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AgustaWestland Enters Full Scale Production Of The AW189 Helicopter

18 Jun 2013 23:41:13 GMT

The AgustaWestland�s AW189 flight test program has amassed over 1500 flight hours so far, utilizing six aircraft, four prototypes and two pre-production airframes. The “PP6� aircraft took to the air for the first time in May

Airbus A400M Aircraft Successfully Demonstrates Flare Release

18 Jun 2013 23:40:22 GMT

Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the release of decoy flares from the A400M new generation airlifter as part of the development of the aircraft�s self protection systems. The flares are

OSHA Cites Carson Helicopters For Exposing Workers To Hexavalent Chromium

18 Jun 2013 23:39:44 GMT

On Friday Ryan International Airlines' CEO, Jeff Potter announced that the airline has changed its bankruptcy status from reorganization to liquidation. In a letter to its employees, Potter stated the company was

Bell Helicopter To Re-Enter The Short Light Single Engine Helicopter Market

18 Jun 2013 23:38:57 GMT

At the 2013 Paris Air Show, Bell Helicopter announced its return to the short light single (SLS) engine helicopter market with a new product designed to specifications based on the input of a customer advisory council

Pope Field Building Green Control Tower

18 Jun 2013 23:38:10 GMT

Construction crews are putting finishing touches on a new air traffic control tower at Pope Field, N.C. (AFNS) with improved environmental controls and a smaller ecological footprint. Many of the tower's improvements stem from its "green" roots as a Leadership

Airbus A350 XWB Powered By Rolls Royce Trent XWB Engines Make First Flight

14 Jun 2013 20:07:12 GMT

A new chapter has opened in Airbus� 43 year history as the first A350 XWB, the world�s most efficient large twin-engine commercial aircraft, powered aloft this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10 AM local time. Equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofas, the A350 XWB first flight is took place over south western France

Flight Express Pilot Pleads Guilty Of Being Intoxicated On Flight 840

7 Jun 2013 15:45:42 GMT

A Flight Express pilot, Phillip Yves Lavoie, 28 pled guilty in U.S. District Court Tampa on Tuesday to operating a common carrier, aircraft under the influence of alcohol. Lavoie waived his right to be charged by way of an indictment before a federal grand jury. He could be sentenced to 15 years, a fine of up to $250,000 and restitution

Beechcraft Delivers 4,000th Bonanza G36 Aircraft To Its New Owner

7 Jun 2013 15:34:41 GMT

On Monday Beechcraft held a special ceremony to deliver the 4,000th Model 36 Beechcraft Bonanza to its new owner, Segall Group of Baltimore, Md. The Bonanza is the longest continuously produced aircraft in history and more than 18,000 Model 35, 33 and 36 units have been delivered since 1947

After 3 Decades, Maintainers Keep B-1 On Top

7 Jun 2013 15:33:38 GMT

With a career that spans across three decades and a warfighting reputation that rivals nearly every aircraft in the Air Force's arsenal, the B-1 Bomber has established itself as one of the United States' most crucial assets to maintaining air and

Crew For A350 XWB First Flight Announced By Airbus

7 Jun 2013 15:32:48 GMT

When the first A350 XWB to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight Test Engineers. Two test pilots and the project test flight

Boeing Begins Final Assembly Of The First 787-9 Dreamliner

3 Jun 2013 21:13:39 GMT

Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787-9 Dreamliner. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule May 30 in Everett, Wash., when Boeing started joining large sections of the super-efficient jet

Historic Agreement On Aviation Carbon Neutral Growth

3 Jun 2013 21:12:50 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth (CNG2020) Strategy.

A350 XWB�s Engines Powered Up Paving The Way For A350 XWB�s First Flight

2 Jun 2013 17:28:45 GMT

Rolls-Royce�s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the A350 XWB (MSN1) following the start-up of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), as part of the preparations for the aircraft�s maiden flight. Combined

American Eagle Signs Agreement With Liberty University School Of Aeronautics

2 Jun 2013 17:28:01 GMT

A recent agreement with American Eagle Airlines, Inc. will give graduates of Liberty University�s School of Aeronautics more opportunities to launch their careers in the commercial airline industry. Under the new

Airbus A319 Aircraft Fire Due To Unlatched Engine Cowl Doors On Takeoff

2 Jun 2013 17:27:23 GMT

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) reports that on May 24, an Airbus A319-131, G-EUOE aircraft departed Runway 27L at London Heathrow Airport, the fan cowl doors from both engines detached, puncturing

P-3 Air Surveillance Crew Seize Cocaine Worth More Than $500 million

2 Jun 2013 17:26:44 GMT

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection�s Office of Air and Marine P-3 air surveillance crew, operating out of National Air Security Operations Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Memorial Day weekend interrupted

Passenger Airline Employment Down 2.7 Percent

2 Jun 2013 15:39:28 GMT

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 380,325 workers in March 2013, 2.7 percent fewer than in March 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation�s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported on Thursday. March was the seventh consecutive

Phoenix, Two Training Aircraft Collided In Midair Killing All Onboard

2 Jun 2013 15:38:48 GMT

On Friday two single-engine planes collided over a training area in Phoenix, Arizona about 15 miles northwest of Deer Valley Airport killing all four onboard the two aircraft. Around 10 AM, two training aircraft

Mississippians Call On Congress To Restore Funds For UH-72A Lakota Helicopters

2 Jun 2013 15:38:10 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $633,000 against Trans States Airlines, Inc., of Bridgeton, Mo., for allegedly operating two Embraer 145 regional jets on 3,660 passenger flights

NJ Gas Stations Sell Leaded Aviation Fuel As Unleaded Gasoline Face Lawsuit

2 Jun 2013 15:37:33 GMT

Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced the Division and its Office of Weights and Measures have sued six gas stations, their parent company, and two

Laptop Seized At O'Hare, U.S. Settles Suit With Manning Over Wikileaks

2 Jun 2013 15:36:54 GMT

In a settlement reached with human rights activist David House, the government has agreed to destroy all data it obtained from his laptop and other electronics when he entered the U.S. after a vacation. House a

Wreckage Of Angel Flight Twin Engine Aircraft Raised From Pond Patient Still Missing

2 Jun 2013 15:36:14 GMT

On Tuesday the wreckage of a Piper PA 34 aircraft that was providing a volunteer medical flight (Angel Flight NGF743) that crashed last week was raised from a pond in Ephratah, New York. Frank Amerosa a 64

Supreme Court To Hear Case On Northwest Frequent Flier Dropped For Complaining

22 May 2013 16:49:09 GMT

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court decided it will hear the case in Binyomin Ginsberg vs. Northwest Airlines (Northwest, Inc. v. Ginsberg (12-462)). In this case Rabbi Ginsberg alleged the carrier kicked him out of their frequent flier program for complaining to many times about the carrier�s service. Northwest Airlines believes as of a result of Airline Deregulation Act 1978, airlines have a right to set their own policies under these matters.

Cessna Takes First Production Flight Of Its Turbo Skylane 182 JT-A

22 May 2013 16:44:54 GMT

Cessna Aircraft announces the first production flight of its Turbo Skylane 182 JT-A took place yesterday at the company's facility in Independence, Kan. The aircraft has the distinction of being the first modern single engine aircraft powered by a piston engine specifically designed to run on Jet-A fuel

Air Force Uses Thermal Imaging To Help Locate Those Buried In Deadly Tornado

21 May 2013 23:34:15 GMT

Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard, as well as members of Tinker Air Force Base are assisting with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a tornado left at least 51 dead, including 20 children, authorities

Boeing 747-8 Begins Performance Improvements Certification Testing

21 May 2013 23:33:29 GMT

A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel

Swiss Aircraft Manufacturer Pilatus Presents Latest Flagship, The PC-24 Twin-Jet

21 May 2013 23:32:03 GMT

Switzerland�s aircraft manufacturer, Pilatus Aircraft unveiled its twin-engine business jet the Pilatus PC-24 today at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. Its price

Bombardier Expands Business Jet Lineup Launches Challenger 350 Jet

20 May 2013 22:47:57 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace announced that it has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 350 aircraft

FAA Certifies The Garmin GTX 330 ES And GTX 33 ES Transponders

20 May 2013 22:46:06 GMT

Garmin has received an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) that allows their GTX 330 ES and GTX 33 ES transponders to be installed in hundreds of makes and models of fixed-wing aircraft. The GTX 330 family brings ATC aircraft

FAA Administrator Huerta Calls For More Action On General Aviation Safety

15 May 2013 00:17:38 GMT

As the busy summer flying season approaches, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today met with leaders from the general aviation community to agree on actions to enhance safety and reduce accidents. The United States has the

United Airlines Prepares To Reintroduce The Boeing 787 Flights

15 May 2013 00:16:56 GMT

United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "Our customers responded extremely

First Airbus A350 XWB Painting Completed On MSN001

13 May 2013 17:45:13 GMT

Painting of the first A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) “MSN001� was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paint shop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight

FAA Faces Challenges In Oversight Over Foreign And Domestic Repair Stations

8 May 2013 00:56:14 GMT

Over the past 15 years, major U.S. air carriers increased spending for contract maintenance by nearly $2.7 billion. Industry experts expect this trend to continue as airlines increasingly attempt to cut maintenance costs

UPS 767 Fleet To Get New Look With New Winglets

8 May 2013 00:55:31 GMT

UPS Debuts New Winglets to 767 Aircraft to Save Fuel and Reduce Emissions. UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its sustainability efforts to save fuel and reduce emissions. These wingtip devices

Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) To Be Starting Point For EAA Airventure Cup Race

8 May 2013 00:54:50 GMT

The EAA AirVenture Cup Race was founded in 1997 in the spirit of recreating the old Bendix Trophy Race and is dedicated to aviation advocacy and preserving the rich heritage of cross-country air racing. The race is

Sonex Aircraft Offering T-Flight Transition Training Program

8 May 2013 00:54:02 GMT

Sonex Aircraft, announce the new T-Flight Transition Training Program, offering type-specific transition flight training for the Sonex line of aircraft. Sonex has recently been issued an FAA Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) authorizing Sonex

Air Force KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Explodes In Midair, Crashes In Kyrgyzstan

6 May 2013 02:55:09 GMT

On Friday An Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the Transit Center at Manas near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan explode in midair then crashed in the mountains of northern Kyrgyzstan, all three airmen were killed. The Defense

Boeing X-51A WaveRider Sets Record With Successful 4th Flight

6 May 2013 02:54:21 GMT

A Boeing X-51A WaveRider unmanned hypersonic vehicle achieved the longest air-breathing, scramjet powered hypersonic flight in history May 1, flying for three and a half minutes on scramjet power at a

Yves Rossy To Fly A Body Jet Propelled Wing At EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2013!

6 May 2013 02:53:18 GMT

The world's first jet-powered man will make his first public U.S. flights at the world's largest general aviation gathering. Yves "Jetman" Rossy will demonstrate his jetwing during the weeklong

ATSB Report Filmmakers Died In Crash After Helicopter Pilot's Door Opened

6 May 2013 02:52:31 GMT

At about 4 PM on February 4 2012, a Robinson R44 helicopter, registered VH-COK, lifted off from Jaspers Brush Aerodrome, New South Wales for aerial photography of the launching of a deep sea submarine

Frontier Airlines To Begin Charging For Onboard Beverages And Carry On Bags

3 May 2013 13:59:13 GMT

Frontier Airlines announced airfare changes “to further reduce fares and to improve the travel experience� for its most loyal customers, including those who book through the company website. Frontier said they

EPA Accepting Public Comments On Proposed Cleanup Plan For Aerojet Superfund Site

3 May 2013 13:58:21 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency will begin accepting public comments on its proposed plan for a portion of the Aerojet General Corporation Superfund Site, located in Sacramento County

Scott Adair A Pilot, Loved By Many Died In Glider Crash At Valkaria Airport

3 May 2013 13:57:40 GMT

On Monday, William “Scott� Adair, 58 of Palm Bay, Florida was killed on impact when his gyrocopter crashed into a parked Cessna 172 on the ramp at Valkaria Airport in Brevard County, Florida. Adair was an

Shooting At Bush Intercontinental Airport Involving AR-15, Gunman Killed

3 May 2013 02:02:26 GMT

About 1:35 PM on Thursday, passengers in Terminal B at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) encountered a gunman who had apparently committed suicide by a self inflicted gunshot to the head. Passengers throughout the terminal scrambled fearing it was a terrorist attack

After 65 Years Cessna's �Citation� Returns to Kentucky Derby

2 May 2013 14:45:07 GMT

Cessna will honor the namesake of their line of Citation business jets by supporting customers flying into Louisville, Ky., for this weekend's Kentucky Derby. With more than 600 general aviation flights expected to arrive in the Louisville area this coming weekend

Tiger Airways Appoints Robert Sharp As New CEO

2 May 2013 14:44:20 GMT

Tiger Airways announced the appointment of Rob Sharp as the new CEO for Tiger Airways Australia Pty Limited (Tiger Australia). Rob is an experienced senior aviation executive, having held a number of executive positions with Qantas Airways

GE To Open Two Jet Engine Plants, One In Mississippi The Other In Alabama

2 May 2013 14:43:38 GMT

David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation, spent the last the decade developing some of the world�s most advanced jet engines. His timing was perfect. Plane manufacturers estimate that the world aircraft fleet will

Boeing Rolls Out First F-15SA For Royal Saudi Air Force

2 May 2013 14:42:49 GMT

Boeing rolled out the F-15SA, ushering in a new era in fighter aircraft capability and affordability for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The F-15SA, the newest variant of the combat-proven F-15, provides improved performance and increased survivability at a lower

Russia�s Federal Air Transport Agency Bans Airlines From Flying Over Syria

2 May 2013 01:53:00 GMT

Russia�s Federal Air Transport Agency sent a recommendation to airlines not to use Syrian airspace for flights and it has banned its air carriers from flying over Syria to avoid an unspecified threat from Syrian ground

AW169 Helicopter Final Assembly Line To Be Located At Philadelphia Airport

2 May 2013 01:51:27 GMT

AgustaWestland, announce that a final assembly line for the new generation AW169 helicopter will be established at its AgustaWestland Philadelphia facility located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport. The first

Jet Art Princess Create One Of A Kind Art Pieces Using A Learjet

2 May 2013 01:52:15 GMT

Flexjet, one of the world�s most exclusive private jet services companies, has partnered with the famed Jet Art Group to create distinctive artworks in celebration of Learjet�s 50th anniversary. On April 30 and May 1, 2013, at Signature

Cessna's Citation Sovereign Makes First Production Flight

2 May 2013 01:50:38 GMT

Cessna's new Citation Sovereign recently made its first production flight. Cessna announced the program last year. The flight of the new Sovereign lasted a little more than two and a half hours and included tests of the Garmin G5000 avionics with auto

National Air Cargo Boeing 747 Crashes Just After Takeoff Killing All Onboard

30 Apr 2013 23:20:25 GMT

On Monday a National Air Cargo Boeing 747-400, N949CA crashed just after takeoff from the U.S. operated air base, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan at 11:20 a.m. local time. All seven crewmembers onboard were killed and the

FAA Certified ATR 600 Series Regional Aircraft

30 Apr 2013 23:19:44 GMT

Aircraft manufacturer ATR announce that the newest ATR 600 series' aircraft has received certification from the FAA. This certification, for both the ATR 42-600 and the ATR 72-600, will enable the entry into service of these new aircraft

New GE Aviation Plant Will Use Lasers To Build Jet Engines

30 Apr 2013 23:19:00 GMT

Taking a break from drilling holes in exotic alloys with a powerful laser beam, Hongqiang Chen peers into the near future. “Manufacturing workers will soon be like Jedi Knights, wielding laser tools that cut, weld and scribe advanced metal and ceramic

SpaceShipTwo Breaks The Speed Of Sound In First Rocket Powered Flight

30 Apr 2013 23:18:11 GMT

On Monday Virgin Galactic, the world�s first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson�s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi�s aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket powered flight of its

Helicopter Pilot Killed Saturday Morning, Wire Strikes - The Hazard To Aviation

29 Apr 2013 03:53:43 GMT

On Saturday morning a Bell 206B crashed after clipping power lines in Shepherd, Montana (Shepherd is a Billings suburb located to the northeast). The pilot was sole occupant onboard the Bell 206B. Authorities would

B.C Court Of Appeal Rules Against Air Canada In Its Fuel Surcharge Ticket Practices

29 Apr 2013 03:53:02 GMT

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled against Air Canada in a class action lawsuit, Unlu v. Air Canada. The case involved the carrier charging passengers a fuel surcharge and labeling it as a tax in which the carrier kept

Edwards Completes Tests To Extend KC-135

29 Apr 2013 03:52:18 GMT

Known as "The Mighty War Wagon" of the Air Force, the KC-135 Stratotanker has proven to be the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force for more than 50 years. With the help of the 418th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards, along with

UK Civil Aviation Authority Secures Compensation For Delayed Passengers

29 Apr 2013 03:51:34 GMT

Since a European Court judgment six months ago, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has secured $125,166 in compensation for UK passengers hit by delays of over three hours that it considers were within their airline�s

Jeppesen Teams With Peters Software To Provide EASA ATP Training Materials

27 Apr 2013 16:02:19 GMT

Jeppesen has teamed with Peters Software GmbH, a leading provider of training and test preparation software programs for EASA private and commercial pilot license preparation, to deliver airline transport pilot training

Cessna Caravan Customers Now Have Expanded AOG Service Capabilities

27 Apr 2013 16:01:35 GMT

Cessna Aircraft Company announced that aircraft on ground (AOG) maintenance will now be available for Cessna's 208 model Caravan at all their factory owned Citation Service Centers. Cessna's Mobile Service Units

Congress Passes Reducing Flight Delays Act To Restore Funding For ATC

27 Apr 2013 16:00:44 GMT

On Friday the U.S. House passed the Reducing Flight Delays Act (H R 1765) and on Thursday the Senate passed the same bill (S. 853). This legislation will provide the Secretary of Transportation with

Judge Dismissed Discrimination Suit Brought By 23 Black Pilots At United Continental

26 Apr 2013 17:34:23 GMT

California U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney has dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by 23 Black pilots employed with United and Continental Airlines in Johnson v. United Continental, 12-2730, (19 Captains and 2 Operations Supervisors employed by United and 2 Captains employed by Continental)

Senators Introduce The Dependable Air Service Act To Stop ATC Furloughs

25 Apr 2013 07:03:48 GMT

Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced the Dependable Air Service Act. The legislation would give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Man Charged With Impersonating A Pilot Gained Access To A US Airways Cockpit

25 Apr 2013 07:02:39 GMT

A French citizen was charged on Tuesday with fraud in connection with his alleged attempt to pose as an Air France pilot at Philadelphia International Airport. The charge is the result of an investigation by U.S.

Jeppesen Mobile Flitedeck VFR Solution Simplifies The Private Pilot Flying Experience

25 Apr 2013 07:01:36 GMT

Jeppesen on Wednesday introduced a pre-release, trial version of Mobile FliteDeck VFR, a new navigation and planning solution designed specifically to enhance the flying experience for

IATA�s Director General Puts Forth Agenda For US Aviation

24 Apr 2013 15:09:51 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented an agenda for aviation in the United States to be a strategic catalyst for growth and development during the second Administration of President Barack Obama

EU Commission To Investigate Proposed Merger Of Olympic Air By Aegean Airlines

24 Apr 2013 15:08:34 GMT

The European Commission has opened an in depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition of Olympic Air by Aegean Airlines. The companies are the two main Greek airlines

Cessna Displays Its New Single Engine Aircraft At Aero Friedrichshafen Trade Show

24 Apr 2013 15:07:48 GMT

Cessna Aircraft Company brought their newest single engine products to showcase to the European market at this week's AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation trade show. The TTx and the Grand Caravan EX

Horizon Air Files Lawsuit To Stop Pilots Rehire Order After Failed Drug Test

24 Apr 2013 02:31:08 GMT

Horizon Air operates as a drug free workplace and as a matter of policy conducts random drug test on its employees. As a common carrier the company is required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct random drug and alcohol tests on its (safety sensitive positions) pilots through its Integrated Drug and Alcohol Program (IDAP)

Sequestration Forces The FAA To Space Arriving Aircraft Due To Employee Furloughs

23 Apr 2013 18:20:28 GMT

As a result of employee furloughs due to sequestration, the FAA is implementing traffic management initiatives at airports and facilities around the country. Travelers can expect to see a wide range of delays that will change throughout the day depending on staffing and weather-related issues

TSA Delays Knives On Planes

23 Apr 2013 14:08:17 GMT

In the face of a huge backlash from Flight Attendants, nearly every other stakeholder in aviation and the public, the Transportation Security Administration on Monday postponed its plan to allow knives on US flights starting Thursday, April 25. But the 90,000 member Flight Attendants Union Coalition, which has

ALPA, A4A And RAA File Lawsuit Over Air Traffic Controller Furloughs

21 Apr 2013 15:20:47 GMT

Airlines for America (A4A), Air Line Pilots Association, (ALPA) and the Regional Airline Association (RAA), on Friday filed legal action to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from furloughing air traffic controllers and from implementing widespread ground stops that the agency reported would cause delays of up to four hours at major hub airports, impact up to 6,700 flights a day and affect one out of every three passengers

Peter Coker Appointed CEO Of Martin Aircraft Company

21 Apr 2013 15:19:40 GMT

The Martin Aircraft Company announced the appointment Peter Coker as its new Chief Executive Officer today. Company Chair, Jenny Morel, said the company�s ability to attract a renowned international aviation expert was due to the significant technological breakthroughs that the business has achieved with its jetpack

FAA Approves Boeing 787 Battery System Design Changes

21 Apr 2013 15:19:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today took the next step in returning the Boeing 787 to flight by approving Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system

The FAA�s Progress And Challenges In Advancing Safety Oversight Initiatives

21 Apr 2013 14:51:15 GMT

On Tuesday the Department of Transportation�s Assistant Inspector General for Aviation and Special Programs, Jeffrey B. Guzzetti testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and

FAA Administrator Before Senate Committee On Safety, Flexibility On Sequester

21 Apr 2013 14:50:30 GMT

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member John Thune (R-SD) questioned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta during yesterday�s “Aviation

New Citation X First Production Unit Makes Debut

21 Apr 2013 14:49:44 GMT

Cessna Aircraft Company rolled out its first production unit of the new Citation X at the company's Wichita, Kan., manufacturing facility. The new aircraft was first announced at NBAA in 2010. The new Citation X is best known for its top

First Flight Of UK School-Built Light Aircraft

21 Apr 2013 14:49:09 GMT

Boeing joins the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to congratulate British students and teachers after the successful first flight of the two-seat light aircraft they constructed. Yateley School in Hampshire became the first school to build and fly the

Rockefeller, Thune Urge The FAA To Address Safety In Control Tower Closures

15 Apr 2013 01:01:23 GMT

Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking that the agency implement sequestration cuts using lower priority

NTSB, Pilot Failed To Depart Icing Conditions Resulting In Plane Crash That Killed 5

15 Apr 2013 01:00:38 GMT

In mid December 2011 a Socata TBM 700 aircraft, N731CA, departed Teterboro, New Jersey (TEB) for Atlanta, Georgia (PDK) crashed killing all five onboard following an in-flight loss of aircraft control near

Airline Tarmac Delays Up, Frontier Airlines With Lowest On-Time Arrival Rates

15 Apr 2013 00:59:56 GMT

Airlines reported 34 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights, but no tarmac delays of more than four hours on international flights in February, according to the U.S. Department of

United Airlines Makes Management Changes After Race Discrimination Lawsuit

15 Apr 2013 00:59:11 GMT

Nearly one year after employees of United Continental Holdings, Inc. filed a lawsuit alleging race discrimination, retaliation, and harassment, the company has announced that Senior Vice President of Flight Operations

ATP Flight School, Piper Reach Three Year Fleet Purchase Deal For Up To 100 Aircraft

11 Apr 2013 00:33:56 GMT

Piper Aircraft and Airline Transport Professionals reached a three year agreement today at SUN �n FUN International Fly In and Expo for the sale of multiple Piper Archer TXs. Piper and ATP jointly made the announcement on

NTSB Determined Pilot Texting Contributed To Errors In Fatal Helicopter Crash

11 Apr 2013 00:33:01 GMT

James Freudenberg, a pilot made the decision to depart on a mission despite a critically low fuel level as well as his inability to perform a crucial flight maneuver following the engine flameout from fuel exhaustion

KC-46 Progress On Track

11 Apr 2013 00:32:10 GMT

The top acquisition priority in the Air Force acquiring a new aerial refueling capability is proceeding "on track," Maj. Gen. John Thompson, the program executive officer for Tankers, said. Two years and several key milestones after the contract was awarded, a great deal of progress has been

Learjet 75 Aircraft Cabin Mock-Up To Make Mexican Debut

11 Apr 2013 00:31:23 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cabin mock-up of the new Learjet 75 aircraft will make its Mexican debut in Toluca, Mexico from April 18-27, 2013. Launched in May 2012, alongside the new Learjet 70 aircraft, the Learjet 75 aircraft

Betty 'Tack' Blake, Only Surviving Member Of 1st WASP Class

10 Mar 2013 23:27:03 GMT

Last year, a young female pilot recently showed her 91-year-old guest the F-16 Fighting Falcon she flies at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. She thanked Betty "Tack" Blake several times as she talked about her job, so Blake finally asked the young captain why she was thanking her

FAA Releases Annual Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years 2012-2033

10 Mar 2013 18:14:26 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Annual Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years 2012-2033 that provides a comprehensive examination of current and future trends in air transportation. The comprehensive report looks at all aspects of aviation including the numbers of flights, commercial airline passenger totals, aircraft fleet size, private flying, and international travel

Machinists Union Backing Beechcraft Over Brazil in Air Force Fighter Flap

10 Mar 2013 17:05:12 GMT

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) cited the threat to 1,400 American jobs in its call for a reversal of the recent U.S. Air Force contract favoring Brazilian-based Embraer over Wichita

Pilots Association Calls for One Level of Safety for Lithium Battery Shipments

10 Mar 2013 16:26:56 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA) urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to adopt more stringent regulations over the air transportation of lithium batteries and align them with current International Civil Aviation Organization�s (ICAO) requirements. ALPA�s written comments responded to PHMSA�s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the air transportation of lithium batteries

Boeing To Consolidate Flight Training In The U.S.

10 Mar 2013 16:25:46 GMT

March 8, 2013 - Boeing has announced it is consolidating flight training capabilities in North America including 787 flight and maintenance training at the Boeing Flight Services training campus in Miami. The consolidation is part of a larger Commercial Airplanes focus on customer commitments, stepping up efforts to meet market demand for Boeing products, services and support as airplane delivery rates increase

Cessna�s 400 New Variant The TTX Makes First Production Flight A Success

10 Mar 2013 16:24:13 GMT

Cessna Aircraft announced the Cessna TTx completed its first production flight on Saturday, March 2. The single engine composite aircraft departed from the Cessna facility in Independence, Kan. and performed the flight

Judge Rules City Of Charlotte Was Not Negligent When Tisdale Fell From An Aircraft

10 Mar 2013 23:19:37 GMT

Mecklenburg Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis dismissed a lawsuit that was filed by the family of Delvonte Tisdale. Tisdale died when he fell from a wheel well on a US Airways Boeing 737 on approach to Boston�s Logan International Airport back in November 2010

Cessna Aircraft Rolls Out Its First New Citation Sovereign

6 Mar 2013 02:32:18 GMT

Cessna Aircraft announced the first production New Citation Sovereign rolled off the production line in the company's Wichita, Kansas manufacturing facility. The New Citation Sovereign is one of six new Cessna aircraft expected to hit the market this year

President Nominates 1st Female Air Force Academy Superintendent

6 Mar 2013 02:31:34 GMT

The president of the United States nominated Maj. Gen. Michelle Johnson for the appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment to serve as Air Force Academy's 19th superintendent. If confirmed by the Senate, Johnson would become the first woman to hold the position

Airline Pilot Reports Unknown Operated Drone On Approach To JFK Airport

6 Mar 2013 02:30:47 GMT

The FAA and FBI are investigating an Italian air carrier, Alitalia Airline�s pilot report that he spotted a small unmanned aircraft while on approach to Kennedy Airport

Garmin Optimizes GTN Series For Helicopter Operations

5 Mar 2013 00:12:53 GMT

Garmin today announced new features and capabilities of the GTN series touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM that address the specific needs of helicopter operations. Enhancements include environmental qualification meeting stringent

New Video Technology Will Help NASA Track Super Storms

5 Mar 2013 00:12:13 GMT

It takes a special kind of pluck to track and chase big bad weather like monstrous Haboob dust storms, hurricanes and tornadoes, and bring back valuable data. But now we can send flying robots to do the job. NASA and the National Oceanic

Rolls-Royce Launches M250-C47E Engine For Military Helicopters

5 Mar 2013 00:11:30 GMT

Rolls-Royce has launched the latest variant of its M250 engine the M250-C47E. Rolls-Royce has secured a commercial launch commitment for one new and two current aircraft applications, with a customer

DOT's OIG, FAA Needs To Do Better In Tracking And Mitigate Aircraft Separation

5 Mar 2013 00:10:01 GMT

The Nation�s air traffic controllers play an important role in maintaining the world�s safest air transportation system. Yet, losses of standard separation when aircraft do not maintain the minimum distance

IATA, 2012 Lowest In Aviation History Accident Rate For Western-Built Jets

3 Mar 2013 16:03:03 GMT

The The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2012 global accident rate for Western-built jets was the lowest in aviation history. The 2012 global Western-built jet accident rate (measured in hull

Report Shows Aircraft Maintenance, Repair And Overhaul Slowly On The Rebound

3 Mar 2013 16:02:23 GMT

Falling capacity among major airlines and a decline in the total number of active aircraft have resulted in less demand for aircraft services; in the coming years, however, airlines

Women Play Huge Role In World War II Aviation Efforts

3 Mar 2013 16:01:44 GMT

The Air Force's acceptance of women into the force dates back to long before the first "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978. In 1942, the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) took the unheard-of step of forming and employing two women's aviation

Pentagon Lifts F-35 Grounding Following Inspections

3 Mar 2013 16:01:02 GMT

The Defense Department lifted its grounding of the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter after analysis concluded that a cracked turbine blade in an engine on a single plane resulted from overuse in test operations, according to an official with the F-35

NASA Begins Flight Research Campaign Using Alternate Jet Fuel

3 Mar 2013 14:44:40 GMT

Today NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency's DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. The Alternative Fuel

Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Air Shows Potentially On The Budget Chopping Block

3 Mar 2013 14:43:59 GMT

The U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps calls for an end to all non-essential flying including air show performances if sequestration cuts are implemented. The International Council of Air Shows

Sikorsky, Boeing Propose X2 Technology Helicopter Design For U.S. Army

3 Mar 2013 14:43:05 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft and Boeing will submit a joint proposal to build a demonstrator aircraft based on Sikorsky�s X2 Technology rotorcraft design for the Army�s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology

Sikorsky, Boeing Propose X2 Technology Helicopter Design For U.S. Army

3 Mar 2013 14:42:56 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft and Boeing will submit a joint proposal to build a demonstrator aircraft based on Sikorsky�s X2 Technology rotorcraft design for the Army�s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) Phase 1 program

Dallas Man Pleads Guilty In Aiming A Laser Pointer At A Police Helicopter

3 Mar 2013 14:42:14 GMT

Kenneth Santodomingo, aka “Juan Goel Pagan� and “Juan Joel Pagan,� 22, appeared this morning before U.S. District Judge Reed C. O�Connor and pleaded guilty to an indictment charging one count of

Boeing Joins The University of British Columbia In Composite Materials Research

1 Mar 2013 14:14:22 GMT

Boeing has become the founding industrial member of the University of British Columbia�s Composites Research Network (CRN), helping Canadian scientists to turn new discoveries in composite manufacturing

NTSB Rules Pilot Loss Control Of Flight In A Arkansas Plane Crash That Killed 4

1 Mar 2013 14:13:36 GMT

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that the 82 year old former Oklahoma state Senator, commercial rated pilot, Olin Branstetter was responsible for the crash of Piper

ALPA Calls On U.S. Congress To End Sequester Threat Now

1 Mar 2013 14:12:47 GMT

At a news conference held yesterday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l (ALPA), joined members of Congress and travel association representatives in calling for federal lawmakers to

Asian Pacific Countries To Lead Global Demand For Bigger And More Efficient Aircraft

25 Feb 2013 23:05:12 GMT

Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the region by Airbus. The forecast was presented today in Singapore by John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus

Gulfstream�s Largest And Fastest Business Jet, G650 Sets Record

25 Feb 2013 23:04:22 GMT

Gulfstream�s new flagship aircraft, the ultra large cabin, ultra-long range G650, recently established four city pair speed records in five days, connecting cities in the U.S., Middle East and Russia. “The G650, which entered service just over two

NJ Court Rules Against Lawsuit Over Airline Not Taking Cash On In-Flight Purchases

25 Feb 2013 23:03:37 GMT

Today, a New Jersey Appeals Court ruled against a lawsuit that was filed against Continental Airlines. The suit which was filed by a Continental Airlines passenger, Michael Rosen claimed he was unable to

The Pentagon Suspends Flight Operations Of The F-35 Due To An Engine Crack

24 Feb 2013 15:22:06 GMT

A routine engine inspection revealed a crack on an engine blade of the F135 engine installed in F-35A aircraft AF-2 operating at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Engineering teams are shipping the engine's turbine module and its associated hardware to Pratt & Whitney's Engine

FAA Planning for $600 Million 2013 Spending Cuts, ATC facility Closures And Layoffs

23 Feb 2013 19:57:09 GMT

To prepare for the possibility of a budget sequestration on March 1, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making plans to reduce its expenditures by approximately $600 million for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2013

The Gathering Of Warbirds And Legends Our Final Times Together

23 Feb 2013 19:55:22 GMT

The Douglas category is more than full, with a confirmed bevy of venerable DC-3s and C-47s locked in at 17 aircraft. Holding on to Slot Number 1 is “Spooky,� a C-47 gunship, operated by the American Flight Museum of Topeka, Kansas, and

EADS Researchers Battle Against Irksome Winds

22 Feb 2013 15:28:38 GMT

At EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company)Innovation Works, the company�s research center, scientists are working on a system that can identify turbulences and gusts already before the aircraft flies into it

Sequester To Cause Flight Delays And Long Lines For Travelers

22 Feb 2013 15:27:38 GMT

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued strong remarks on the potential impact of looming federal budget cuts on the travel process

The First International Air Meet Of The 21st Century To Be Held In Durant, Oklahoma

22 Feb 2013 00:57:04 GMT

High Velocity Events presents the first annual International Air Meet � Championship Cross Country Air Races to be held June 6-9, 2013 at Durant, Oklahoma

Hawker Beechcraft 390 Jet Crashed Killing Five Of The Seven Onboard

21 Feb 2013 15:05:32 GMT

On Wednesday night about 8:30 PM local time a Hawker Beechcraft 390/Premier I crashed at Thomson-McDuffie County Airport in Thomson, Georgia killing five of the seven people onboard. McDuffie County Sheriff Logan Marshall said the aircraft was completely demolished and there was a fire at the crash site

Airport Officials To Recommend To City Officials A $82 Million Hangar For Google Jets

11 Feb 2013 18:27:45 GMT

San Jos� International Airport (SJC) staff officials plan to recommend Signature Flight Support, a global leader in managing corporate aircraft, be awarded a 50 year lease on the Airport�s West Side to develop and operate a 29 acre, $82 million facility, in which they will manage, most notably, the personal aircraft of the principals at Google, among other clients

Pilots Union Files Court Objection To American Republic Capacity Purchase Agreements

10 Feb 2013 18:20:08 GMT

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int�l. (ALPA), the union that represents the American Eagle pilots, filed a formal objection on Thursday to the capacity purchase agreement recently announced between American Airlines and Republic Airways

World�s First A380 Facility Fully Open For Business

10 Feb 2013 17:14:11 GMT

Dubai Airports and Emirates today announced the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A the home of the A380 and the world�s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at Dubai International

Law Enforcement Seizes 24 Pounds Of Liquid Cocaine At Logan International Airport

10 Feb 2013 17:00:59 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Boston Logan International Airport were not deceived by a traveler�s creative drug concealment method when 24 pounds of a liquid cocaine mixture was discovered

Nemo Causes Numerous Flight Cancelations And Continues To Impact The Northeast

9 Feb 2013 16:51:20 GMT

Nemo, a major winter storm has already brought more than 2 feet of snow together with hurricane force wind gusts across New England and Long Island New York. Blizzard warnings are in effect for the entire coastal section of the northeast including the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area

Sikorsky Begins Delivering Record S-92 Helicopter Order

9 Feb 2013 17:26:54 GMT

Sikorsky Helicopters began delivering the first of 16 completed S-92 helicopters that the Avincis Group will use to provide transportation for its customers� offshore oil and gas crews and for search and rescue.

NTSB Identifies Origin Of JAL Boeing 787 Battery Fire

9 Feb 2013 16:50:31 GMT

NTSB identified the origin of the January 7 battery fire that occurred on a Japan Airlines 787 parked at Boston Logan Airport, and said that a focus of the investigation will be on the design and certification requirements of the battery system.

More Strikes Called For As Iberia Airlines Reduces Its Labor Force And Cut Wages

9 Feb 2013 14:43:35 GMT

This morning a meeting between Iberia management and the six of its unions representing employee groups failed to reach any agreement of the company�s transformation plan. The meeting took place after the union

The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Returns To The California Capital Airshow

9 Feb 2013 14:42:38 GMT

The California Capital Airshow announced that the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will return to Sacramento as the headlining act for the United States Air Force on October 5-6, 2013. Captivating audiences

Easyjet To Install Zonal Drying Technology Onboard An A320 Aircraft

9 Feb 2013 14:40:03 GMT

Easyjet, the UK�s largest airline announced the start of a twelve month trial of an innovative Zonal Dryer system to significantly reduce the weight of its aircraft. February 6, 2013 - The airline is installing

Embry Riddle To Offer Nation�s First Degree In Commercial Space Operations

9 Feb 2013 14:39:13 GMT

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University announced plans to launch the nation�s first bachelor�s degree in Commercial Space Operations during a news conference Wednesday at the 16th Annual FAA

U.S. Air Force Renewed Its NASCAR Partnership With Richard Petty Motorsports

6 Feb 2013 00:04:59 GMT

The Air Force renewed its NASCAR partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car with driver Aric Almirola for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)

NASA's Super-Tiger Balloon Breaks Records While Collecting Data

6 Feb 2013 00:04:20 GMT

A large NASA science balloon has broken two flight duration records while flying over Antarctica carrying an instrument that detected 50 million cosmic rays. The Super Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder

AOPA And ALEA Take Action On NTSB Safety Recommendations

6 Feb 2013 00:03:40 GMT

National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah Hersman praised two organizations for their response to NTSB safety recommendations. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association took action that exceeded the

American Airlines First U.S. Carrier To Fly The 777-300ER Takes First Flight

6 Feb 2013 00:02:51 GMT

Marking an important milestone in its plan to create the industry's most modern, fuel-efficient fleet, American Airlines welcomes the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft into its fleet. American

Transavia Airlines Copilot Locks Out Captain After Stepping Out To Use The Restroom

3 Feb 2013 17:05:56 GMT

Machinists Pensions Survive Hawker Bankruptcy

3 Feb 2013 17:04:54 GMT

Far exceeding the customary expectations of workers at a bankrupt company, a federal bankruptcy judge in New York today approved a settlement that preserves pension benefits for more than 3,000 members of the International

Gulfstream G280 Sets 15 New Speed Records

3 Feb 2013 17:04:08 GMT

Gulfstream new best-in-class G280 aircraft recently set 15 new city-pair speed records as part of the company�s reliability demonstration program. The 250-hour internal testing program, among the most extensive voluntary reliability

Fourth AW169 Helicopter Performs Maiden Flight, Scheduled Certification In 2014

3 Jan 2013 17:03:23 GMT

AgustaWestland, announce that the fourth prototype of the new generation 4.5 ton class light intermediate AW169 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland�s Vergiate plant in Italy. During

UPS Withdraws Offer For TNT Express

31 Jan 2013 03:17:42 GMT

United Parcel Service, Inc. today announced the withdrawal of its Offer for TNT Express. TNT Express N.V. is an international courier delivery services company with headquarters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. The firm has fully owned operations

Capacity Up With New Wake Turbulence Separation Standards At Memphis Airport

31 Jan 2013 03:16:51 GMT

Capacity at Memphis International Airport has increased significantly since the FAA revised wake turbulence separation standards. Memphis Tower and TRACON were the first facilities to apply the new

TSA Officer Sentenced For Conspiring To Smuggle Drugs Through Airport

31 Jan 2013 03:16:10 GMT

Two now-former TSA officers who conspired and attempted to smuggle drugs through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport security have been sentenced by United States District Judge Charles

Russia�s SCAT Airlines Flight 760 Crashes Under Heavy Fog Killing All 21 Onboard

31 Jan 2013 03:15:25 GMT

On Tuesday while landing in bad weather at Almaty International Airport in Russia a Bombardier CRJ200 jet operated by Russia�s SCAT Airlines, Flight 760 cashed killing all 21 onboard. Onboard the aircraft

NORAD Jets Ready To Protect Super Bowl Skies At The Mercedes-Benz Superdome

31 Jan 2013 01:21:08 GMT

Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighter jets, along with interagency partners, have been busy well before Super Bowl Sunday preparing to protect the skies around the Mercedes-Benz

DOT Secretary Lahood Announced That He Will Not Serve For A Second Term

31 Jan 2013 01:20:21 GMT

This morning, Secretary Ray LaHood announced to the employees of the U.S. Department of Transportation that after serving for four years in President Obama�s Cabinet, he would not be

ICE Deports Colombians Convicted Of Conspiracy To Export Fighter Jet Engines To Iran

31 Jan 2013 01:19:36 GMT

Three Colombian nationals were deported Monday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)

Passenger Airline Employment Down 2 Percent

31 Jan 2013 01:18:53 GMT

U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 381,639 workers in November 2012, 2.0 percent fewer than in November 2011, the U.S. Department of Transportation�s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today

Bombardier Aircraft Reports Successful Year On Its NextGen Aircraft Program

27 Jan 2013 16:27:11 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace announced that its Q400 and Q400 NextGen aircraft program wrapped up a successful year in 2012 with up to $2.7 billion US in orders including 50 firm orders and 31 option aircraft, while welcoming

American Airlines To Update Employee Uniforms After More Than 20 Years

27 Jan 2013 16:26:27 GMT

American Airlines has tapped fashion designers Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco of KAUFMANFRANCO to design new, more modern uniforms for its people. This update is another step forward in the

NTSB, Boeing 787 Battery Fire In Boston 'We Have Not Ruled Anything Out'

27 Jan 2013 16:25:29 GMT

In a press conference yesterday, National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman released preliminary findings from the NTSB's ongoing investigation into the January 7

Hawker Beechcraft Moves Closer To Chapter 11 Emergence

27 Jan 2013 16:24:28 GMT

Hawker Beechcraft announced the key creditors voting in the company�s solicitation process have overwhelmingly approved its proposed Joint Plan of Reorganization (Plan)

Republic Airways, American Airlines Sign Long-Term Agreement

24 Jan 2013 23:42:47 GMT

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement with American Airlines to operate 53 Embraer E175 aircraft under the American Eagle brand. The Capacity Purchase Agreement

IATA And European Aviation Partners Launch Plan For Preventing Runway Excursions

24 Jan 2013 23:42:07 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. Runway

Eurocopter Espana�s First Assembled NH90 Helicopter Takes Flight

24 Jan 2013 23:41:28 GMT

Today a ceremony was held for the maiden flight of the first NH90 to be assembled by Eurocopter Espa�a at its facility in Albacete. Following the two NH90 GSPA prototypes manufactured in

US Airways Reports Highest Annual Profit In Company History

24 Jan 2013 23:40:40 GMT

US Airways Group, Inc. reported its fourth quarter and 2012 financial results. For full year 2012, the Company reported a record net profit of $537 million, or $2.79 per diluted share, which excludes net

Alaska Airlines Opening Flight Attendant Base In San Diego

21 Jan 2013 03:28:23 GMT

Alaska Airlines will open a flight attendant base in San Diego on April 1. Between 150 and 200 flight attendants are expected to fly out of San Diego, Alaska's fifth base in its network, which will save the carrier more than $1 million annually in travel-related costs

Sikorsky, Boeing Partner For Joint Multi-Role Future Vertical Lift Aircraft

21 Jan 2013 03:07:25 GMT

Sikorsky Aircraft and Boeing signed a teaming agreement to submit a joint proposal in response to the U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate solicitation for the Army�s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) Phase 1 program

NTSB, JAL 787 Airplane APU Battery Did Not Exceed Its Designed Voltage Of 32 Volts

21 Jan 2013 02:47:03 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board today released a third update on its investigation into the January 7 fire aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Logan International Airport in Boston

Pentagon And U.S. Navy Temporarily Ground The F-35B Fighter Jet

20 Jan 2013 21:25:54 GMT

On Friday the Pentagon and U.S. Navy temporarily grounded the Navy�s most sophisticated jet, the Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jet after an exhaust system propulsion line failure

TSA To Stop Using Airport X-Ray Scanners That Produce Image Of A Naked Body

20 Jan 2013 21:24:32 GMT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported on Friday that is will discontinue the use of the full-body scanners that produce naked like body images at TSA airport check points by June 2013. TSA reported it

Team Of Airmen To Attempt Mount Everest Climb

20 Jan 2013 21:23:44 GMT

Four Air Force Academy graduates may be busy preparing to climb the world's highest peak in May, but they haven't forgotten where mountaineering first began for them: here, climbing Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks as cadets

Airbus Beats Order Target And Sets New Company Record

20 Jan 2013 21:22:59 GMT

Airbus delivered a company record of 588 aircraft to 89 customers (17 new) and exceeded its order target of 650 by winning 914 gross orders. These orders include 305 CEO, 478 NEO, 82 A330/A340s, 40 A350 XWB and nine A380s. Airbus�

Federal Complaint Filed Against UPS For Forcing Pregnant Worker Off The Job

20 Jan 2013 21:22:09 GMT

The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union filed a federal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against UPS for unfairly forcing a pregnant package

FAA Grounds All U.S. Registered Boeing 787 After Battery Incidents

17 Jan 2013 02:42:49 GMT

As a result of an in-flight, Boeing 787 battery incident earlier today in Japan, the FAA will issue an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) to address a potential battery fire risk in the 787 and require operators to temporarily

Industry Group Begins To Study Portable Electronics Use

17 Jan 2013 02:41:59 GMT

Government and industry experts including representatives from the mobile technology and aviation manufacturing industries, pilot and flight attendant groups, and airlines, kicked off their first meeting today to study portable

Airmen Featured In Upcoming Documentary Series

17 Jan 2013 02:41:13 GMT

A six-episode television documentary exploring Air Force combat rescue in Afghanistan through the stories of deployed Airmen will begin airing in February. The show, "Inside Combat Rescue," provides a real-time look at the experiences

Garmin Introduces New Series of Aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM Radios

17 Jan 2013 02:40:24 GMT

Garmin announced a new series of aviation VHF COM and NAV/COM radios, the GTR and GNC series. As the replacement products for the popular SL 30 and SL 40 models, the GTR series COM

UPS Anticipates European Commission To Prohibit Acquisition Of TNT Express

15 Jan 2013 02:16:46 GMT

Ryan International Airlines Goes From Reorganization To Liquidation

15 Jan 2013 02:16:04 GMT

Cessna Citation M2 Light Corporate Jet Begins Initial Production

15 Jan 2013 02:15:24 GMT

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Carson Helicopters for eight alleged serious violations, including exposing its workers to hazards involving hexavalent

FAA Seeks $633,000 In Civil Penalties Against Trans States Airlines

8 Jan 2013 22:07:39 GMT

Private Equity Firm Acquires Spartan College Of Aeronautics And Technology

8 Jan 2013 19:26:32 GMT

Hundreds attend rally at American Eurocopter facility in Columbus, Mississippi. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee joined leaders of EADS