Numerous Factors Considered In Determining The Rankings

AirlineRatings.com has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2018 from the 409 it monitors.

Result Will Be Compliance With Integrated Waveform Baseline

Viasat has been awarded a contract to upgrade the NATO UHF satellite communications (SATCOM) control stations to comply with the Integrated Waveform (IW) baseline. The upgrade gives NATO greater communications interoperability, scalability and flexibility across legacy and next-generation platforms to enhance situational awareness as the battlespace dynamically expands.

First African-American Female Captain For Delta Air Lines Featured At 'Dinner With A Slice Of History'

On February 2, 2018, in honor of Black History Month, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host Dinner with a Slice of History featuring a special presentation by local pilot Stephanie Johnson, the first African-American female captain for Delta Air Lines.

Two-Time Olympian And Patient Champion Will Share Her Positive Story

Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Amy Van Dyken-Rouen is announcing her 2018 collaboration with Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance. As a patient advocate for spinal cord injuries (SCI), Van Dyken-Rouen is teaming up with the medical transport provider to share her positive message with healthcare providers, critical care patients, and their families. Since her spinal cord injury in 2014, Van Dyken-Rouen has emerged as a powerful champion for the patient community she calls "differently-abled".

New Calculations Include Emissions From Global Fires

A new NASA-led study has solved a puzzle involving the recent rise in atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas, with a new calculation of emissions from global fires. The new study resolves what looked like irreconcilable differences in explanations for the increase.

Full-Size Mock-Up Of The Business Jet To Be Exhibited From January 11 To February 3, 2018

Bombardier and Jetex are pleased to announce that the Global 7000 aircraft mock-up will be on display at the flagship Jetex Private Terminal in Dubai from January 8-31, 2018. The full-size mock-up will make its debut in the Middle East to showcase the aircraft's unparalleled spaciousness, luxury, and comfort, as well as its high-end, fully equipped kitchen.

Exclusive, Five-Year Contract To Provide MRO Services For PSA’ Growing Fleet Of Regional Jets

StandardAero has been awarded an exclusive, five-year contract to provide Honeywell RE220 and Honeywell 36-150RJ model auxiliary power units (APUs) maintenance repair and overhaul services/support for PSA Airlines, Inc.’s fleet of CRJ 700/900 and CRJ200 aircraft.  The airline currently operates 121 regional aircraft, with plans to grow to 150 aircraft in the coming years. 

Aircraft Was Found In The African Desert After 70 Years

The restoration of an RAF P-40 Kittyhawk that was found in the African desert is causing a great deal of consternation among aviation historians, but there is apparently nothing that can be done.

Aero Linx: Des Moines International Airport Des Moines International Airport is Iowa's premier commercial and air cargo airport. It moves half of the state's commercial passengers, 75% of its air cargo each year and serves more than 1.8 million passengers per year. It continues to take on a more prominent position in the heart of the United States.

Search And Rescue A service which seeks missing aircraft and assists those found to be in need of assistance. It is a cooperative effort using the facilities and services of available Federal, state and local agencies. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for coordination of search and rescue for the Maritime Region, and the U.S. Air Force is responsible for search and rescue for the Inland Region. Information pertinent to search and rescue should be passed through any air traffic facility or be transmitted directly to the Rescue Coordination Center by telephone.

"I really believe my accident happened so that I can be an example of never giving up and always moving straight ahead. I'm proud to help that message reach even further with Angel MedFlight because they are so special in what they do and how they do it. They didn't care that I was a six-time Olympic gold medalist, or that my husband had won two Super Bowl rings. Whoever you are, they're going to do whatever is right for you." Source: Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, announcing her 2018 collaboration with Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance. As a patient advocate for spinal cord injuries (SCI), Van Dyken-Rouen is teaming up with the medical transport provider to share her positive message with healthcare provid