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June 05, 2015

NTSB Releases First–Ever Video Companion To Accident Report

Designed To Reach Pilots And Others With Lessons Learned From The Accident

The NTSB has released an 8-minute video that focuses on the key lessons that pilots can learn from the investigation of a UPS cargo plane crash in Birmingham, AL in August 2013.

Announces Funding For Eight Supersonic Research Projects

Quieter, greener supersonic travel is the focus of eight studies selected by NASA’s Commercial Supersonic Technology Project to receive more than $2.3 million in funding for research that may help overcome the remaining barriers to commercial supersonic flight.

Alternative Jet Fuel Made From Wood Scraps Left Over After Forest Harvest

It's not exactly a wood-burning airplane ... but Alaska Airlines is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the tree limbs and branches that remain after a forest harvest.

Flight Dispatchers Also Ratify New Agreement

Meteorologists for Southwest Airlines represented by the Transport Workers Union (TWU 550) have approved their first-ever collective bargaining agreement following certification by the National Mediation Board late last year. The Company praised the efforts of the negotiating teams at a signing ceremony on Monday (June 1) and said that the inaugural agreement will provide adjusted wage-scale step increases and opportunities for individual and Company performance-based bonuses.

A Peaceful Resurrection For A Valued Wartime Boeing PT-17

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN Special Correspondent Michael Maya Charles had the opportunity to talk with a young man about his career in aircraft restoration. While standing in front of a beautifully restored Stearman biplane, we find out that Mike Porter has restored more airplanes than seems possible for his age.

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ICAO Honored by Canada's House Of Commons And Senate

Back-To-Back Ceremonies Held In Ottawa

The importance to Canada and global relevance of the Montréal-based International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was recognized by all Members of Canada’s House of Commons and Senate yesterday, with the UN aviation body’s most senior officials being applauded by both Houses during special back-to-back ceremonies.