Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service
Aero-News Network
RSS icon RSS feed
podcast icon MP3 podcast
Subscribe Aero-News e-mail Newsletter Subscribe

Hide/Show Archive Navigation.

All News

July 07, 2022

Airborne-Flight Training 06.30.22: ALPA Asks Help, Airline Woes, Disabled Pilots

Also: Honda and FlightSafety, USMC DFC, Hartzel 4 Diamond DA40 NG, AEA Cash Prizes

In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from Capt. Joe DePete, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), and Capt. Ryan Muller, chair of ALPA’s Spirit Airlines pilot group, ALPA called on DHS to help prevent U.S. airlines from misusing the “specialty occupation” visa designation that undercuts airline pilot jobs. Ranks of uniformed Southwest Airlines pilots gathered beneath the scorching Texas sun at Dallas Love Field to picket in protest of their treatment by the airline. The show of solidarity drew approximately 1,300 p

Read More

Airborne-Flight Training 06.30.22: ALPA Asks Help, Airline Woes, Disabled Pilots

Also: Honda and FlightSafety, USMC DFC, Hartzel 4 Diamond DA40 NG, AEA Cash Prizes

In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from Capt. Joe DePete, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), and Capt. Ryan Muller, chair of ALPA’s Spirit Airlines pilot group, ALPA called on DHS to help prevent U.S. airlines from misusing the “specialty occupation” visa designation that undercuts airline pilot jobs. Ranks of uniformed Southwest Airlines pilots gathered beneath the scorching Texas sun at Dallas Love Field to picket in protest of their treatment by the airline. The show of solidarity drew approximately 1,300 p

Read More

Aero-TV at SNF22: USAF Thunderbirds; Hit and Myth

Recruit, Retain, Inspire…

In the mythology of the Algonquin peoples, Thunderbirds controlled the upper-world. The Menominee tribe—from which Chief Oshkosh hailed—alleged Thunderbirds delight in deeds of greatness. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Justin Elliot posits the Thunderbird is a beacon of excellence, and a symbol of service to something bigger than one’s self. Colonel Elliot’s assessment might be construed hyperbolic, were it not for the fact that he’s Thunderbird One—Commander and Flight-Leader of the U.S. Air Force’s famed Thunderbirds demonstration squadron.

Read More

Klyde Morris (07.04.22)

It's ALL In The Details, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.07.22)

Aero Linx: Aviation Ornithology Group The new website of the Aviation Ornithology Group - birdstrike.ru. Prevention of bird strikes is a specific problem, which appeared at the same time with the aviation itself. It exists on the edge of aviation and ornithology, two rapidly developing areas of knowledge and practical experience.

Read More

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.07.22): Mode C Intruder Alert

Mode C Intruder Alert A function of certain air traffic control automated systems designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending situations between a tracked target (known IFR or VFR aircraft) and an untracked target (unknown IFR or VFR aircraft) that requires immediate attention/action.

Read More

Advertisement

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.07.22)

“Our next generation motherships are integral to scaling our operations. They will be faster to produce, easier to maintain and will allow us to fly substantially more missions each year. Supported by the scale and strength of Boeing, Aurora is the ideal manufacturing partner for us as we build our fleet to support 400 flights per year at Spaceport America.” Source: Virgin Galactic Chief Executive Officer Michael Colglazier, commenting on the announcement that a Boeing company will be building VG Motherships for their future operations.

Read More




Advertisement

Advertisement

Podcasts

AeroTwitter

© 2007 - 2024 Web Development & Design by Pauli Systems, LC