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The internet is abuzz after a copy of a letter that ANN has confirmed as having been written by the head of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) to the CEO of Frontier Airlines, was published on the web. NAPO President Michael McHale wrote, "...I write to you in regards to an incident that occurred at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 23, 2020, in which a Federal Air Marshal (FAM) boarding a Frontier Airlines plane was told to remove his America
Careful Study of Available Dates and Options Results in Selection of January 28-30, 2021
NEW dates for the 2021 DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase have been confirmed by DSAS Boss, Jana Filip, after several days of consultation with her key volunteers, suppliers, and experts in various topic areas. "We wanted, upon receiving word of the postponement of the November show, to look at late January for a new show date, but had to be sure that we were reasonably free of conflicts, would still field the necessary resources, and have a weather prognosis to support the event. And we do. We are now happy to confirm January 28-30, 2021 as the new event date for the 2021 DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase."
Gogo has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Commercial Aviation business to Intelsat S.A. for $400 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The Gogo Board of Directors has approved the transaction. Intelsat expects to finance the transaction utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its $1 billion debtor-in-possession credit facility and has obtained support from key economic stakeholders, as well as approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, to complete the acquisition. The transaction, which is expected to close before the end of the first quarter 2021, remains subject to customary closing conditions and certain regulatory approvals.
The FAA And Transport Canada Have Had Their Chance, Now It's EASA's Turn
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reports that it has been steadily, and in close cooperation with the FAA and Boeing, to return the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to service as soon as possible, but only (of course) once it is convinced it is safe. While Boeing still has some final actions to close off, EASA judges the overall maturity of the re-design process is now sufficient to proceed to flight tests. These are a prerequisite for the European agency to approve the aircraft’s new design. EASA has been working with the FAA and Boeing to schedule its flight tests, a process which has been hindered by COVID-19 travel restrictions between Europe and the United S
Gives New Meaning To Flying Home From A Fun Weekend...
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the “Thunderbirds,” will be flying over the Las Vegas metropolitan area during their return flights to Nellis Air Force Base from air shows outside the city limits. The Thunderbirds, in conjunction with McCarran International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base, are integrating the flyovers to showcase their appreciation and support to the city, provide inspiration to local residents and visitors and strengthen the Air Force’s partnership with the local community. “We’re excited and honored to incorporate a flyover of Las Vegas into our flyingoperations,” said Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and lea
The B-29 Doc Flight Experience Tour will land in Terre Haute, IN, for B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides Sept. 26 and 27, 2020. Doc will arrive at Terre Haute Airport Saturday, September 26, and will be available for warbird rides Saturday evening, Sept. 26 and Sunday morning, Sept 27. The tour stop in Terre Haute will be hosted by Hoosier Aviation (581 S Airport St, Terre Haute, IN 47803). The flight schedule for the B-29 Doc Flight Experience rides will be 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sept. 26 and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Sept. 27.
It's been a tough day for a Navy flight crew... An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 120 Fleet Replacement Squadron onboard Naval Station Norfolk, crashed in the vicinity of Wallops Island, Aug. 31. A Navy spokesperson noted that, "“The E-2 crashed at approximately 3:50 p.m. The two pilots and two crew members bailed out of the aircraft safely through the main cabin door. At the time of the crash, the E-2 was conducting a training flight... The pilots and aircrew bailed out of the aircraft using parachutes located in the aircraft. The crew are required to strap on the parachutes when they get aboard the aircraft.” The aircraft reportedly came down in the middle of a
Increases MD 530F Helicopter's Internal Max Gross Take-Off Weight (MGTOW) From 3,100 To 3,350 Lb.
MD Helicopters has received FAA certification to increase its MD 530F single engine helicopter's internal max gross take-off weight (MGTOW) from 3,100 to 3,350 lb. This increase allows the MD 530F to support extended range, increased mission versatility, more time on target, and additional mission equipment options. "We're pleased to provide our current and future MD 530F customers expanded versatility with a 250-pound increase in allowable weight," says Nick Nenadovic, Vice President, Aftermarket and Customer Support.
From 2010: Attendees Experience a Bird's Eye View of AirVenture
This July, over 578,000 aviation enthusiasts flocked to EAA AirVenture held at Wittman Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Roughly 10,000 aircraft attended the event, including three Bell 47 G-2 Helicopters offering passenger rides for lucky visitors. Each year, AirVenture attendees can experience a truly unique bird’s eye view of the world’s most celebrated aviation event. Operating every day, flights depart from the EAA AirVenture Pioneer Airport, styled as a typical airport from the 1930s and exhi
During The Takeoff, The Airplane Departed Controlled Flight
On August 20, 2020, about 1543 central daylight time, a Beech 200 airplane, N198DM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rockford, Illinois. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 positioning flight. The purpose of the flight was to relocation the airplane to the pilot's home base near Wayne, Illinois. The airplane was at Chronos Aviation, LLC (a 14 CFR Part 145 repair station) at the Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois, for maintenance work. Preliminary flight track data showed the pilot initiated a takeoff from runway 19 at RFD. During the takeoff, the airplane depart
Aero Linx: The International Air Cargo Association
TIACA is The International Air Cargo Association and the unique international not-for-profit association representing and uniting all parts of the air cargo industry: shippers, forwarders, ground handlers, airports, airlines, manufacturers, IT providers, etc. TIACA members are traditional players and new entrants, small, medium and large companies with regional and global reach. Launched in the early 1990s, our roots go back to 1960, when a committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers in the USA launched the first Air Cargo Forum to explore the needs of the emerging air cargo industry.
Designated Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF)
In Alaska, in addition to being designated for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating airport traffic control tower, a CTAF may also be designated for the purpose of carrying out advisory practices for operations in and through areas with a high volume of VFR traffic.
“We’re excited and honored to incorporate a flyover of Las Vegas into our flying operations. This route change allows us to provide a visual display of our appreciation, commitment and support to our hometown on a routine basis.”
Source: Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbirds commander and leader, discussing the interesting addition they have made to their procedures when returning home after a weekend airshow. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the “Thunderbirds,” will hence forth be flying over the Las Vegas metropolitan area during their return flights to Nellis Air Force Base from air shows outside the city limits.
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