Florian Guillermet Acknowledges Importance of Two Pilots Amid Push for Automation

European Aviation Safety Chief Florian Guillermet recently demonstrated support for not letting technology push pilots from the cockpit. This comes during a surge of autonomous devices that could potentially launch single-pilot operations (SiPO), causing widespread safety concerns. As of now, EASA is actively evaluating the concept of Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO).

Early-Bird Pricing Available Until January 17th

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) in conjunction with the Vertical Aviation International’s (VAI) Verticon 2025 will be offering a course on how to evaluate proposed or existing heliport facilities, in which participants will earn a U.S. DOT Certificate of Training upon completion.

Dual USB-C Complements Power Pro USB-A and USB-C Ports

Stratus has introduced another charging device to their TSO-certified USB chargers, the Power Max charger with dual USB-C ports, each delivering up to 30 watts of charging power. The new Power Max complements the Power Pro which has one each USB-A and USB-C port, each delivering 15w of power for charging. The two chargers offer flexible charging options for pilots and operators who want options for themselves or for their passengers to accommodate charging any personal device.

CFM Hails Airbus A321XLR On Madrid-Paris Revenue Flight

Iberia Airlines recently initiated revenue service with a flight from Madrid to Paris with the first use of an Airbus A321XLR powered by LEAP engines manufactured by CFM of Cincinnati, Ohio. CFM is a 50-50 joint venture company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines of Courcouronnes, France.

Klyde Looks Behind The Scenes Of Chapter 11

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Airline Continues Investment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Though we got a sneak peek of it last month, United Airlines has formally introduced the new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) livery for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This continues the carrier’s investment in reducing emissions of commercial air transportation. The Dreamliner, registered N24988, took its maiden flight on October 20 in Charleston, South Carolina.

TFD-4000/4100 LCD Displays Replace Collins CRTs

Thomas Global Systems received supplemental type certification (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its TFD-4000/4100 liquid crystal display (LCD) upgrades to replace legacy Collins Aerospace EFD-4076/4077 cathode ray tube (CRT) displays on numerous aircraft models.

Working With Management To Minimize Impact On Pilots

Captain Jason Ambrosi, President of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), responded to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Spirit Airlines by issuing this statement: “ALPA has been in regular discussions with airline management to defend the interests of our pilots, and we will continue to play an active role moving forward in the restructuring process. We will work vigilantly to protect and defend the jobs, benefits, and livelihoods of Spirit pilots..."

From 2022 (YouTube Edition): Engine Company Challenges Convention—and Wins

Viking Aircraft Engines, the Edgewater, Florida-based manufacturer of piston aircraft engines, has fashioned a seemingly humble business-model into a genuine, and genuinely American success story. Viking’s praxis is simple. The company buys new and gently-used, late-model Honda automotive engines, and converts them to aircraft powerplants. Conversion, however, is no simple feat. In point of fact, it’s a downright complex process comprising extensive modification of the engine’s cylinder heads, valve-train, cam chain, pistons, oil-syste

An Examination Of The Engine Revealed That A Bracket For The Fuel/Air Mixture Cable Had “Bent And Overextended...”

Analysis: The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to test cooling plenum changes that he had recently made to the experimental amateur-built airplane’s automotive conversion engine. After takeoff on the planned flight in the airport traffic pattern, the pilot heard over the radio that another airplane was inbound to the airport for touch-and-go landings, so he flew away from the airport and performed ground reference maneuvers. Shortly after, the pilot returned to the traffic pattern, entering on the upwind leg. Upon turning onto the crosswind leg, his engine began to “sputter&rdq

Aero Linx: International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue and Structural Integrity (ICAF) The International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue and Structural Integrity (ICAF) was formed in 1951 (under the name “International Committee on Aeronautical Fatigue”) in response to growing concerns regarding fatigue problems in metal aircraft structures. ICAF is an informal organization that consists of the General Secretary and the National Delegates from the seventeen member countries. In 2010 the name was changed to the present one in order to clarify that the scope of the committee had broadened over the years and now also includes topics such as damage formation and growth in composite

Feathered Propeller A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation. Normally used to indicate shutdown of a reciprocating or turboprop engine due to malfunction. 

“ALPA has been in regular discussions with airline management to defend the interests of our pilots, and we will continue to play an active role moving forward in the restructuring process. We will work vigilantly to protect and defend the jobs, benefits, and livelihoods of Spirit pilots. As we navigate through Spirit’s bankruptcy process, we will ensure that management does not take the opportunity to weaken or unfairly alter collective bargaining through the bankruptcy courts..." Source: Part of an ALPA statement issued as a result of the Spirit Airline bankruptcy filing.