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HIMS, A Path Back To The Cockpit

A Substance Abuse Program For All Pilots

According to their website, "HIMS is an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to commercial pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators." That being said, Dr. Ian Fries, a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) out of Vero Beach, Florida who is a HIMS designated AME said that, "the HIMS program is open to all pilots, regardless of whether they are a brand new student pilot with zero hours or a veteran ATP with thousands of hours."

AAR, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance, City Of Norfolk Form Partnership

Adds EAGLE Career Pathway Mentorship Program To A&P Curriculum

AAR joined the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and the City of Norfolk to announce AIM as the newest AAR EAGLE Career Pathway partner at the college’s main campus in Norfolk last week.

British Airways Takes Delivery Of Its First A350-1000

Has A Total Of 18 Of The Aircraft On Order With Airbus

British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A350-1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG). In total, BA has ordered 18 A350-1000s. Iberia which is also part of IAG already operates five of the smaller A350-900s.

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NTSB To Issue 737 MAX Safety Recommendations

Board Chair Robert Sumwalt Reveals Plans At Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt told the Senate Commerce Committee last Wednesday that the board plans to issue a package of recommendations concerning the certification process for the 737 MAX within the next 60 days.

Southwest Offers Human Trafficking Awareness Curriculum To All Employees

Carrier Recognizes 'World Day Against Trafficking In Persons' By Introducing Awareness Course To More Than 59,000 Employees

Southwest Airlines has reiterated its support of the global efforts to eliminate Human Trafficking by launching online curriculum for the airline's more than 59,000 Employees designed to bring greater awareness to the growing epidemic of Human Trafficking. The course is being launched to highlight the United Nations' World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.