Designed To Develop Enhanced Airport Master Record Database Information For Low-Altitude Infrastructure
LZControl has signed a research agreement with the FAA to conduct testing for the purposes of improving the U.S. airport master record (5010) database. FAA and industry safety groups, including the United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), have identified a need to improve and enhance low-altitude infrastructure. Accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive information on heliports, airports, and predesignated medical emergency scene sites has been identified as a critical component to the success of these efforts.
Requests Prompt Release Of Boeing Ungrounding Fix Details
FlyersRights.org, a representative of passengers to the FAA on air safety, has released a detailed White Paper on how the 737 MAX was unwisely certified as safe and has made recommendations on what needs to be done going forward.
To Provide All Ground Handling For New Nonstop Allegiant Flights From Traverse City To Multiple Florida Destinations And Phoenix
Avflight Traverse City will provide ground handling for new Allegiant routes from Capital City Airport (KTVC) in northern Michigan to St. PeteClearwater /Tampa; Orlando-Sanford; and Punta Gorda / Fort Myers, Florida, with a Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona route commencing November 13, 2019.
Airline Plans To Outfit All Widebody And Narrowbody Aircraft With Viasat's Latest In-Flight Connectivity Systems
EL AL Israel Airlines and Viasat have announced they expanded their successful relationship, adding the Boeing 777 widebody fleet to the mix of EL AL aircraft with Viasat's equipment for high-speed in-flight connectivity (IFC). In addition to the Boeing 777 fleet, Viasat equipment currently powers the connectivity experience across EL AL's Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 737-900 and part of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Advances In Treatment Opens The Door For Individuals With ITDM To Become Airline Pilots
The FAA has published in the Federal Register a notice on a Diabetes Protocol for Applicants Seeking to Exercise Air Transport, Commercial, or Private Pilot Privileges. The innovative new protocol makes it possible for airline transport or commercial pilots with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) to potentially receive a special-issuance medical certification.
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