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July 19, 2012

New Analysis Explores Aviation Growth In Africa

OAG: Capacity Has Grown, But Not Investment In Infrastructure

Africa airport infrastructure development and investment must be improved for the continent's Aviation industry to continue to grow, according to OAG's latest Aviation Market Insight Report released Monday.

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International Aerospace Consortium 'Fly By Wireless' Initiative Unveiled

Hopes To Reduce Weight Of Wire In Aircraft By Up To 30 Percent

Following the formation of a partnership with NASA, CANEUS (Canada-Europe-US-Asia) Aerospace network and key aerospace stakeholders are teaming up to develop less-wire and fly-by-wireless (FBW) capabilities. The partnership projects to reduce aggregate wire weight by approximately 10%-30% overall and 70%-90% for critical components, contributing to improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and potential failure points, and improved operational performance.

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Commercial Pilot Attempts To Steal SkyWest Commuter Jet

Suspected In His Girlfriends Murder, The Pilot Damaged The Airplane And Terminal While Taxiing, Committed Suicide

A pilot for SkyWest Airlines attempted to steal a 50-seat regional jet from St. George Municipal Airport (KSGU) in St. George, UT, on Tuesday while allegedly on the run suspected of the murder of his girlfriend in Colorado Springs.

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Continental, United Pilots Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike

Nearly All Of Those Casting Ballots Supported 'Withdrawal Of Services' If Required

Pilots at legacy United Airlines and legacy Continental Airlines have overwhelmingly authorized a legal withdrawal of service pursuant to the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Nearly 94% (93.9%) of the eligible pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), took part in the ballot, with 99% voting in support of a withdrawal of services, if required.

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