Misidentification Of Runway In Reduced Visibility Contributed To The March 2017 Risk Of Collision With Terrain Of A WestJet Flight
In its investigation report (A17F0052) released Monday, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that unexpected weather conditions on final approach, reduced runway conspicuity, and inadequate flight path monitoring led to a risk of collision with terrain.
Plane Forced To Divert To Gainesville, FL, Lands Safely
The pilot of an Allegiant Airlines Airbus A320 suffered a seizure during a flight from Cincinnati, OH to Punta Gorda, FL Thursday morning, forcing the flight to be diverted to Gainesville, FL.
Calls On Governments To Take A Cautious Approach To The Issue
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) urged governments to take a cautious approach when considering airport privatization. In a unanimously passed resolution, IATA members called on governments to prioritize the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly thought-out privatization.
'Fly Your Ideas' Student Competition Focuses On Digital Solutions For Aerospace
Airbus has launched the sixth Fly Your Ideas competition and invites the next generation of innovators to propose and develop original ideas for the aerospace industry. The biennial competition is a celebration of creativity and innovation to solve real industry challenges.
No Timeline Has Been Established For Such A Labor Action
As the busy summer travel season begins, Frontier Airlines pilots are cautioning customers that the threat of a strike at the airline is a very real possibility until management agrees to pay pilots in line with industry peers.