737 MAX-10 FAA Certification Pending

Boeing has announced the sale of 42 737 MAX-10 airliners to WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline and the ninth-largest air-carrier in North America. The deal includes options for an additional 22 jets. The agreement occasions the largest-ever one-time sale of 737-MAX aircraft, and speaks to renewed air-carrier and public faith in the beleaguered family of twin-engine, narrowbody jets.

News/Analysis and Opinion By ANN Editor-In-Chief/CEO Jim Campbell Hi folks… It's been a while since I pontificated via ‘Barnstorming,’ but it's been kinda busy here as we continue to build up back everything in the aftermath of a tough couple of years, and as we reflect aggressively on the state of aviation. Do not mistake my silence for disinterest… But more as a time to reflect, strategize, and build on the platforms that I started with Aero-News, Kindred Spirit Press, Airborne, the Hoover Foundation, and other projects. As a matter of fact; after nearly 50 years of writing about aviation, and utilizing a fair part of that to speak out on behalf of all things aeron

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The FAA has denied Republic Airways’s request to halve the flight time requirements for graduates of its Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy—a Part 141 flight-school operated by the Indianapolis-based air-carrier. In its decision, the FAA asserted: “After full consideration of Republic’s petition for exemption and the public comments, the FAA has determined that the relief requested is not in the public interest and would adversely affect safety.” Top Aces Corp has announced its selection for the US Air Force Combat A

Aero Linx: Community and Airport Partnership for Safe Operation CAAPSO was founded in 2017 as a partnership between parties interested in securing the future of Reid-Hillview airport. CAAPSO is a not-for-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) (EIN 35-2606912) corporate organization and a chapter of the California Pilots Association (CAL Pilots).  CAAPSO started through the joint collaboration of a diversified group of founding members, including: Local FBOs (Fixed Base Operators: Fuel, Training, Maintenance, Rentals) San Jose State University – Aviation Department RHV tenants (Pilots/Aircraft Owners/Flying Clubs) Av

Light Gun

A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove anticipated pilot actions  where radio communication is not available. The light gun is used for controlling traffic operating in the vicinity of the airport and on the airport movement area.

“The significant delay in issuing this rule means that more than 2,000 passenger aircraft were ordered or delivered without these security barriers, so the FAA should apply the rule retroactively to include all of these aircraft.  And given that aircraft manufacturers already offer these security features as an option, there is no reason to take two years to require compliance with the rule.” Source: Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA president, pushing hard, once again for secondary barriers to be the future of air travel in order to avoid 9/11 type intrusions.