FAA Completes Project to Prevent More Comms Outages at Newark Airport

The FAA has completed a key fiber optic upgrade at Newark Liberty International Airport, installing a new communications line to prevent further outages like the ones that disrupted operations earlier this year. The new system, announced on July 3, replaces the old single-line connection between Newark and the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) center.

Carrier To Become Launch Operator of Latest-Gen Single-Aisle

Australian airline Qantas Airways will become the launch operator in the Asia-Pacific Region of the Airbus A231XLR, when the aircraft will be delivered from the assembly line in Finkenwerder, Hamburg, Germany,

FAA Approves Middle Georgia State University for Controller Training

Middle Georgia State University will be joining the Federal Aviation Administration’s fight against the air traffic controller shortage through its collegiate training initiative program, known as AT-CTI. It joins six other educational institutions from across the US.

Partnership With Azorra Leasing Proving Productive

Aleutian Airways, operated by Sterling Airways, announced a significant step in its mission of connecting communities within Alaska and beyond. The airline has acquired its first ATR-600 aircraft through a new partnership with Azorra Aircraft Leasing.

Intended For Newly Established Regional Carrier

Algerian flag carrier Air Algérie announced it placed an order for 16 new ATR 72-600 aircraft to be deployed in a newly-unveiled regional airline to be known as Domestic Airline. The new carrier will join three other Air Algérie subsidiaries–Air Algérie Catering, Air Algérie Cargo, and Amadeus Algérie.

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot References Bedford’s Controversial Past

Captain Sully Sullenberger, the pilot who saved 155 people by safely landing an A320 in the Hudson River, has come forward with his thoughts on Trump’s pick to head the FAA: “We all deserve better.” The nominee has made some highly questionable comments regarding pilot experience requirements.