The Boeing 737 Max was once again approved to fly passengers after two accidents resulting in the loss of over three hundred lives. While the investigations are over we need to look back. In May of 1979 an American Airlines maintenance foreman decided it would be faster and more cost effective to do engine work […]
Month: December 2020
Intellisense Systems Introduces IWOS as Replacement for Permanent and Portable Weather Stations
Intellisense Systems, Inc., has introduced the Integrated Weather Observation System, or IWOS. The IWOS ushers in a new era for weather stations by packaging highly accurate environmental-sensing tools into a compact, rugged, and customizable unit that can replace over a dozen sensor components and their corresponding wires and cables. The system can integrate up to […]
WAI Congratulates the 2021 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2021 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored during the Virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 11-12, 2021. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021. The 2021 Pioneer Hall of […]
Piper Certifies and Delivers First Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pilot 100. The Pilot 100, which was announced during Sun-n-Fun in 2019, is the value priced addition to Piper’s trainer-class line. Following certification, Piper began deliveries to its launch customer, American Flyers, who will be taking delivery […]
U.S. DOT Supports Record Number of Licensed Commercial Space Launches
The U.S. Department of Transportation is having a record year with supporting 35 licensed commercial space launches thus far in 2020 with the potential for even more before the year ends. The prior record of 33 was established in 2018. “The record number of launches demonstrates this administration’s commitment to support the innovation and growth […]
Aspen Flight Academy to Welcome New ALSIM AL40 Simulator
The Aspen Flight Academy in Colorado, a one-of-a-kind program that offers every Aspen High School student the chance to experience flight and learn about careers in aviation, will receive a new ALSIM AL40 simulator. An exact replica of Diamond’s DA40 NG aircraft, this will be the first AL40 in North America. The high fidelity AL40 […]
American Airlines Names Meghan Montana Vice President and Treasurer
American Airlines announced today that Meghan Montana has been promoted to Vice President and Treasurer. In her expanded role, Montana will be responsible for the airline’s treasury activities, including corporate finance, global banking and cash management, as well as fleet transactions, asset management, insurance and fuel procurement. She will report to American’s Chief Financial Officer […]
NCDOT Launches 2021 Aviation Art Contest, Added Incentives
The N.C. Department of Transportation is again bringing together art and aviation, as the agency hosts the 2021 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme is ‘A Friendlier World with Air Sports.’ Hot air balloons, stunt pilots, airshows and so much more bring people together and creates friendships that connect people from all over […]
NBAA Welcomes Prompt FAA Action to Keep Pilots Flying as COVID Vaccines Roll Out
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed prompt action by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson and acting Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Brett Wyrick to ensure pilots may be vaccinated against COVID-19 without risk to their medical certificate. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency-use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine late Friday evening, […]
Canada’s Flair Airlines Announces Garth Lund as Chief Commercial Officer
Flair Airlines announces the appointment of Mr. Garth Lund as Chief Commercial Officer. A world-class Ultra Low-Cost Carrier (ULCC) executive, Mr. Lund will join Flair from Europe’s highest-performing airline, Wizz Air. At Wizz Air, Mr. Lund was most recently the Head of Financial Planning and Controlling, with previous roles including Head of Pricing and Revenue […]
