Remainder Of The Snowbirds 2020 Air Demonstration Season Has Been Cancelled

It's OK for CT-114 Tutors to return to the air... The Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division, Brigadier-General Denis O’Reilly, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet. The operational pause was implemented following a Snowbirds CT-114 Tutor accident in Kamloops, B.C. on May 17, which resulted in the death of Captain Jennifer Casey, the Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer. “The risk analysis for the CT-114 Tutor fleet undertaken by the airworthiness authorities and their teams of experts was detailed and thorough. I have the utmost confidence in their work, and the mitigation measures developed. These measures will enable the fleet to return to fl

HUD On The Global 7500 Aircraft Is Equipped With Enhanced And Synthetic Vision Systems

Bombardier has delivered the first Global 7500 aircraft equipped with a dual head-up display (HUD). This first-in-class capability provides additional safety and redundancy to what is already the most advanced and pilot-friendly cockpit in business aviation. “The delivery of the first Global 7500 aircraft with a dual HUD showcases our outstanding commitment to safety,” said Michel Ouellette, Senior Vice President, Program Management and Engineering, Bombardier Aviation. “This cockpit is designed to put technology and automation at the service of the crew, rather than creating technology that the crew has to manage.” The sophisticated HUD

Also: Eastern Michigan University, Vermont CAP Wing, Navy’s 1st Black Female TacAir Pilot, 737 MAX 8 FlightSim

Pipistrel has hit the big-time, as one of the aviation world's most iconic products is featuring the Virus SW 121. In partnership with Microsoft, the Pipistrel Virus SW 121 is one of the PREMIUM aircraft available in their new, long-awaited, Microsoft Flight Simulator Program, which is scheduled for release on August 18. Described as a 'highly accurate' model of the Pipistrel Virus SW 121, this will be one of the planes available to fly in the Premium Deluxe Edition. Liberty University Sc

P-VSL Pilots Will Be Paid 50 Hours Per Month Until They Reach Age 65

Recently, all 502 United Airlines pilots who bid for Pilot Voluntary Separation Leaves (P-VSL), received awards. In accordance with Letter of Agreement 20-03, P-VSL pilots will be paid 50 hours per month until they reach age 65. They will also receive full contributions to their retirement accounts, active medical and pass travel, and other benefits in exchange for beginning separation leaves prior to their retirement date. “We are pleased that every pilot who requested early separation received an award under the advantageous terms we bargained,” said MEC Chairman Captain Todd Insler.

'Air Carriers Of All Sizes Are Warning Of Unavoidable Employee Layoffs'

The Regional Airline Association has confirmed the news that ExpressJet would be accelerating its previously announced wind-down plan to September 30. ExpressJet employed 2,800 individuals and served more than 100 airports in North America. The Administration and Congress went into recess with a giant question mark hovering over whether the CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP) will be extended. The PSP program is a critical pass-through program that has helped to keep airline employees on payroll, mitigated the economic harm associated with mass furloughs, and assured the ready-status of workers so that airlines can maintain air service to communities large and small as our

From 2019: A Week-Long Program Open To Young People Ages 13-19

The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers a lot of programs designed to foster interest in model aviation. One of those is Camp AMA, a week-long summer camp program at the organization's headquarters in Muncie, IN. According to the AMA website, the cost of the camp includes instruction time, meals, lodging, and nighttime activities. Campers will get the chance to work personally with some of the best RC pilots in the world, including Nick Maxwell, Andrew Jesky, AC Glenn, and RJ Gritter. The AMA Youth Ambassadors will help the campers work

Company Allegedly Conducted Illegal Charter Flights

The FAA has been on the warpath lately with a series of fines and certificate actions that are creating concern and a sense of caution throughout the aviation community. The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $576,400 civil penalty against Bluefin Aviation Services of Opa-Locka, Fla., for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges that in September 2019 and October 2019, Bluefin conducted at least 26 illegal for-hire flights using a Cessna 402B airplane to transport passengers or cargo between airports in Florida and the Bahamas. The flights were illegal because Bluefin did not hold an Air Carrier or Operating Certificate, or Ope

Will Be Operated As A Joint Facility With Jet Aviation

Gulfstream has opened a new company-owned service center at Palm Beach International Airport. The facility, shared with Jet Aviation, will have a hangar for each company and shared office space. “Gulfstream has had a presence in Palm Beach for almost 20 years with the capability to accommodate all Gulfstream models,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Support. “We are excited to open a state-of-the-art facility that will offer world-class service to a greater number of Gulfstream aircraft simultaneously. The Palm Beach service center is well-positioned to support customers in domestic and international markets, including South America.”

The Left Engine Started "Surging" And Rapidly Began To Lose Power

On August 1, 2020, about 1000 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-31-325, Canadian registration C-GXKS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Sumter, South Carolina. The pilot and co-pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 aerial observation flight. According to the pilot-in-command (PIC), he and the co-pilot had been flying mapping flights for the United States Geological Survey group. The PIC stated they had scanners weighing about 800 lbs on board and they would fly about 300 ft. above ground level in a grid pattern while mapping. He further stated that he personally fueled the inboard an

AD 2020-17-08 Describes The Unsafe Condition As Insufficient Electrical Bonding Of The Wing Lightning Protection Panels

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL airplanes with wing lightning protection panels installed. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient electrical bonding of the wing lightning protection panels. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective September 14, 2020.

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Approach Gate An imaginary point used within ATC as a basis for vectoring aircraft to the final approach course. The gate will be established along the final approach course 1 mile from the final approach fix on the side away from the airport and will be no closer than 5 miles from the landing threshold.

“The risk analysis for the CT-114 Tutor fleet undertaken by the airworthiness authorities and their teams of experts was detailed and thorough. I have the utmost confidence in their work, and the mitigation measures developed. These measures will enable the fleet to return to flying operations." Source: Brigadier-General Denis O’Reilly, Commander 2 Canadian Air Division, commenting on the decision to lift the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet. The operational pause was implemented following a Snowbirds CT-114 Tutor accident in Kamloops, B.C. on May 17, which resulted in the death of Captain Jennifer Casey, the Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer.