10 GMT

On Sunday about 12:15 AM, an O'Hara Flying Service air ambulance twin engine Cessna 421, N31AS, departed Midland International Airport (KMAF) in Midland, Texas with five onboard crashed just after takeoff killing all onboard. The air ambulance was transporting an elderly man with a broken hip to MCH Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Airline Passenger Arrested For Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine

5 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Paulo Jorge Dias Santos, 41, of Lisbon, Portugal, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) special agents on June 26 for importing and possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute after arriving at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Delta Air Lines To Sell Off Mesaba And Compass Airline Subsidiaries

5 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Delta Air Lines announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell two of its wholly owned regional airline subsidiaries, Mesaba and Compass Airlines. Mesaba has been sold to Memphis, Tenn.-based Pinnacle Airlines for 62.0 million, and Compass has been sold to St. Louis-based Trans States Holdings for $20.5 million. Pinnacle and Trans States are both large and experienced regional airline operators, with Pinnacle currently serving as one of Delta's largest regional carriers.

Frontier Airlines To Replace Older Aircraft

5 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. announced it will be making changes to its fleet that continue its strategy of operating the most cost-effective aircraft. “The six new A320s arriving early next year will provide us with a net capacity increase and a reduction in unit costs, making us more competitive as we embark on the busy spring and summer travel season next year.�

Lockheed Martin Opens Expansion Of Newtown, Pa Facility

5 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Lockheed Martin opened the doors to new facilities at its Space Systems Company operations in Newtown, Pa. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies with community leaders and customers were conducted on Friday for the $24 million expansion project which includes an addition to the facility�s manufacturing capabilities as well as a conference center.

FAA Changes Special Flight Rules Surrounding The Nation's Capitol

4 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The FAA announced a number of changes to the restrictions governing the Special Flight Rules Area surrounding the nation's capitol, effective September 1. The most significant change will affect pilots who lose radio contact with controllers while flying under visual flight rules after departing from an airport located within the Special Flight Rules Area (a circle of airspace extending 30 miles out from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).

First S-70iTM Black Hawk Helicopter Completes Its Debut Flight

4 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The first S-70iTM Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching an international variant and the newest Sikorsky Aircraft product to follow in the legacy of the Black Hawk helicopter. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

Rotax Aircraft Engine And Company Reps Will Be At Airventure 2010

4 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

One of the overwhelming favorite powerplant on Light-Sport Aircraft is the Rotax brand. The company has announced several major new developments in 2010. Presenting at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is Phil Lockwood, one of the most knowledgeable and best known speakers about all things Rotax.

Avidyne Completes First Helicopter Installation Of EX600 MFD

4 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight decks, displays, and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced that Vista Aviation of Pacoima, California, has completed the first helicopter installation of the Avidyne EX600 Multi-Function Display (MFD). The installation was completed in a Eurocopter A-Star 350B and approved under a FAA Form 337.

Radioactive Material Found On Passenger Flight

2 Jul 2010 05:06:15 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties totaling $422,500 against two Indian companies for violation of U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations.

Boeing Calls WTO Ruling A Sweeping Legal Victory

2 Jul 2010 05:05:11 GMT

Boeing praised the World Trade Organization's final ruling that billions of dollars in European launch aid subsidies used by Airbus to develop its commercial airplanes are illegal and must end.

Final Gulfstream G250 Joins Flight Test Program

2 Jul 2010 05:04:14 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today that the third and final Gulfstream G250 test aircraft has joined the flight-test program. Gulfstream, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designed and built the super mid-size business jet in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Delta Airlines Machinists File For Union Elections

2 Jul 2010 05:02:55 GMT

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is filing applications with the National Mediation Board (NMB) for rulings that will lead to union representation elections for more than 30,000 employees at Delta Air Lines.

Aviation Sectors Applaud White House Initiative On Korean Trade Agreement

1 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The aviation community has applauded the White House initiative led by President Obama and announced at this weekend�s G20 Summit in Toronto, to complete a free trade agreement with Korea by November, significantly benefiting the U.S. economy and building on recent efforts to open travel from Korea to the United States.

FAA Fines $2.5 Million Against Trans States And GoJet Airlines

1 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing $2,476,075 in civil penalties against Trans States Airlines and GoJet Airlines of Bridgeton, Mo., for violation of various maintenance procedures and operating nine jets on 320 revenue passenger flights when the aircraft were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

FAA Awards Final Set Of Major NextGen Engineering Contracts

1 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Metron Aviation, Inc., of Dulles, Va., and Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of McLean, Va., received contracts as the final part of a set of landmark awards to perform engineering work that will help transform and modernize the nation�s airspace into the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

UPS Provides Suitcase Shipping Alternatives For Air Passengers

1 Jul 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The UPS Store can ease air travelers' burdens this summer with three luggage shipping alternatives, including a new luggage box that takes the place of a suitcase, to help reduce hassles of long lines, security searches and increasing baggage fees.

US Court Rejected Air Transport Ass Appeal On Union Elections

30 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Friday the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, rejected the Air Transport Association's (ATA) attempt to overturn new National Mediation Board (NMB) rules governing union elections.

FAA Proposes Major Changes To Aircraft Icing Certification Rules

30 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a significant expansion of its icing certification standards, including a new requirement that manufacturers show airplanes can operate safely in freezing drizzle or freezing rain, conditions that constitute an icing environment known as “supercooled large drops� (SLDs).

China�s Governmental Agencies And Airlines Riddled With Corruption

30 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The director for the central and southern regions for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Liu Yajun committed suicide after authorities investigates organized corruption within this highly regulated industry.

Contract Talks Stall Between American Airlines And Its Fleet Workers

30 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), has asked the federal National Mediation Board (NMB) to release the union and its 11,000 fleet and ground service workers from further mediation with American Airlines. TWU says American Airlines Fleet Tentative Contract Agreement is no longer valid.

Colleges Select CSC To Provide ATC Simulation Training Systems

29 Jun 2010 05:15:56 GMT

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) announced that four additional colleges have selected its NexSim Radar and Tower air traffic control simulation training systems to support the initial training and development of next generation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers. CSC is proud to continue its support of the next generation of FAA air traffic controllers.�

Air Transport Association Applause Tough Wall Street Reforms

29 Jun 2010 05:15:12 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines is pleased with the consensuses between both houses of congress on comprehensive financial reform legislation that would rein in excessive fuel speculation by Wall Street.

FAA Fines Executive Airlines For Failing To Perform Maintenance Checks

29 Jun 2010 05:14:30 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $700,000 against Executive Airlines, Inc., The San Juan, Puerto Rico airline, which does business as American Eagle Airlines, allegedly operated eight of its ATR-42 twin-turboprop airliners when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Midway Airport Customs Supervisor Indicted On Bribery Charges

29 Jun 2010 05:13:44 GMT

A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor, William Mann at Midway International Airport will be arraigned this week on federal charges alleging that he received $52,000 in bribes to allow foreign restaurant workers and their spouses to remain in the United States.

British Airways Presents Cabin Crew With New Contract Offer

29 Jun 2010 05:12:58 GMT

British Airways makes a new offer to its cabin crew in a fresh attempt to end the current labor dispute and prevent another strike. The offer includes two changes that are intended to address cabin crew concerns about their future earnings.

FAA Proposes $450,000 Civil Penalty Against Dassault Falcon

29 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $450,000 civil penalty against Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. and its completion center in Little Rock, Ark., for improperly plating certain parts and installing them on airplanes. Installation of improperly plated parts made the aircraft not compliant with Federal Aviation Regulations.

Department Of Justice Investigating AeroVironment Billing Practices

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Department of Justice is conducting a civil investigation on AeroVironment, Inc., a manufacturer of unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for its billing practices. The investigation will focus on the appropriateness of certain expenses included in AV�s fiscal year 2006 Incurred Indirect Cost Claim (reconciliation of projected rates to actual rates), billing labor rates associated with time and materials government contracts and billing rates for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems maintenance and repair contracts.

Tune In Radio Show "Aviation Scholarships Not Just For Kids"

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Adding to the activities scheduled for this year's WomenVenture at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 are a daily radio program and an all-new forum. The forum, scheduled for Thursday, July 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is called, "Aviation Scholarships: Not Just for Kids."

Budgetary Concerns North Carolina May Sell Off Its Aircraft

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The North Carolina General Assembly is considering the sale of sate helicopters and aircraft in an effort to reduce the states operating costs. North Carolina Forest Service will be mostly affected and may loose a number of its aircraft. A follow up report analysis of 25 underutilized state aircraft confirmed inefficiency and potential cost savings.

Jazz Pilots Reach A Deal With Management

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association Int�l (ALPA), representing more than 1,500 pilots employed by Jazz Air (formerly Air Canada Jazz), confirmed that they have signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) for a tentative agreement with Jazz Air management representatives after 13 months of intense negotiations. The pilots� collective agreement expired June 30, 2009.

IATA No Progress On Key Issues At EU Transport Ministers Meeting

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed frustration by the lack of progress on key aviation issues during Thursday�s meeting of EU Transport Ministers in Geneva. “In April, Europe�s over-reaction to the Icelandic volcano cost the European economy EUR 5 billion. This embarrassment of global proportions was a wake-up call for two key areas. Europe needs to develop a system in line with international practices on dealing with volcanic ash,� said Giovanni Bisignani, CEO of IATA.

General Aviation To Benefit From Accelerated Depreciation Proposal

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) praised Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) for introducing a proposal to extend accelerated, or “bonus� depreciation for equipment purchases in 2010 including general aviation (GA) aircraft.

ARSA To Offer Liability Insurance To Aircraft Repair Station

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) and Polaris Enterprise Group unveiled an important new insurance option for the aviation maintenance industry. Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group (AAIRRG) which ARSA and Polaris have been working jointly to establish and has received its insurance license, known as a certificate of authority from the State of Montana. AAIRRG will provide products liability insurance exclusively to repair stations which are ARSA members.

Nextant Aerospace Progresses With Engine Certification

28 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Nextant Aerospace announced the completion of the first mating of a Williams International FJ44-3AP engine to a Beechjet 400A aircraft. The aircraft, serial number RK-108, is the first of two aircraft that will be used in the upcoming flight test program which will result in FAA certification of the engine upgrade under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

Alaska FAA Controllers Use NextGen Technology To Improve Safety

27 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Air traffic controllers in the Alaska region are now officially using Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska�s rugged terrain. The system Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) � is a core technology under NextGen.

Boeing Identifies Issue With The 787�s Horizontal Stabilizers

27 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing has recently identified a workmanship issue with the 787�s horizontal stabilizers. Some airplanes have issues with improperly installed shims and the torque of associated fasteners. This finding requires inspection of all airplanes and rework if discrepancies are found.

AirTran Airways Introduces Milwaukee Kids To Careers In Aviation

27 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

AirTran Airways wrapped the inaugural Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy in Milwaukee on Friday with a commencement at Discovery World Museum. More than a dozen students from the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Young Leaders Academy graduated from the week-long program designed to introduce careers in aviation to promising students who might not otherwise know these jobs exist.

FAA Revoked Pilots License For Buzzing Crowed Beach

25 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revoked Joseph Bryan Kirbow of Beaumont, Texas of his pilots license for buzzing a crowed Galveston County beach in a single engine Diamond Aircraft DA-40 with an aircraft tail number N134PS

Virgin Atlantic Passengers Sit On Tarmac 4 Hours In 100 Degrees

25 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Virgin Atlantic A340-600 Flight VS001 departed London�s Heathrow Airport with 300 passengers and 14 crew members on Tuesday. The flight was to land at Newark International Airport, New Jersey, but due to poor weather conditions the flight was diverted to Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

To Implement Or Not Pilot Fatigue Rules In Europe

25 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

When Europe started to apply, for the first time in history, a uniform set of pilot fatigue rules for all commercial air operations In July 2008, the so-called “Subpart Q�, it was obvious that proper implementation and oversight would be a challenge.

Gulfstream Receives FAA Certification To Install WAAS On G150 Aircraft

25 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) functionality on Gulfstream G150 aircraft. The optional WAAS-capable receiver can be installed on new G150s during final-phase manufacturing or as a retrofit on all in-service G150 aircraft.

FAA Awards Contracts To Accelerate Environmentally Friendly Technology

25 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $125 million in contracts to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. The contracts are part of the FAA�s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program � to speed the introduction of “green� technology into aviation.

Report Addresses FAA Airmen Medical Information Vulnerabilities

24 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

An audit was conducted on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the Department of Transportation (DOT) at the request of the Chairmen of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and its Subcommittee on Aviation.

Aircraft Operating An ELT On 121.5 MHz Will Soon Be Prohibited

24 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats, aircraft, and people in distress.

Airline CEO�s And Union Leaders Sign Historic Joint Venture Protocol

24 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The chief executive officers of Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM met with pilot union leaders from their respective airlines to sign a six-way Joint Venture (JV) Protocol which recognizes that a cooperative and productive relationship is essential to the success of the corporations� Joint Venture Agreement, which was established in May 2009.

US Air Force KC-10 Cockpits To Be Upgrade By Boeing

24 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing announced that it has received a $216 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service's 59-jet KC-10 tanker fleet with a new communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) system. The KC-10 upgrade will enable the fleet to comply with the forecasted 2015 CNS/ATM Federal Aviation Administration International Civil Aviation Organization standards, which allow shared access within both civil and military airspace, enabling tanker refueling operations worldwide.

Missing Aircraft With Mining Executive Ken Talbot Located

23 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Rescuers have located the wreckage of a crashed plane that took off from Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon carrying an Australian billionaire mining tycoon, Ken Talbot and five other board members of Sundance Resources. On Saturday the twin turboprop Casa C212 airplane crashed into think jungle in Dima about 20 miles from Yangadou in Congo-Brazzaville which boarders with Cameroon in West Africa, all 11 passengers were killed.

DOT Inspector General Sites Causes For FAA Outage In 2009

23 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Department of Transportation (DOT) issued their review of an FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) outage that occurred on November 19, 2009, delaying thousands of travelers and grounding hundreds of flights nationwide. The review was requested by the Chairmen of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Subcommittee on Aviation.

Swiss Aviators Returned Home After Circling The Globe

23 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Two pilots of Twin Flight Design CTs are back home in Sion Switzerland after completing around-the-world flight. A pair of Light-Sport Aircraft doing the feat is even more impressive. Their several goals were to celebrate 100 years of aviation in the European country known for its natural beauty.

Russian Helicopters AgustaWestland To Build Joint Assembly Plant

23 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Russian Helicopters a subsidiary of JSC UIC Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation and AgustaWestland a Finmeccanica company have announced that the set up of a joint civil AW139 medium twin helicopter final assembly plant started with a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday.

USDA Chartered Aircraft Crashes Colorado Killing Three

22 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Monday a Cessna T210L, N30286 chartered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture crashed on approach to Lock Haven's William T. Piper Memorial Airport killing all onboard. At about 1 PM, the chartered Cessna aircraft crashed into a utility pole, a house and two cars west of the runway on its final approach. The chartered aircraft was owned and registered by Wings and Wheels 2LLC of Aurora, Colorado.

Contract Negotiations Stall For Air Transat Pilots

22 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), representing pilots of Air Transat, announced plans to file for conciliation with Canada�s Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) as efforts to negotiate a fair collective agreement with their employer, Air Transat, a division of the parent company, Transat AT, have stalled.

National Association Of Flight Instructors To Break Off From EAA

21 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

After an extended period of discussions, EAA and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) board of directors have agreed that NAFI will become a fully independent organization no later than March 1, 2011. The National Association of Flight Instructors is the United States professional organization for flight instructors. Founded in 1967, NAFI is dedicated exclusively to "raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community".

All Airline Passengers Are Now Being Checked Against Terrorist Watchlists

21 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers traveling within the United States and its territories are now being checked against terrorist watchlists through the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program�a major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation. Before Secure Flight, airlines conducted passenger watchlist checking.

Machinists Call For Airline Re-Regulation

21 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

After two days of Congressional hearings into the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, many in Congress are questioning whether further airline consolidation is in the best interest of employees, passengers and taxpayers.

Bonhomme Wins First Ever Red Bull Air Race In New York

21 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Paul Bonhomme of Britain won the first-ever Red Bull Air Race in New York on Sunday with a scintillating performance under pressure in front of the most spectacular setting in the eight-year history of the sport. Nigel Lamb took second place in a thrilling four-way battle between the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan while American Kirby Chambliss got his second straight podium with third place.

Spirit Airlines Uses News Media To Misrepresent Pilot Contract Proposal

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Spirit Airlines pilots are now into their fifth day of off the job strike which has forced the company to cancel its flights, now comes Spirit Airlines management seriously misrepresent its latest pilot contract proposal, which would force pilots to work more hours and pay more to provide health care for their families, while company profits continue to soar and Spirit was ranked as the most profitable U.S. airline by pre-tax profit margin last year.

Rare Pioneering Aircraft Highlighted At EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2010

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Rare vintage aircraft will be on hand to showcase the early years of flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 on July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional Airport as part of “The World�s Greatest Aviation Celebration.�

Lockheed Martin F-35 STOVL Variant Flies Supersonic Speeds

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time June 10, achieving a significant milestone. The aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.07 (727 miles per hour) on the first in a long series of planned supersonic flights.

Boeing To Eliminate Pension Plan For New Employees

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In a move that deserves applause from union members everywhere, the members of District 837 in St. Louis, MO, voted overwhelmingly to reject a contract offer from The Boeing Company that would compensate current employees in exchange for eliminating the defined benefit pension plan for new employees.

Delta Airlines Mechanic Found Dead Minneapolis St Paul Airport

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

At 5:30 AM on Tuesday, Minneapolis Saint Paul airport police received a phone call indicating that a mechanic for Delta Airlines was injured and required medical assistance at Gate G14. When emergency medical responders arrived, the Delta mechanic, 47 year old Jesse Paul Stygar of Rosemount was inside of one of the landing gear doors and had no pulse.

US And EU Aviation Leaders To Discuss Key Issues At Brussels Conference

16 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The United States and Europe face unprecedented aviation challenges. Senior industry leaders and aviation safety regulators from the U.S. and Europe will explore the full scope of aviation relations across the Atlantic at the Second Transatlantic Aviation Issues Conference, “US-EU Cooperation at a Crossroads,� in Brussels, Belgium between June 29 through July 1.

Seventy Two Hours Into Their Strike Spirit Pilots Aren�t Flinching

15 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Spirit Airlines pilots went on strike 5:01 AM on Saturday morning as a result of contract breakdowns, Spirit pilots want a fair and equitable contract. The pilots are seventy-two hours into their strike, Spirit pilots aren�t flinching with high turnouts of picketers in Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlantic City compelled to walk the line. Flights have so far been cancelled through Wednesday. Talks are set to resume today, at the request of the National Mediation Board.

Comair And Its Pilots To Begin Using Flight Operation Quality Assurance

15 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Comair and the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) have signed a letter of agreement to begin a Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA) program to further improve the suite of safety-related programs at Comair. Flight operational quality assurance (FOQA, pronounced PHO-kua), also known as flight data monitoring (FDM) or flight data analysis, is a method of capturing and analyzing the data generated by an aircraft moving through the air from one point to another.

Fuselage Assembly Begins On Boeing�s First 747-8 Intercontinental

15 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing began fuselage assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental at the factory in Everett, Wash. Mechanics loaded panels for the 31-foot, 8-inch (9.6 m) long front section of the new airplane into the assembly tool. The panels are part of section 41, the area of the fuselage that houses the flight deck on the upper deck and the forward passenger cabin on the main deck, an area that most airlines typically configure with first class seating.

Avidyne Provides New Software Update For The Entegra Flight Deck

15 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Avidyne Corporation, a leading provider of integrated flight deck and safety systems for general aviation aircraft, announced that they have received FAA approval for the Release 9.1 software upgrade to the Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (R9) avionics system.

Boeing Strike Ends At Long Beach Though St Louis Maybe Next

14 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Employees at the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft production plant in Long Beach, California have ended a walkout that began May 11th. The union, local UAW 148 approved a 58 month contract in a vote 822 yes to 544 no. Workers will return to work by Monday June 14th. Assembly plant workers walked off their jobs on May 11 after labor talks stalled over medical and pension benefits. A National Mediation Board mediator last week called both sides back to the negotiating table, citing the potential harm the strike could inflict on the company.

NTSB Urge Air Care Alliance Take Action On Safety Recommendations

14 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urges the Air Care Alliance (ACA) to take action on the safety recommendations. The NTSB is vitally interested in these recommendations because they are designed to prevent accidents and save lives. These recommendations address verification of pilot currency; passenger awareness of operating standards; and the need for dissemination of safety guidance, information about best practices, and training material for pilots and organizations providing charitable medical transport flights.

Aircraft Slams Into Arizona High School Killing All Onboard

14 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Friday a Piper PA 32R 300 departed Springerville Airport Airport, about 2 PM, 2 miles east of the airport, witnesses reported the aircraft began having engine problems. The aircraft circled the area two or three times before it suddenly crashed into Round Valley High School, Eagar Arizona. At the time of the incident no one was in the building and the 500 students were out on summer break.

Extra 500 Spirit Turbo Prop Aircraft Coming To The U.S.

14 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ken Keith, owner and CEO of Extra Aircraft and Walter Extra, company founder announced the availability of Extra�s new Rolls Royce powered, six seat pressurized 500 Spirit turbo prop in North America. The product of nearly thirty years of building and certifying world champion aerobatic aircraft, the Extra 500 Spirit benefits from aerodynamic shapes only achievable with carbon fiber composite construction.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Walk Off The Job To Demand Fair Contract

13 Jun 2010 05:18:08 GMT

Spirit Airlines and the pilots union with the help of the National Mediation Board worked tirelessly through the night until 5:00 AM to reach a fair and equitable agreement. At 5:01 AM Saturday, Spirit pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), went on strike against their company�and will not return to the cockpit until a fair and equitable contract is negotiated.

Boeing Converted Freighter Joins Cargoitalia's MD-11 Fleet

13 Jun 2010 05:17:04 GMT

The Boeing Company is supporting the expansion plans of Cargoitalia S.p.A. by providing the Italy-based, all-cargo operator with its third MD-11 freighter under a long-term lease. Boeing Capital Corporation, the company�s aircraft financing arm, structured the deal for the newly completed MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with Boeing conducting the modification work at its subcontractor facility in Singapore.

Airlines Unwilling To Fly Stranded Passenger To Miami

13 Jun 2010 05:15:55 GMT

Dominique Lanoise, age 40, of U.S. citizenship weighs almost 485 pounds traveled from Miami to Port-au-Prince Haiti on a private plane in November to be with her ailing mother. Then the earthquake hit on January 12th killing many of her family members, Dominique survived the quake however, her leg was badly injured, she was loaded onto a truck and taken to Dominica Republic for medical care.

Insitu Signs Groundbreaking Agreement With The FAA

13 Jun 2010 05:14:41 GMT

Insitu Inc. signed a cooperative research development agreement (CRDA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), whereby Insitu will provide a ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and related support hardware and data. The FAA will conduct research needed to guide the development of recommendations for integrating unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace.

Gulfstream Installs Infrared Vision System On Gulfstream GIV

12 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has successfully installed the Kollsman General Aviation Vision System (GAViS) on a Gulfstream GIV aircraft. The device is now available for GV, GIV and GIII aircraft. The infrared camera system provides pilots with improved situational awareness at night and in low-visibility conditions. Mounted within the upper nose radome, it supplies enhanced imagery of airports, air traffic, terrain, taxiways, wildlife and runway conditions.

NASA's Unmanned Global Hawk Aircraft Conducts Ground Breaking Science

12 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

NASA's unmanned Global Hawk aircraft, developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation, completed four science flights over the Pacific Ocean during the month of April. The flights were part of the Global Hawk Pacific (GloPac) mission, a joint project between NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with Northrop Grumman support.

FAA Approves Precision Approaches To 0.1 Miles On Gulfstream Jets

11 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operational capability approval for its large-cabin business jets to fly Required Navigational Performance-Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required (RNP-SAAAR) approaches to a minimum RNP value of 0.1 nautical miles.

Terminated Virgin Blue Employees Claimed Airline Condoned Porn

11 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Sharing pornography has been commonplace in the offices and staff rooms of Virgin Blue Airlines for years, a group of workers sacked by the airline claimed. And they say that, far from objecting to the practice, airline management openly condoned it.

Pilots And Air Traffic Controllers Get Ready For ADS-B

10 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Greater efficiency and improved situational awareness, that's what Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) promises to provide for aircraft operating in the national airspace system (NAS). With several airport areas already operating with ADS-B capability, as well as a recently published rule on performance requirements, those objectives are becoming a reality. What do these changes mean to general aviation, a segment of the aviation community that accounts for a hefty majority of flights in the U.S.?

FAA To Change Age Retirement Rules For Air Traffic Controllers

10 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend its regulations that would require an air traffic controller to retire at age 56. Under the current policy an air traffic controller must be 18 years of age, the maximum age one can start training is aged 30 and they must retire at 56 years old. However, if someone had previously held an air traffic controller position such as in the military, they may join up to 31 years of age.

OIG To Audit The FAA To Determine If The Agency Is In Step With NextGen

10 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Office of Inspector General plans to review the Federal Aviation Administration�s (FAA's) actions to address the recommendations of a joint Government/industry task force, known as “RTCA Task Force 5.� The task force was convened to report on steps that FAA and industry should take over the next three to five years to begin efficiently transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

ARSA Cautions Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton On Aviation Exports

10 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has told the Obama administration that legislation pending on Capitol Hill threatens to undermine the global competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace industry. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ARSA Executive Vice President Christian A. Klein warned that proposed language in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill will obstruct aviation maintenance exports and hinder the ability of U.S. companies to compete internationally.

Vintage War Plane Flips On Landing At Reagan National Airport

9 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday dispatched a team to investigate why a Boeing Stearman ST75 (N27WE) ground looped and then flipped on landing on the main runway, 1 at Reagan National Airport at 10:05 AM. The runway was closed for a little more than an hour to allow a crane to come in and turn the aircraft upright onto its landing gear and bought to a hanger.

FedEx Drivers Aren't Pilots Campaign Urges A End To FedEx Loophole

9 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

FedEx Express claims it is an airline. So why aren't flight attendants on the delivery trucks? Because FedEx's claim is ludicrous, truck drivers aren't pilots. The Teamsters unveiled a new video as part of the campaign, FedEx Drivers Aren't Pilots, to draw attention to the company's absurd declaration. The video is highlighted in new ads and on the website, FedExDriversArentPilots.com.

IATA Disapproves German Aviation 1 Billion Tax Plan

9 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted sharply to the announcement made by the German government of a EUR 1 billion annual burden on aviation with a new departure tax in Germany. The tax is branded as an environmental initiative.

Airline Consumer Satisfaction Improves Despite Added Fees

9 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Reversing three consecutive years of declines, overall customer satisfaction with airlines in North America has increased notably, with 10 of 12 airlines improving from 2009, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM released on Tuesday.

Al Shabaab Sympathizers Picked Up At JFK International Airport

8 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Two New Jersey men have been arrested and charged in a federal Criminal Complaint with conspiring to kill, maim, and kidnap persons outside the United States. The defendants, United States citizens Mohamed Mahmood Alessa, 20, of North Bergen, New Jersey, and Carlos Eduardo Almonte, 24, of Elmwood Park, New Jersey�were taken into custody at JFK International Airport in New York on Saturday.

Boeing Hopes To Be A Player In Presidential Helicopter Program

8 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has announced that it will secure a license from AgustaWestland for U.S. production of the AW101 medium-lift helicopter as an entry into the U.S. Navy VXX Presidential Helicopter Program. This license will give Boeing full intellectual property, data and production rights for the aircraft in support of the VXX program.

U.S. Navy Version Of Lockheed Martin F-35 Makes First Flight

8 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The most advanced aircraft in the history of the United States Navy made its inaugural flight on Sunday, assuring a future of long-range, first-day-of-the-war stealth striking capability from the Navy's big-deck carriers.

GE And Middle River Aircraft Will Expand Hiring For Maryland

8 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Middle River Aircraft Systems, a part of GE Aviation, announced that it is expanding its employment by 200 new jobs in the state of Maryland by bringing the Company�s employment at its Middle River facility to more than 1,000 over the next year.

FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Against Airlines And Shippers

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess civil penalties ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 against two airlines and three shippers for alleged violations of Federal Aviation Regulations or U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. The proposed penalties include:

U.S. Court Of Appeals Rules In Favor Of US Airways Pilots

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the decision of a lower federal court that had found the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) liable in a Duty of Fair Representation lawsuit. This decision allows USAPA, which represents all US Airways pilots, to freely bargain for the terms of its seniority integration.

TSA Is Missing The SPOT With Behavior Detection

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 pilots stated that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has mass deployed its behavior detection program called SPOT (screening of passengers by observation techniques), but once again has failed to equip the people who need it most.

Embry Riddle Creates Bird Strike Information Center To Improve Air Safety

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a leader in aviation education and safety, is launching the International Center for Aviation and Wildlife Risk Mitigation to help manage this growing hazard.

Plane Jane, Pilot Makes It To Saudi Arabia To Repossess A 747

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Plane Jane, released last week from Martin Pearl Publishing through Barnes & Noble, Amazon and others, are being sent to Saudi Arabia and some government agencies. A Canadian film producer has also shown interest. For those who missed the gist of the story, here is an excerpt.

Windsor, Red Bull Air Race Pilot Arch Has Three Wins

7 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Austria's Hannes Arch won his third straight race in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship with a stirring performance in Windsor on Sunday, bouncing back with an emphatic victory in Canada just two days after suffering one of the worst pylon hits of his career.

Aviation Bird Strike Prevention Experts Set To Gather In Salt Lake City

6 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Alexandria, VA -- Leading international wildlife experts, airport operations professionals, regulators, and other aviation industry representatives will gather June 21-24 in Salt Lake City at the 12th Annual Joint Meeting of the Bird Strike Committee USA/Canada to discuss the latest advances in keeping birds away from aircraft.

Aviation Leaders To Gather In Berlin

6 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Berlin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Berlin will be world�s aviation capital as the city prepares to host 600 industry leaders for the 66th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from 6-8 June 2010. The official program starts at 0900 CET on 7 June with the State of the Industry address by Giovanni Bisignani, IATA�s Director General and CEO.

Emirates Airlines Recruits Pilots At Full Throttle

5 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months to support new routes, new aircraft and increased frequencies. The airline's recruitment team will be seeking First Officers in Madrid, one of six new destinations to be announced by the airline this year.

Parachute System Saves Passengers In Aircraft Emergency

5 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ballistic Recovery Systems of South St. Paul, Minnesota, USA (BRSI.PK) announced its 250th documented save when four people in a Cirrus SR20 SRV G3 single-engine aircraft were uninjured after deploying their BRS ballistic emergency parachute over unlandable rocky terrain in southern Norway on May 28th during an in-flight/enroute emergency. The pilot apparently lost control of the aircraft due to disorientation upon entering instrument (IMC) conditions and/or severe icing and elected to deploy his parachute.

Scotts Warbirds Alley To Honor Veterans Opening Day At Eaa Airventure

5 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Veterans and the legendary aircraft they served in will be honored at the dedication ceremony for the new Scotts Warbird Alley, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 26 � opening day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Wittman Regional Airport. This year�s fly-in runs through Sunday, August 1.

Trinidad GT Aircraft Is Introduced At The Eur-Avia Cannes Air Show

5 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

At southern Europe's the 2010 Eur-Avia Cannes International General Aviation Exhibition Cannes, France is the venue for DAHER-SOCATA's debut of its TB20 Trinidad GT single-engine general aviation aircraft retrofitted with a Garmin G500 avionics suite. The retrofit received its European Supplemental Type Certification (STC) in April, providing a modern "glass cockpit" configuration for this category of aircraft.

OIG Investigating Venice Municipal Airport For Possible Misappropriation Of Federal Dollars

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to review use of airport revenue at the Venice, Florida, Municipal Airport to ensure compliance with Airport Improvement Program grant assurances. OIG is conducting this review after a September 2009 assessment at this airport, requested by Senator George Lemieux, who had identified issues warranting review.

United Airlines Employee Pleads Guilty Stealing 500 Airline Tickets

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The president of the Cincinnati Roller Girls, Mercedes B. Stafford, who skates under the name “Sadistic Sadie,� pleaded guilty in United States District Court in Covington, Kentucky on Thursday to one count of wire fraud, admitting that she illegally obtained more than 500 airline tickets between while employed at United Airlines at the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.

In Light Of Pilot Layoffs Anchorage Residents Rate UPS A Bad Corporate Citizen

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A survey of 360 Anchorage residents conducted this week reveals hard feelings towards UPS following the start of its pilot furlough. A full 36% of Anchorage residents surveyed rated UPS a bad (24%), or very bad (12%), corporate citizen in Alaska and neighbor in Anchorage.

Red Bull Air Race Paul Bonhomme Tops Time Sheets In Windsor

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Paul Bonhomme topped the time sheets in the first training session on Thursday ahead of the weekend�s Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Windsor with Hannes Arch of Austria and Australia�s Matt Hall close behind on the challenging track set up on the Detroit River. Canada�s Pete McLeod used his time in the track to experiment in search of the best racing lines.

Night Vision Goggles Helped Locate Fallen Airman To Safety

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Airman Jake Rodenhaber and his friend Airman Michael Hejmanowski were hiking near Bruneau Canyon, Boise, Idaho when Rodenhaber fell and plunged into the Canyon. Hejmanowski ran 10 miles to seek help and by nightfall ground rescue squads were unable to find him.

Volcanic Ash Creates Opportunity For ATC Growth In Asia

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in recent weeks global aviation has had a tough time adapting to Mother Nature�s rage. With volcanic ash causing delays for airlines entering Europe, the Asian aviation industry has stepped up to refocus on enhancing airspace control.

USS Ronald Reagan Begins Flight Deck Certification

4 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 Sailors departed Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in San Diego June 2 to get underway to conduct carrier flight deck certification. The first CVW 14 aircraft to land on Ronald Reagan's flight deck were the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4.

CareFlite Helicopter Crashes During Maintenance Check Kills Two

3 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A CareFlite Bell 222 medical helicopter departed from Grand Prairie Municipal Airport, Grand Prairie, Texas on Wednesday about 2:15 PM with its pilot and a mechanic for a post maintenance flight test when the Bell helicopter main rotor separated from the helicopter before the crash.

FAA To Provide All Employees With Identity Theft Protection

3 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Identity Force, a leader in identity theft prevention services has been awarded a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration to provide all employees with identity theft protection services. The contract is part of the agency�s continued response to a breach in February 2009 that exposed the personal information of more than 45,000 employees and retirees.

Women In Aviation International Receives Gift From Aviation Pioneer

3 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Women in Aviation, International (WAI) announced on Wednesday that the organization has received a bequest of approximately $203,000 from the estate of Arlene Elliott who passed away in January 2010. This is the single, largest bequest ever received by WAI. Along with her husband Herb, Arlene Elliott founded Elliott Aviation in 1936 which today has more than 250 employees in seven states.

DOT Proposes Additional Consumer Protections For Air Travelers

3 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed new consumer protections for air travelers, building on the Department of Transportation�s recent rule banning carriers from subjecting passengers to long tarmac delays and other deceptive practices.

Airman Indicted On Child Pornography Charges

3 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A staff sergeant at Kirtland Air Force Base, indicted on child pornography charges, appeared in federal court on Wednesday after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents arrested him on base. Henry Jager, 34, a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., was arraigned by Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Richard L. Puglisi on a federal indictment charging him with possessing child pornography. His detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday in federal court.

FAA Awards General Dynamics Contract Worth $1.2 Billion

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has been selected as one of three large-business contractors for the Federal Aviation Administration�s (FAA) System Engineering 2020 Research and Development/Mission Analysis Support program. The ten-year contract awarded to General Dynamics has a maximum potential value of $1.2 billion if all options are exercised. Funding will be awarded through individual task orders.

Napolitano Travels To UAE To Speak On Aviation Security

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates�Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday visited Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the invitation of UAE Minister of the Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, to meet with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.

Ryanair Believes Irish Government Caused Collapse Of Tourism

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ireland�s airline carrier, Ryanair reported they have irrefutable evidence that the Irish government is responsible for the collapse in Irish tourism as new (independent) statistics show traffic growth has returned to those EU countries that do not impose tourist taxes.

NMB Denies UPS Airline Mechanics Release From Negotiations

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), Airline Division lasts week sent a request to the National Mediation Board that it release the aircraft mechanics of United Parcel Service from contract negotiations after more than four years of bargaining without reaching an agreement. The National Mediation Board (NBB) has denied that request and sent a notice to UPS and the union on Tuesday.

Gulfstream Signs Product Support Agreement With Deer Jet

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently signed an agreement with Beijing-based Deer Jet Co. LTD to support the company�s growing fleet of Gulfstream aircraft. China�s largest business-jet charter operator, Deer Jet owns three Gulfstream G550s, two Gulfstream GVs, four Gulfstream GIVs and four Gulfstream G200s.

UK-Ireland FAB Leads The Way In Implementing Single European Sky

2 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ireland and the UK are leading the way in implementing the Single European Sky initiative, with the completion of the second year of the UK-Ireland functional airspace block (FAB) between the two countries. The IAA and NATS have today jointly published the 2010-13 FAB Plan, which outlines an ambitious and visionary project to integrate North Atlantic, Domestic (Irish/UK) and European traffic flows, establishing even more operational synergy across the airspace of the two countries.

FAA Administrator To Present NBAA With �Spirit of Flight� Award

1 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Administrator J. Randolph “Randy� Babbitt, who heads the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will present the Association with the National Aviation Hall of Fame�s (NAHF�s) 2010 Milton Caniff “Spirit of Flight� Award.

CAPA Urges Implementation Of New Pilot Flight And Duty Limits

1 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) which represents over 28,000 commercial passenger and cargo pilots is urging policymakers to not allow special interests to derail long-awaited reforms to regulations governing flight and duty time for commercial pilots. “Current rules governing flight and duty time for professional pilots date back to the propeller age, well before the advent of high-speed, long-range jet travel across many time zones,� said CAPA President Captain Paul Onorato.

CANSO Addresses EU And Latin America Civil Aviation Summit

1 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Speaking at the first EU and Latin America Civil Aviation Summit in Rio de Janeiro on May 25- 26th the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Director General, Graham Lake joined a high level panel of Air Traffic Management (ATM) leaders to address the importance in collaboration, challenges, safety and the impact aviation has on the environment.

Allied Pilots Association Voices Support For Spirit Airlines� Pilots

1 Jun 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines, expressed support for the pilots of Spirit Airlines following the recent declaration of an impasse in contract negotiations with that carrier�s management. “We are well acquainted with the challenge our Spirit Airlines colleagues face�

British Airways Cabin Crew Strike Causing Numerous Flight Cancelations

31 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

British Airways continues to operate at a significantly reduced schedule. Day 12th of the strike, of the 333 flights British Airways had scheduled to operate by 9 AM 121 were cancelled, 20 of these were long haul which included flights to major and lucrative destinations including New York, Newark, Boston, Tel Aviv and Johannesburg and 101 Eurofleet flights were cancelled.

Valair Aviation Awarded $12.7M MC-12 Aircraft Training Program

31 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Valair Aviation, an AGC Aerospace & Defense company, was awarded the MC-12 Sensor Operator Initial Qualification Training Program by the Langley AFB Contracting Office. The MC-12 aircraft, fielded as part of Project Liberty, is the Air Force's newest manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform.

UPS Aircraft Mechanics Request Release From NMB Mediation

31 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division this week sent a request to the National Mediation Board that it release the aircraft mechanics of United Parcel Service from contract negotiations after more than four years of bargaining without reaching an agreement. "UPS' aircraft mechanics simply want a fair agreement that recognizes we have been without a new contract since 2006," said Robert Combine, UPS aircraft mechanic and President of Teamsters Local 2727 in Louisville, KY.

Department Of Labor Orders UPS To Compensate Terminated Driver

31 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered United Parcel Service to pay an Earth City, Mo., truck driver $111,008 in back wages, benefits, compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorney's fees.

Maintenance Worker At TIMCO Aviation Services Falls To His Death

30 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

TIMCO Aviation Services has lost a long time and valued employee, Preston Strickland in a tragic accident at its Greensboro, North Carolina facility on Friday. Guilford County Sheriff Department reported that Preston Strickland, age 41 while working on a plane at TIMCO Aviation Services fell at a height of about two stories and was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff�s department would not say whether Strickland was wearing safety equipment.

Florida Man Arrested At Detroit Metro Airport On Child Porn Charges

30 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that on Monday a Florida man was had been arrested for traveling with a laptop containing at several hours of child pornography videos.

Army Space Defense Engineer Charged With Accepting Bribes

30 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Steven Earl Bryant, 39, was charged in a two-count information filed in U.S. District Court with being a public official who accepted bribes in relation to Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) contracts with private companies who were supposed to provide material for missile defense research. The information also charges Bryant with evading taxes of $33,370 on $110,694 of unreported income for the 2006 calendar year.

Pillars Of Aviation Summit To Identify Strategies To Improve Industry In Asia Pacific

30 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In the wake of the global aviation disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud hovering over Europe, business information group naseba will host the Pillars of Aviation (POA) Summit in Malaysia next month. This exclusive summit will be held in the Palace of the Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur, from June 28th � 29th 2010 to tackle topical challenges and produce strategies for the future success of the industry in Asia Pacific.

Jazz Pilots Overwhelmingly Authorize Union To Call Strike

30 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA) released the results of the strike ballot conducted by the pilots of Jazz Air LP. An overwhelming 99 percent of pilots voted in favour of a lawful strike should it become necessary to conclude a fair collective agreement with Jazz Air. “This vote serves as notice to Jazz Air LP that we are united and are committed to achieving a fair and equitable contract now�

NTSB Investigating Near Midair Of Us Airways And Cargolux Airlines

29 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On May 21, 2010, at about 12:10 a.m. Alaska Daylight Savings Time, an Airbus A319, operating as US Airways Flight 140, and a Boeing 747-400, operating as Cargolux Airlines International Flight 658, came within an estimated 100 feet vertically and a .33 mile lateral separation as the B747 was departing Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and the A319 was executing go-around procedures at ANC.

Boeing GPS IIF-1 Satellite Sends 1st Signals From Space

29 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Boeing has acquired the first on-orbit signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-1 satellite, the inaugural spacecraft in a 12-satellite constellation that the company is building for the U.S. Air Force. The signals indicate that the spacecraft bus is functioning normally and ready to begin orbital maneuvers and operational testing.

Chief Aviation Ordnance Officer John William Finn Dies At 100

29 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

John William Finn died at age 100 on the morning of May 27, 2010, at the Chula Vista Veterans Home. He was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the attack on Pearl Harbor, the oldest living recipient, and the only aviation ordnance man to have ever received the Medal of Honor. Upon his death, fellow World War II veteran Barney F. Hajiro became the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient.

DOT Fines Two Airlines For Violating Price Advertising Rules

29 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed civil penalties against AirTran Airways and Delta Air Lines for violating rules that require airline price advertisements to disclose the full price consumers must pay for air transportation. AirTran was fined $20,000 and Delta $40,000.

NTSB Urges Parents To Use Child Restraint Systems During Air Travel

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Safety Alert to advise parents of the dangers to young children on aircraft when not restrained in an approved child restraint system or device. The Safety Alert notes that preventable injuries and deaths have occurred in children younger than 2 years who were unrestrained.

NTSB Identified A Critical Safety Issue With A GE Turbofan Engine

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified a critical safety issue with General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45/-50 series turbofan engine low pressure turbine (LPT) stage 3 (S3) disks that requires immediate action.

Defense Authorization Act Ensures Level Playing Field For The KC-X Tanker

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

With a recorded vote of 410-8, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday adopted a bipartisan amendment offered by Reps. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), Michael Turner (R-Ohio), and Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.) to the fiscal year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure a level playing field for the KC-X tanker competition.

Garmin Receives FAA Approval For The G500H Helicopter Flight Display

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. a global leader in satellite navigation, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Garmin�s G500H, an all-glass avionics system designed specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The STC is for the Bell 206-series and Bell 407 helicopters.

FAA Announces Critical NextGen Avionics Standards For Aircraft

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the performance requirements for aircraft tracking equipment that will be required under the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen. The avionics will allow aircraft to be controlled and monitored with greater precision and accuracy by a satellite-based system called Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B).

Red Bull Air Race Takes On Times Square Ahead Of Next Month's Race

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Times Square visitors got a first-look at the Red Bull Air Race World Championship coming to Liberty State Park in Jersey City next month. It�s been a hundred years since the first aviation exhibit happened in Los Angeles and Belmont Park, New York in 1910 and onlookers had the chance to experience an interactive “channel through time� exhibit, meet the real heroes � the Red Bull Air Race Pilots � and hear the excitement from the people who brought the race to their cities.

Founder Of Capital Aviation Robert K. Watts Dies At 92

28 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Robert K. Watts (Bob) an aviation pioneer and founder of Of Capital Aviation died on May 25th in the Bismarck Care Center at the age of 92. Robert Watts began flying shortly after his bother Jack got his private pilots license in 1939. Bob and Jack worked together in aviation for over thirty years. Bob was just a year younger to Jack, they were in separable.

Regional Airlines Must Find New Methods To Solve Old Problems

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman on Wednesday told the leaders of the nation's regional airlines to find new methods to solve old problems. Speaking before the Regional Airline Association national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hersman congratulated the regional airlines for eclipsing the mainline carriers by operating over half of scheduled airline departures in the nation.

FAA Repair Station Owner Sentenced 12 Months And A Day

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A Miami Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair station owner was sentenced May 24 to prison for committing fraud, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

Bell Helicopter To Pay $16.5 Million For Overcharging The United States

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. has agreed to pay the United States an additional $3,718,770, bringing the total paid to resolve civil claims arising from the company�s cost charging practices on some of its contracts with the government to $16,570,018, the Justice Department announced today.

Boeing X-51A WaveRider Breaks Record In 1st Flight

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In its first flight attempt, the Boeing X-51A WaveRider today successfully completed the longest supersonic combustion ramjet-powered flight in history nearly three and a half minutes at a top speed of Mach 5. The unmanned aerial vehicle was released from a U.S. Air Force B-52H bomber off the southern California coast around 10 a.m. today.

San Diego Fight School Pleads Guilty To Visa Fraud And Hiring Violations

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The former owners of a San Diego-area flight training school and the school itself pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) into allegations the school committed visa fraud and hired unauthorized foreign students as flight instructors.

DOT Reports Airline Pilot And Aircraft Maintenance Employment Down

27 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 6.4 percent fewer pilots and 7.2 percent fewer maintenance workers in 2009 than in 2008. While total industry jobs declined by 4.1 percent, the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported on Wednesday BTS, a part of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, reported that the seven large network carriers employed 4.2 percent fewer pilots and 9.4 percent fewer maintenance workers in 2009 than in 2008.

FAA Awards Up To $4.4 Billion NextGen Engineering Contracts

26 May 2010 15:01:30 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded three separate Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) contracts totaling up to $4.4 billion over 10 years. Under the contracts, the companies will perform work that will demonstrate NextGen procedures in real time on a large scale within the current air traffic system.

NATCA Honors Former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey

26 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has awarded former Federal Aviation Administrator Jane Garvey with its Sentinel of Safety Award, in honor of her dedication to aviation. The award is the highest honor for those outside of the organization who have displayed outstanding achievements in the advancement of aviation safety.

Battle Tightens At The Top As Red Bull Air Race Heads To Windsor Ontario

26 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

As the Red Bull Air Race World Championship prepares to land in the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario on June 5 and 6th for the fourth round of 2010 season, all eyes are on the widening field of title contenders. In the most closely fought battle in the sport�s history, at least five teams are in the running, including local hero Pete McLeod, the youngest pilot in the championship.

Aviation Advisory Committee Charts Its Own Flight Path

26 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, at Tuesdays� opening session of the Future of Aviation Advisory Committee, charged the committee�s members with helping to ensure that the U.S. aviation industry remains vital, competitive, sustainable and safe.

ALPA Calls On Airlines To Stop Exploiting Workers Through Bankruptcy

26 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In testimony before a U.S. House Subcommittee on Tuesday, the president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), called on Congress to comprehensively reform the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to better protect workers and stop companies from manipulating the bankruptcy process to garner huge bonuses for executives while stripping workers of their collective bargaining rights.

No Contract For American Airlines Flight Attendants

26 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Once again, negotiations between American Airlines Flight Attendants and management ended with the same result � no contract � after three days of intensive bargaining at the National Mediation Board (NMB). Despite some progress, the Flight Attendants bargaining team leaves in frustration as the Company has yet to make a proposal that Flight Attendants would ratify.

NTSB Offering Rotorcraft Accident Investigation Course Training

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board has developed a five-day course in rotorcraft accident investigation that will be delivered at its training center near Washington in August. The course, which has been in development for more than a year, was designed to provide investigators from regulatory authorities, investigative agencies, private industry, and potential parties to an NTSB investigation, an overview of the procedures, methods and skills required to perform a comprehensive rotorcraft accident investigation.

Phoenix Mars Lander Does Not Phone Home Image Shows Damage

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has ended operations after repeated attempts to contact the spacecraft were unsuccessful. A new image transmitted by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows signs of severe ice damage to the lander's solar panels. "The Phoenix spacecraft succeeded in its investigations and exceeded its planned lifetime," said Fuk Li, manager of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "Although its work is finished, analysis of information from Phoenix's science activities will continue for some time to come."

DHS To Review Screening Of Passengers By Observation Techniques

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) which protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce deployed Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) program nationwide without first validating the scientific basis for identifying suspicious passengers in an airport environment. TSA began initial testing in October 2003 of its Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques program.

Passenger Sentenced For Interference With AirTran Flight 39 Crew

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Muhammad Abu Tahir, age 47, of Glen Allen, Virginia, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert E. Blackburn to serve three months in federal prison for one count of interference with a flight crew, United States Attorney David Gaouette and FBI Special Agent in Charge James Davis announced.

Zeppelin Eureka To Attempt World Flight Distance Record

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Airship Ventures, owners and operators of The Farmers Airship, the Zeppelin Eureka, announced that today the world�s largest airship will attempt to break the world distance record for a modern airship. Flying between Airship Ventures home base, the historic Airship Hangars at Moffett Field in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Brown Field in San Diego, the Farmers Airship will cover 459.3 miles, breaking the standing Federation A�ronautique International (FAI) record previously held by a Russian team by 70.2 miles.

Cirrus Selects Supplier For SF 50 Jet Ice Protection System

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

TAT Technologies, a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries, on Monday announced that Cirrus Aircraft Inc. has issued a letter of intent designating TAT as the preferred supplier of heat exchangers for Bleed Air Supply System and Ice Protection System onboard the new Cirrus Aircraft SF 50 Vision Jet.

Astronaut Steve Robinson Talks About Building International Space Station

25 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On June 5, astronaut Dr. Steve Robinson delivers a multimedia presentation about his February 2010 shuttle Endeavor mission STS-130 to the International Space Station, "Heavy Construction Made Weightless - Building the ISS." STS-130 was Robinson's fourth trip into space, where he served as the Flight Engineer and spacewalk operations officer for the flight.

Air India Express Flight 812 Crashes Killing 160 Onboard

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Air India Express, Flight 812 from Dubai to Mangalore International Airport was involved in a crash at 6 AM Saturday, May 22nd. The B737-800 aircraft accident occurred just after the aircraft landed at Mangalore in which Flight 812 overshot runway 24. There were 160 passengers and six crew members onboard. Of the passengers and crew 166 were killed and 8 hospitalized

All Systems Are A Go For Flugtag Human Powered Flying Competition

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Red Bull Flugtag, the outrageous human-powered flying competition, is getting ready to swoop in for a landing in Long Beach this August 21st for the first time in the event's 19-year history. Forty teams have been selected to try their hand at flight -- however briefly -- before ultimately splashing into the waters of Rainbow Harbor waiting below.

No Survivors At Pamir Airways Flight 112 Crash Site In Kabul

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

NATO forces reached Pamir Airways Flight 112 crash site on Friday after a search plane had located the wreckage on Thursday located on a 13,500 foot mountain in Shakar Darah district north of Kabul. Aviation Minister, Mohammadullah Batash reported there are no survivors.

NTSB Releases Report On United Flight 27 That Diverted To Dulles Airport

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

In a continuing investigation of a fire aboard a Boeing 757 that diverted to Dulles Airport (IAD) enroute to the Los Angeles International airport (LAX) from New York�s John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK), the National Transportation Safety Board has released some information.

Airlines Must Continue Build On High Professionalism Standards

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA) participated in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Public Safety Forum on Professionalism in Aviation this week to underscore the exemplary professionalism of airline pilots, who safely flew more than 10 million flights in the United States and Canada in 2009.

Aviation's Best Selling Author Robert Jerome Serling Dies At 92

23 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Robert Jerome Serling an American novelist and aviation writer died May 6th of cancer while in hospice care in Tucson at the age of 92. Serling was well know for the many books that he wrote such as The President's Plane is Missing, When The Airlines Went To War, The Story of Boeing and Its People, History of Eastern Airlines, The Jet Age, Eagle, The Left Seat, and many more.

Court Order To Allow British Airways Cabin Crew To Strike

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Back in February British Airways cabin crew members announced through their union, Unite that the majority of its members had voted to strike. While most, 75 percent, of BA's crew are at the top of their earnings, the dispute is not about pay. The dispute was triggered by in November 2009 by BA through its new work practices of reduced cabin crew on its aircraft. BA's refusal to consult with the union on these changes meant for the union that BA had broken with the long-standing negotiating structures.

American Eagle President Peter Bowler Announced He Will Retire

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

AMR Corp., parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, announced that American Eagle President and CEO Peter Bowler has chosen to retire, after a distinguished 26-year career with American and American Eagle. "It has been the highlight of my airline career to be the President and CEO of American Eagle," said Bowler. "I am grateful for the opportunity to have served with the wonderful people of American Eagle and am proud of the fact that we have successfully navigated more than 11 years of constant change."

Ireland Loses Ryanair Hangar And 200 Jobs To Germany

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ryanair on Thursday announced that it had selected Frankfurt Hahn Airport in Germany as the location for its next maintenance hangar and crew training facility. At a press conference in Mainz, Ryanair CEO Michael O�Leary announced that it would invest €25m in building a new two bay aircraft maintenance hangar including two aircraft simulators and a 16 room cabin crew training centre, in a move which will create up to 200 new Ryanair jobs at Frankfurt Hahn Airport. Minister for Economics and Transport, Hendrik Hering attended the event.

Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants Vote For Union Representation

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A strong majority of flight attendants at Frontier Airlines voted yesterday to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA). The election vote, conducted by the National Mediation Board (NMB), showed that 456 flight attendants voted for AFA-CWA representation. Frontier Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.

USS Denver Receives 2009 Ship Helicopter Safety Award

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9) was selected for the second consecutive year for the annual Chief of Naval Operations Ship-Helicopter Safety Award in May, honoring the ship with the most outstanding aviation safety record for 2009.

AVM David Couzens Becomes President Of The Royal Aeronautical Society

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

At the 145th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), held on 19th May, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) David Couzens was officially handed the Presidential chain of office by outgoing President Dr. Mike Steeden (RAeS President 2009-2010).

American Airlines Donates MD-80 To George T. Baker Aviation School

21 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

American Airlines donated a $6 million, 140-passenger MD- 80 aircraft to the George T. Baker Aviation School in Miami, making it one of the only aviation schools in the country with a commercial airliner on school grounds. The MD-80 was transported in the early hours Thrusday from the airport to the school which is about a quarter mile away. This engineering feat involved closing roadways, runways, removing light poles, trees, fencing and building a temporary gravel road.

The Truth About The Cost Of American Airlines Flight Attendants

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

As Flight Attendants renew bargaining with American Airlines negotiators for five days at the National Mediation Board, they are challenging the credibility of management�s continued claims that they are the highest paid and least productive in the airline industry.

Italian Victims Of Hudson River Crash Addressed At The NTSB Forum

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Attorney Don Migliori will be present at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) forum that starts on Tuesday and will end today, to ensure that Italian victims of the August 2009 mid-air collision over the Hudson River are represented and that their concerns regarding the “lack of precision and professionalism by the parties responsible for the collision are expressed�.

Alaska Air Hides Critical Safety Information From Its Investors

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

This year, Alaska Air Group blocked shareholders from voting on whether the company should disclose its policies related to maintenance standards and oversight procedures, arguing to the Securities and Exchange Commission that it is not a significant public policy issue and therefore not an appropriate issue for investors to consider.

UPS Executes Plan To Furlough 11 Percent Of Its Pilots

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

For the first time in its 103 year history UPS will furlough pilots. The first fifty-four pilots will be laid off on Sunday, May 23. This is the first wave of a plan UPS announced in February to layoff at least 300 of its airline pilots. The 2,800 UPS pilots, represented by the Independent Pilots Association, had since April 2009, preserved these jobs through voluntary cost cutting programs.

Volcanic Ash Does Not Cloud The Pilot's Role

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The eruption of the Eyjafjallaj�kull volcano caused havoc in European air transport. It left millions of passengers stranded for days and even weeks, waiting for the ash cloud to dissipate over Europe.

FAA Approves Unmanned Aerial Vehicle To Patrol Border

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a Certification of Authorization (COA) for an unmanned aerial vehicle to patrol a portion of the U.S. Mexico border extending from Arizona to the El Paso region of Texas effective Tuesday, June 1, 2010. This is one of two COAs that have been submitted to FAA to approve the flights of unmanned aerial vehicles along the Texas-Mexico border.

American's Pilot Union Said The Airline Needs Effective Leadership

20 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines, cited “a leadership vacuum� as one of the principal problems facing the carrier. “We have become increasingly concerned about the leadership�or lack thereof�at American Airlines,� said APA President Captain Lloyd Hill. “For many years American Airlines was the acknowledged industry leader, responsible for numerous innovations in marketing, technology and other key areas.

FAA Proposes $1.55 Million Civil Penalty Against Federal Express

19 May 2010 19:05:31 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.55 million civil penalty against Federal Express for allegedly failing to revise its Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program in accordance with FAA regulations.

Ryanair Dismisses Claims Of Refusing To Help 178 Stranded Passengers

19 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

United Kingdom airlines, Ryanair was fined $4 million on Friday by Italy's aviation authority, ENAC, in what ENAC has alleged Ryanair refused to help stranded passengers between April 17 and 22, 2010 when the ash cloud was most dangerous

Philippines Governor Rafael Nantes And 5 Others Killed In Helicopter Crash

19 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Monday former governor of Quezon, Philippines Rafael Nantes, the pilot, two security aides, and two other civilians were killed about 3:15 PM local time when they were taking off from Quezon National High School in a Robinson R44 helicopter, registration number C2250.

AirTran Pilots May Call Strike Flight Attendants Hold Rally

19 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The union leadership of AirTran Airways pilots announced on Tuesday that its members have overwhelmingly approved a measure granting them the authority to call a strike if contract talks fail. A resounding 97.5 percent of pilots voted in favor of the strike ballot. More than 96 percent of eligible pilots participated in the polling.

Spirit Pilots Warn Passengers To Check Their Flight Schedule

19 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Fort Lauderdale - Spirit pilots are helping Spirit passengers prepare for a possible pilot strike should Spirit management refuse to return to the bargaining table to secure a new contract for Spirit pilots through billboards in Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic City, and Detroit.

IATA Blasts Europe�s Handling Of The Volcanic Ash Crisis

19 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents some 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic called on European governments and air navigation service providers to urgently develop more precise procedures to identify ash contaminated air space and allow more flights. The call came in the wake of 1,000 flight cancellations on Monday (17 May) as a result of the continued volcanic eruptions in Iceland.

Court Rules Against Freedom Airlines In Litigation With Delta Air Lines

18 May 2010 15:37:15 GMT

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled against the Mesa Air Group subsidiary Freedom Airlines in its litigation with Delta Air Lines regarding Delta's efforts to terminate an agreement covering 22 regional jet aircraft.

The FAA Approves The WACO Classic "D" Model Aircraft

18 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

WACO Classic Aircraft Corporation of Battle Creek, Michigan announced that the FAA has given approval of the new WACO YMF 5-D model aircraft. The updated aircraft is a culmination of nearly two years of engineering, development and testing. The new D-model aircraft offers an unrivaled flying experience, combining pure flying fun in a serious performance aircraft.

Tuskegee Airmen Share Experiences In A Panel Discussion May 30

18 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A special panel of World War II Tuskegee Airmen veterans will be at the Museum of Flight to talk about their experiences flying combat missions during the War. The panel will be moderated by local Tuskegee Airmen and former fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III.

Ryanair Calls An End To Current VAAC Concentration Charts System

18 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Ryanair, a United Kingdom passenger airline on Monday called for an end to the VAAC Volcano Concentration Charts which have over recent weeks used computer generated models to chart large black clouds over much of Ireland and the UK.

Air Transport Association Files Lawsuit On NMB Union Voting Rule

18 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today filed a legal challenge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, responding to the National Mediation Board (NMB) issuance of a voting rule change for union representation. ATA issued the following statement:

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighters Arrive Together At Edwards AFB

18 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters flew nonstop from their final-assembly site in Fort Worth, Texas, to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., signaling a further expansion of F-35 flight test operations. The arrival is the first in a series that will increase the Edwards F-35 test fleet to at least eight aircraft.

Pamir Airways Flight 112 Crashes In The Hindu Kush Mountains

17 May 2010 19:41:35 GMT

Pamir Airways Flight 112 departed Kunduz International Airport at 8:30 AM local time with 38 passengers and 5 crewmembers onboard. Ten minutes into the flight air traffic control lost radio contact, the aircraft an Antonov An-24, registration YA-PIS cashed in the Hindu Kush Mountains in a major mountain pass called Salang Pass which connects northern Afghanistan and Kabul province.

British Airways Pilots Say Cabin Crew Strike Threatens Job Security

17 May 2010 17:01:00 GMT

Pilots in British Airways have warned that 'the unprecedented strikes announced by BA cabin crew for May and June will seriously threaten BA's ability to maintain the job security and terms and conditions of employees in all parts of the company.'

Airline Employee Arrested For Threatening To Bomb An Aircraft

16 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A contract employee who worked at Preston Smith International airport in Lubbock, Texas, Johnathan Ivins, 20, was arrested by FBI agents at his residence in Lubbock County on charges in a federal indictment alleging offenses related to his threat to bomb an airplane, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas.

Fugitive Finder Showcased At Airport Executives Symposium

16 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc. a global leader in identity and wireless systems, was invited to showcase its patented ID reading technology and its latest product, Fugitive Finder, at the 82nd Annual AAAE Symposium in Dallas, Texas. Billed as the nation�s largest airport and aviation professional�s technology event, the show will take place at the Hilton Anatole hotel May 16-19, 2010. "We recognized the need for increased security at our nation�s airports early on.�

Air Transport Association Comments On UK Flight Tax

16 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, issued the following statement in response to media reports that the U.K. will pursue another unjustified flight tax.

Purdue University To Offer Online Master�s Degree In Aviation Technology

16 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Purdue University�s College of Technology will offer an online master�s degree with an aviation concentration beginning this fall. The degree program is designed for aviation professionals who are looking to move into a leadership position.

FAA Visits Zenith Aircraft To Evaluate STOL CH 750 Aircraft Kit

14 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) four-person National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) concluded its two day visit to Zenith Aircraft Company in Mexico, Missouri today to determine that the STOL CH 750 aircraft kit will officially allow an amateur-builder to meet the "major portion" (or "51% percent") requirement of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations part 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Parts, § 21.191(g).

Northrop Awarded Contract To Design Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford

14 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $186.6 million cost plus fixed fee contract from the U.S. Navy to continue the engineering and design effort for the nation's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

FAA Proposes $325,000 Civil Penalty Against Continental Airlines

14 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to assess a civil penalty of $325,000 against Continental Airlines, Inc., for operating an aircraft on at least a dozen commercial flights without properly maintaining its right main landing gear.

Pratt & Whitney Delivers 1000th F117 Engine To U.S. Air Force

14 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Pratt & Whitney delivered the 1,000th F117 engine powering the C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft to the United States Air Force. Four Pratt & Whitney F117 engines provide power for 100 percent of The Boeing Company�s C-17 Globemaster III -- the world�s premier heavy airlifter. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.

British Airways Published Contingency Plans For Cabin Crew Strike

14 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

May 14, 2010 - British Airways reports contingency plans for its cabin crew strike period of May 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 and will fly more than 60,000 customers each day. All flights at Gatwick will operate as normal as will flights to and from London City airport during the entire strike period. At Heathrow, British Airways intends to operate more than 60 per cent of longhaul flights and more than 50 per cent of shorthaul flights in the first strike period and it will add to this schedule where possible. The airline will continue to fly to every shorthaul destination on its network.

Airbus A330 Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 Crashes Killing All But One

13 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Wednesday morning about 6 AM Afriqiyah Airways A Libyan airliner Flight 771 crashed under clear skies on landing at Tripoli International Airport, Libya killing all onboard except one child. It has been reported that the Airbus A330-202 was carrying 104 onboard. That is 11 crew members and 94 passengers.

Boeing NewGen Tanker Win Would Bring 800 Jobs $40 Million To Iowa

13 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Boeing Company announced that Iowa will benefit from approximately 800 jobs and an estimated $40 million in annual economic impact if the Boeing NewGen Tanker is selected as the U.S. Air Force's next aerial refueling aircraft.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Will Strike If No Contract By June 12th

13 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Spirit pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), announced Wednesday that they have received confirmation of the 30-day cooling-off period from the National Mediation Board (NMB). The NMB has given the two sides until 12:01 a.m., Eastern time, Saturday, June 12, to reach an agreement on a new pilot contract. After that time, pilot leaders may call a lawful strike.

Transportation Secretary Announces New Aviation Advisory Committee

13 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the members of a new committee on the future of the U.S. aviation industry, which will hold its first meeting on May 25 in Washington.

Frontier Airlines Announces New Pet Fare For In Cabin Travel

13 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Frontier Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. announced on Wednesday that customers can now travel with their small, furry friends in the cabin of the aircraft for a $75 each-way pet fare.

British Airways Cabin Crew To Go Out On Strike

12 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

British Airways cabin crew are to hold a further 20 days of strike action following their overwhelming rejection of the company�s offer in a ballot last week, Unite the union announced Monday.

Medicare Fraud Fugitive Taken Into Custody At Miami International Airport

12 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Jose Garcia, 55, who has been a fugitive since 2008, was taken into federal custody Monday at Miami International Airport, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS). Garcia self-surrendered to FBI agents upon arrival in Miami.

California Highway Patrol Aircraft Cashes Anza-Borrego Desert

12 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Friday, May 7, 2010, about 10:06 AM Pacific daylight time, a Cessna T206H, N663HP, collided with mountainous terrain in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, California. The airplane was operated by the California Highway Patrol as a public-use surveillance aircraft.

Study Shows Aviation Maintenance Industry Is Major Employer

12 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

With the national jobless rate front page news, the aviation maintenance industry continues to be a major employer around the country and an important economic contributor in many states. For the first time, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has provided a snapshot of the industry�s state-by state footprint. The study, prepared by AeroStrategy, based on 2009 government and industry data, pegs the U.S. civil aviation maintenance workforce at 274,634. The industry�s direct and indirect impact on the U.S. economy is $39 billion.

Balli Aviation Pleas Guilty To Exporting Boeing 747 Aircraft To Iran

12 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Balli Aviation Ltd., a subsidiary of the United Kingdom-based Balli Group PLC, was sentenced Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to pay a $2 million fine and to serve a five-year corporate period of probation.

Flight Attendants Eager To Vote Under New Democratic Voting Procedures

11 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Northwest flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) today applauded the National Mediation Board's (NMB) announcement on new democratic voting procedures. The long awaited decision, which was published in the Federal Register, abolishes outdated methods of voting that were highly susceptible to management coercion.

Continental Airlines Fined For Incomplete Disability Complaint Reports

11 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday assessed a civil penalty against Continental Airlines for filing incomplete reports with the Department tabulating complaints that passengers with disabilities registered with the carrier. Continental was ordered to cease and desist from further violations and assessed a civil penalty of $100,000.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Reject National Mediation Board Arbitration

11 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), on behalf of Spirit Airlines pilots, has triggered the start of a 30-day cooling-off period�which could result in a strike in the near future if no agreement is reached�by rejecting the National Mediation Board�s (NMB) proffer of arbitration on Wednesday, May 5. The union now awaits the NMB�s notification of the day on which the 30-day clock starts and the date for a possible strike.

DOT Proposed Decision To Award Routes At Tokyo�s Haneda Airport

10 May 2010 05:06:28 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to award four routes to Tokyo�s downtown Haneda Airport to American Airlines at New York, Delta Air Lines at Los Angeles and Detroit, and Hawaiian Airlines at Honolulu when the airport�s fourth runway becomes operational later this year.

$1 Million Raised By Delta Employees, Customers For MLK Memorial

10 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Delta Air Lines announced that its employees and customers have raised $1 million for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. The achievement stems from a fundraising challenge from Delta's Chief Executive Officer Richard Anderson in January 2008.

Strong Showing At European Business Aviation Annual Convention

10 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The 10th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) ended its three-day conference with sold out exhibit and static display spaces, 11,174 Attendees and a general air of optimism that the global industry�s economic outlook is on the upswing.

Aviation And Climate Change The Focus Of ICAO Environmental Colloquium

10 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

From 11 to 14 May, strategies and programs of ICAO, industry, academic research institutions and international organizations to harness technological, scientific and economic solutions in the global fight against climate change will be reviewed.

Arch Declared The Winner Red Bull Air Race Due To Weather Conditions

10 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Hannes Arch of Austria was declared the winner of the Red Bull Air Race in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday when adverse weather conditions made it impossible to continue the racing during the Top 12 round and the results were then based on Saturday�s Qualifying sessions.

Boeing Assembles First 747-8 Intercontinental Aircraft

9 May 2010 18:23:20 GMT

Boeing announced it began assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental at the factory in Everett, Wash. Late last week, mechanics took the first step in major assembly for the new airplane by loading its wing panels and spars in the assembly tools. The spar is the internal support structure that runs through the full length of the wing.

Hannes Arch Comes In Fist Place At The Red Bull Air Race

9 May 2010 18:22:20 GMT

Hannes Arch of Austria came from behind to beat Nigel Lamb of Britain in dramatic fashion on Saturday to win one vital championship point with the fastest Qualifying time at the Red Bull Air Race in Rio de Janeiro in front of a record qualifying-day crowd of 400,000.

American Airlines Flight 2 Refused Landing Instructions At JKF Airport

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

On Thursday, an American Airlines Boeing 767-200, Flight 2 departed Los Angeles, California at 9:10 AM. It arrived at New York�s JFK airport at 5:01 PM at which time the pilot was instructed to land on runway 22 Left. The pilot refused the landing instructions as the crosswinds were at 35 MPH.

Rep. James L. Oberstar Opposes A United Continental Merger

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today announced his opposition to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Rep. James L. Oberstar (Minn.) made the announcement today in a conference call with reporters. Oberstar also released copies of a letter he sent today to the Department of Justice asking it to reject the merger plan on antitrust grounds.

Lockheed Selected To Develop FAA�s Time Based Flow Management

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to develop and implement the Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) program for the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of System Operations Programs. Key teammates include Metron Aviation Inc., Dulles, Va., and Sensis Corporation, Syracuse, N.Y. The initial 5-year contract includes options that, if exercised, could bring the total value to $202 million over 10 years.

Bonhomme Leads In Rio's Red Bull Air Race First Training Session

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Paul Bonhomme of Britain topped the time sheets in the first Red Bull Air Race training session on Thursday ahead of the weekend�s race in Rio de Janeiro. Compatriot Nigel Lamb was second under brilliant blue skies and Frenchman Nicolas Ivanoff put in a strong performance with third place after making major modifications to his engine�s exhaust system.

Nigerian College of Aviation Receives DAHER-SOCATA TBM 850 Aircraft

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

DAHER-SOCATA announced the delivery of a new TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), which will be used primarily for advanced airline transport pilot (ATP) training courses.

Vietnamese Navy Selects Viking Series 400 Twin Otter

7 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Vikof Victoria,ing Air BC, Canada and the Vietnam Navy have finalized a purchase agreement for six DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. With this historic purchase the Vietnam Ministry of Defense has acquired its first ever western built aircraft, and the formation of the Navy�s initial fixed wing aircraft Air Wing.

FAA Fines Atlas Air For Improperly Installing Cockpit Window

6 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess $572,150 in civil penalties against Atlas Air, Inc., of Purchase, NY, a scheduled air cargo airline, for alleged violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The FAA alleges that Atlas Air incorrectly installed a replacement cockpit window on a Boeing 747F, and then operated the aircraft on 49 flights between April 4 and April 27, 2009, when it was not in compliance with those regulations.

US Labor Department Orders Worldwide Jet Charter To Reinstate Pilot

6 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered Worldwide Jet Charter LLC to reinstate a pilot after a whistleblower investigation determined the Millville-based air carrier violated the pilot's rights when he was fired for reporting alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration regulations related to a flight taken to Millville Airport.

Boeing Agreed To Restore Waterway After Hazardous Material Release

6 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Boeing Company has agreed to undertake two significant habitat restoration projects in Washington state to resolve its liability for natural resource damages caused by hazardous substances released from Boeing facilities along the Duwamish Waterway, the Justice Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced.

NTSB Accepts Overwater Safety Equipment On Aircraft

6 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) supported a recommendation by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) for overwater safety equipment to be included on all commercial aircraft, regardless of route. The recommendation was made at this week's NTSB hearing on the probable cause for US Airways Flight 1549's emergency ditching on the Hudson River in 2009. The NTSB Safety Board praised the three flight attendants, represented by AFA-CWA, for their effective and timely evacuation despite the difficulties they encountered.

Homeowner Guilty Of Shining Beam Of Light Into Blackhawk Cockpit

6 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Charles Clausen, age 58, a resident of Hammond, Louisiana, pled guilty on Wednesday in federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan to a one-count bill of information charging him with impeding and interfering with certain officers of the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. According to the previously filed court documents, Clausen�s arrest on October 28, 2009, stemmed from an investigation conducted by the FBI and the Federal Air Marshal Service after receiving information from the U.S. Army National Guard�s 1st Battalion, 244 Assault Helicopter Battalion, based at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, Hammond, Louisiana.

Pilot For PSA Airlines Sold �Your In The Clear� To Beat Drug Tests

5 May 2010 05:07:17 GMT

Stephen C. Sharp, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to defraud the United States in connection with its duty to drug test employees. Sharp, age 41, of Daytona Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge David S. Cercone. In connection with the guilty plea, Assistant United States Attorney Mary M. Houghton advised the court that throughout the period of the conspiracy from November 1, 2006 through May 7, 2008, Sharp was employed as a pilot for PSA Airlines, Inc., which flies under US Airways Express brand for US Airways and is wholly owned by US Airways Group.

Times Square Bomber Arrested On Emirates Airlines Flight 202

5 May 2010 05:04:38 GMT

At approximately 11:45 p.m. EDT, on Monday, Faisal Shahzad, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Pakistan was taken into custody. FBI agents and detectives of the New York City Police Department arrested Shahzad at John F. Kennedy International Airport for driving a bomb-laden SUV into Times Square on the evening of May 1, 2010. Shahzad was on Emirates Airline Flight 202 to Dubai.

FAA Wide Area Augmentation Improves Air Safety At Juneau

5 May 2010 05:03:25 GMT

A new surveillance technology called the Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAM) is now allowing air traffic controllers to track aircraft along the difficult approach to Juneau, Alaska a mountainous area where radar coverage isn�t possible.

Ukraine Awards Adacel Contract To Supply MaxSim ATC Simulators

5 May 2010 05:02:09 GMT

Adacel (ASX:ADA) announced it has been awarded a contract from the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE) for the provision of a network of Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulators to be installed at locations throughout Ukraine.

European Pilots Celebrate Switzerland First Flight In World Flight

5 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

One hundred years to the day, two pilots started an immense journey to celebrate the first flight of an airplane in Switzerland, in 1910. The pair of European pilots departed April 30th, they are following a carefully-designed route around the planet. One big difference in this flight: the journey will be done in two nearly-identical aircraft flying as a team.

Red Bull Air Race Returns To Brazil

5 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Red Bull Air Race World Championship returns to Brazil for the third stop of the eight-race 2010 season on May 8/9 in front of what promises to be another record-breaking crowd in Rio de Janeiro after one million spectators watched the first South American race here in 2007. Defending champion Paul Bonhomme of Britain is clinging to a slim lead with nine rival pilots all within range of overtaking him in Rio.

MIT Selects Searidge For NextGen Remote FAA Tower Initiative

5 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Currently, controllers located at airport towers provide air traffic control (ATC) services for aircraft on the airport surface primarily by visual means (i.e., looking out the window). Searidge Technologies, provider of intelligent video solutions to air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airports, announced its intelligent video platform IntelliDAR has been selected by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory for a Staffed NextGen Tower (SNT) surveillance research program, commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Gulfstream G650 Flies At Mach 0.925

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Gulfstream G650 flew at its proposed Mmo of 0.925 for the first time on Sunday. The ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range flight-test aircraft (S/N 6001) took off from Savannah at 1:38 p.m. with Gulfstream�s Chief Test Pilot John O�Meara and Senior Experimental Test Pilot Tom Horne at the controls.

FAA Proposes $297,000 Civil Penalty Against Air Mods

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $297,000 civil penalty against Air Mods and Repair Corporation of Wilmington, Del., for allegedly operating two general aviation aircraft when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

NTSB Investigating Near Collision Of Southwest 737 And News Helicopter

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The NTSB has launched an investigation into the near collision of a Southwest Airlines jetliner and a news helicopter over a runway at Houston's Hobby Airport last week. At about 12:25 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 28, a Southwest Airlines 737, flight 1322 (N242WN) and a Bell 207 news gathering helicopter (N6YJ), came within an estimated 125 feet vertically and 100 feet laterally from each other as both were departing the airport.

The FAA Launches A New Information System For Pilots

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Atlantic City International Airport, located at the FAA's Technical Center, is the first in the national airspace system to deliver digital notices to airmen (NOTAM). NOTAMs provide computer-generated safety information to pilots and air traffic controllers about conditions at an airport such as construction and hazards. Atlantic City started using the new system on April 20.

Machinists Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike Actions At Boeing

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

Following an hour long, highly charged Strike Authorization meeting, Machinists employed at the Boeing-St. Louis, MO Defense Systems plant authorized Strike Actions against the Company by a margin of 99% authorizing a strike if the final contract offer is not accepted on June 13, 2010.

IAA Forced To Restrict Flights In Irish Airports

4 May 2010 05:01:01 GMT

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has informed Irish-based airlines that it will be imposing restriction on all flights in and out of Ireland. From 0700hrs local until 1300hrs Today, Tuesday, 4th May 2010 due to risk of ash ingestion in aircraft engines. Ireland falls within the predicted area of ash concentrations that exceed acceptable engine manufacturer tolerance levels.

United And Continental Have A Definitive Merger Agreement

3 May 2010 15:29:55 GMT

Continental and United today announced a merger agreement, creating the world's leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

Machinists Warn Of Obstacles To UAL Continental Merger

3 May 2010 15:28:39 GMT

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' (IAM) General Vice President Robert Roach, Jr. today issued the following statement in response to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines.

United Flight Attendants On Merger Job Protections Must Come First

3 May 2010 15:27:42 GMT

Flight Attendants at United Airlines, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), made clear today a new contract with pay, benefit and work rule improvements must be concluded before they can consider support for the announced merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines.