Air Transat Pilots Have Been Negotiating For Almost A Year
Way too close to the Christmas holidays, Air Transat pilots have set the stage for a potential strike later this week. In the official notice to airline management, (as required under the Canada Labour Code), ALPA issued a 72-hour strike notice, which could begin as early as 0300 ET this Wednesday, December 10. “There is still time to avoid a strike but unless significant progress is made at the bargaining table, we will strike if that’s what it takes to achieve a modern contract,” said Capt. Bradley Small, Chair of the Air Transat Master Executive Council (MEC).
Partners Showcase the Battery-Electric R-66 Helicopter Demonstrator
Robinson Helicopters has officially entered the electric arena with an early version of the magniX-powered eR-66, which debuted at this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. The partnership opens the door to a zero-emissions alternative for the ever-popular turbine R66. At the center of the aircraft is the HeliStorm: a 330-kilowatt motor that operates at higher speeds of around 6,000-7,000 rpm. magniX pairs the motor with its Samson battery system, creating the full propulsion package for the eR-66. “This collaboration… will give us a foundation to determine one of the key parameters for a commercial variant that customers can use in all sorts of applications, like training, private use, agriculture, and tourism,” said David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopters. “All those areas have expressed interest in a zero-emissions helicopter.”
As He Released The Brakes To Begin Taxiing, The Brake Pedals Went To The Floor With No Braking Action
Analysis: The pilot reported that during engine start up, he applied the brakes to the cargo airplane and remained stationary while he received a taxi clearance. As he released the brakes to begin taxiing, the brake pedals went to the floor with no braking action. He pumped the brakes several times with no effect, so he feathered both propellers and shut down the engines. The airplane continued to roll and collided with a parked airplane on the ramp.
Aero Linx: T-34 Association, Inc.
The T-34 Association was formed in July 1975 so that individuals purchasing then military surplus T-34As had an organization which would provide support for these aircraft. The idea was to share operating and maintenance information to all members. As the popularity of the T-34 Mentor grew over the years so did the T-34 Association. Today there are over 600 members in the Association and many are not aircraft owners.
Decision Altitude (DA)
A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot does not see the required visual references.
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“Legislation like the Mental Health in Aviation Act is still imperative to hold the FAA accountable for the changes they clearly acknowledge need to be made... We cannot wait years and years for reforms to be cherry-picked while larger systemic issues are swept under the rug.”
Source: From a portion of a statement issued by the Pilot Mental Health Campaign, as the Federal Aviation Administration takes an unusually cooperative step towards pilot mental health reform, reducing the stabilization wait time for approved antidepressant medications from 6 months to just 3. Though this is, in itself, a basic change, it reflects years of industry efforts that seem to finally be getting the attention they deserve.
Following Up On The Initiatives Established With The Affordable Flying Expo, MOSAIC Day Promotes A Posiive Future For All Of Aviation
Attendees and exhibitors of the Affordable Flying Expo were the first to hear about a powerful new initiative for the 52nd annual SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19, 2026. Produced by the Aero-News Network and SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo—on top of our pre-show SNF Innovation Preview, the all-week-long SUN ’n FUN Digital Daily, Morning Brief, Airborne video news programming, and Saturday Flight Live coverage of the day and night airshows (plus dozens of stories and video segments each day)—we’re adding something big. REALLY BIG.
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