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Airborne 12.14.16: Sleepy ATC, Iran Boeing Order, Balloon Accident NTSB Update

Also: Pilots Claim Fuel Problem, Tecnam Astore, EASA, SpaceX Delays, Marine Pilot Lost, Offutt AirShow, FL BizJets

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 2:30 in the morning. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates that the police found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana. Boise police arrived at the airport and attempted to contact the controllers through the security call system. It’s r

John Glenn Gymnasium At Muskingum University Honors Its Namesake

Facility Was Lighted Last Friday And Will Remain Lighted Through The End Of December

John Glenn Gymnasium, named in 1962 to honor Muskingum University's distinguished alumnus and trustee, is lighted in tribute throughout the rest of December.

Airborne 12.13.16: Twitter v Air Force 1, ICAS Honors Stein, Breitling Flyboard

Also: 12 Planes Of Christmas, Aero-Calendar, ACJ320neo, Yuneec Boss, UAL Mechanics, Boeing Forecast, Gunslingers CoC

According to a report, pressure on Boeing from President-elect Donald Trump could force the planemaker to make changes in the new Air Force One aircraft on order from the U.S. Air Force in an effort to cut costs, as Trump has suggested in a Tweet and a television interview. CNBC reports that if Trump insists on cutting costs for the new plane, it could mean that some components considered critical by the Air Force could be subcontracted or left out altogether, which could