Emphasize Competency-Based Training For Next Generation Of Aviation Personnel
Boeing has called on the aviation industry to transform aviation training for the next generation of commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians. At the World Aviation Training Symposium in Orlando, FL, Tuesday, Mike Carriker, Boeing Test & Evaluation chief pilot for New Airplane Development, focused on training future aviation personnel to their fullest potential to maximize the capabilities of today's high technology airplanes.
Bill Directs Secretary LaHood To Apply Single Standard To Crew Rest Rules
U.S. Representatives Chip Cravaack (R-MN) and Tim Bishop (D-NY) introduced H.R. 4350, the Safe Skies Act of 2012. Importantly, the bill would ensure that pilot rest requirements apply to all cargo air operations.
Delivery Flight Also Marks First Ever Transpacific Flight Using Biofuel
A 787 Dreamliner on a ferry flight to Japan flew for the first time Monday powered in part by sustainable biofuels. "The 787 is the most environmentally progressive jetliner flying today, combining fuel efficiency and comfort with reduced carbon emissions," said Billy Glover, Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Environment and Aviation Policy.
Successfully Concludes Test Program Led By Bombardier Aerospace, Porter Airlines, Pratt & Whitney Canada And Targeted Growth
Porter Airlines has successfully conducted the first biofuel-powered revenue flight in Canada. The flight marks the conclusion of a test program that was launched in 2010. The airline flew one of its Bombardier Q400 turboprops from its base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Ottawa using a 50/50 blend of biofuel and Jet A1 fuel in one of its engines.
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