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Military helicopter crash in Venezuela leave 4 dead, 1 survives

Venezuela's defense minister says a military helicopter has crashed during a training flight, killing four servicemen.

FAA to reopen fatigue rules for cargo pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration will revisit a decision to exempt cargo airlines from new rules to prevent pilot fatigue, saying it made "errors" in cost calculations used to justify the ...

Boeing Announces Final Leg of 787 Dream Tour

EVERETT, Wash., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dream Tour will draw to a close with a seventh leg of international trips. During the tour, a refurbished flight test airplane has ...

First Aviation Announces Management Changes

WESTPORT, Conn., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First Aviation Services Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FAVS) today announces several senior executive changes at the Company and its operating subsidiary.Mr. Andrew R. ...

Jetstar adds flights to Chinese island

With an eye to China's travelling middle class, Jetstar has started a four-times-weekly service from Haikou.

AI to prune operations if pilots' strike continues

New Delhi/Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) The government is considering to further curtail Air India's international operations, if a group of pilots continue their strike, which has already lasted for 11 days and has cost the airline a Rs.200 crore loss, officials said.

Report: Bird caused Camp Pendelton helicopter crash that left 2 Marines dead

AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter collided with a red-tailed hawk, killing the two Marines on board; Report called event unavoidable

Report: Bird strike caused Camp Pendelton helicopter crash that left 2 Marines dead

AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter collided with a red-tailed hawk, killing the two Marines on board; Report called event unavoidable

High Performance Aviation, LLC, Announces Relocation to Sugar Land, Texas

High Performance Aviation, LLC, Announces Relocation to Sugar Land, Texas High Performance Aviation, LLC, a leader in the Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) flight training industry, has relocated its headquarters from Conroe, Texas to Sugar Land, Texas. High Performance Aviation, LLC has provided factory accepted flight training for aircraft owners throughout North America from the Lone Star ...

Thanking the Academy, in advance

We know all you readers, like us, lie awake nights wondering how the story of former Cal QB Joe Ayoob’s world-record paper airplane winging could successfully transition to feature film.

Is It Fair That A Quarterback Set The Record For Paper Airplane Tossing?

Some purists say you should design and throw your own creations. But the world record is now held by a former college quarterback who was brought in by a paper plane enthusiast to do the tossing.

This airplane community has hangars instead of garages.

450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron is Reborn Under Historical Number

KINGSTON, ONTARIO-- - The reactivation of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, which is to be the home of the Canadian Forces' Chinook Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter, was formalized on May 2, 2012, by an ...

'I have an airplane hangar in my front yard'

Like so many Americans across the nation, Julie Clark commutes to work. But she doesn't drive, walk or even take a bus or train. Instead, she flies a plane.

Helicopter crash which killed two U.S. Marines and started 120 acre bush fire was caused by collision with a bird

The AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter went down at Southern California's Camp Pendleton last September in a crash which killed two marines and caused an enormous bush fire which destroyed 120 acres of land.

Bird strike caused fatal US Marine helicopter crash in California: investigators

APA AH-1W "Cobra" helicopter, the same type of helicopter investigators say was brought down following a bird strike in September. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A state-of-the-art attack helicopter that crashed in southern California last September killing two US Marines was brought down by a bird strike, investigators have concluded. The...

Report: Bird strike caused Marine helicopter crash that killed 2 Camp Pendleton Marines

A bird strike caused a deadly helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines, according to a Marine Corps investigation.

Layoffs expected as airplane engine company leaves Mattituck

Teledyne Technologies is closing its airplane engine overhaul facility at Mattituck Airbase on June 15, a decision that will put about 20 people out of work. Facility director Michael Gifford said he delivered the news to employees last Thursday after three to four “very difficult” years in the general aviation business proved poisonous for the [...]

Report: Bird strike caused Marine helicopter crash

A bird strike caused a deadly helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines, according to a Marine Corps investigation.

Leaders of UAL pilots' union call for strike vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pilots' union leaders at United Continental Holdings , parent of the world's biggest carrier United Airlines, called on Thursday for its members to hold a strike vote after failing to agree on a contract after two years of talks with management. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents pilots who flew for what were United and Continental Airlines before the ...

Deadly helicopter crash caused by bird

A bird strike caused a helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton in September that killed two Marines, a Marine Corps investigation concluded.

United, Continental pilots cleared to call a strike vote

Leaders of the United Airlines and Continental Airlines pilot unions received authority Thursday to call for a strike vote if the groups are released from mediated negotiations with the airline.

United pilots may hold strike vote

The unions for pilots at United Airlines said on Thursday that they may vote to authorize a strike in the future.No date for a vote has been set, and pilots can't walk off the job until after a complicated ...

Helicopter Service Company to Open Centralized Call Center

Moscow/17 May 2012 – Helicopter Service Company (HSC), a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defense industry holding Oboronprom, is moving ahead with the creation of an integrated system of aftersales servicing of Russian-made helicopters.

AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. Releases Company Activity Update

HOUSTON, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AvStar Aviation Group, Inc. (AvStar) (OTC Pink: AAVGE) today released the following company activity update.AvStar management feels it has the basis for an agreement ...

Jazz Aviation LP wins international Aviation Safety Award

HALIFAX, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") received top honours at the 2012 European Safety Management Symposium, hosted by Baines Simmons, by besting a list of finalists to win ...

New seasonal flights between Kauai, Portland, Ore.

2012 Hess Miniature Toy Truck Takes Off May 25

NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hess Corporation today announced the latest addition to the company's Miniature Truck series – a limited edition Hess Toy Truck and Airplane.For the past 15 years, ...

Aurora Aviation SA Announces Co-Operation With Fujairah International Airport

FUJAIRAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-- - Aurora Aviation SA has announced today during the EBACE Aviation Convention in Geneva that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fujairah International ...

Air Canada Re-Launches Daily Non-Stop Seasonal Flights between St. John's, NL and London Heathrow; Easy and Fast ...

Air Canada Re-Launches Daily Non-Stop Seasonal Flights between St. John's, NL and London Heathrow; Easy and Fast Connecting Flights Across Europe

Pilots' predeliction for high life could bring down Air India

The high-life of Indian pilots and crew has plunged its national carrier into a nosedive towards bankruptcy, the country's aviation minister has revealed, with staff stealing whisky and caviar and being chauffeured in limousines to five star hotels.

Newcastle Aviation’s Quality Credentials Upgraded to Esteemed AS 9120 – Revision A

Newcastle Aviation Partners has successfully completed its rigorous Quality Management System upgrade to AS9120 Revision A, putting Newcastle in the top 10% of all Aerospace Distributors worldwide.

Air Force's F-22 Pilots Aren't Safe Yet

While the two Air Force pilots granted whistleblower status while refusing to fly the F-22 Raptor are safe from harm's way, that can't be said for the 200 other F-22 pilots.

Virgin Atlantic to let passengers on some flights use cellphones

What's the first thing passengers do when they land? Turn on their cellphones and make a call.

Get a better airplane seat automatically

If MySeatFinder finds a seat that more closely matches your preferences (such as window or aisle), it promises to book it for you on your behalf.

Investigation of Direct Air finances sought

WORCESTER - Already the subject of a federal probe by transportation regulators, the defunct charter service Direct Air soon may be facing a far-reaching investigation of its finances by the bankruptcy trustee.

Asia Aviation sets IPO price near top of range - sources

BANGKOK, May 17 (Reuters) - Asia Aviation Pcl, owner of theThai affilate of Malaysian-based budget carrier AirAsia Bhd, has set an initial public offering (IPO) price of 3.7baht ($0.12) a share to raise ...

Charter schools 'won't be blueprint of overseas'

The steering committee for charter schools is promising it won't just be taking a blueprint of the programme from overseas and rolling it out in New Zealand.

American Airlines wants to add Brazil flights

American Airlines, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, is seeking permission to add more flights to Brazil.

Canadian Aviation Icons Merge to Offer Innovative Fractional Jet Ownership Program

CAE acquires Oxford Aviation Academy for C$314 million strengthening its global leadership position and footprint and ...

MONTREAL, CANADA-- - - CAE has acquired Oxford Aviation Academy , an industry-leading provider of aviation training and crew sourcing services for C$314 million. This acquisition strengthens CAE's leadership ...

US restricts flights of F-22 jets over safety worries

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to restrict flights of its most advanced fighter jet, the F-22, after some pilots complained of dizzy spells and blackouts, officials said Tuesday.

New Look, Features Now Offered by Air Charter Marketplace

JetCharters.com launches new look and features to its popular air charter marketplace which now features over 700 aircraft and 200 charter operators.Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 For nearly a year, the JetCharters.com Worldwide Air Charter Marketplace has positioned itself as the one-stop solution for private jet travelers with more than 700 aircraft and 200 operators ready to meet their ...

Liberty Jet is Proud to Announce That Revolution Air is Now Part of the Liberty Family.

ISLIP, N.Y., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Liberty Jet Management, one of the fastest growing operators in the Northeast announced today that Revolution Air, one of the premier aircraft charter brokers ...

Singapore Air halts Greece, Abu Dhabi flights

Singapore Airlines Ltd. says it will cancel its flights to Greece and Abu Dhabi because of weak passenger demand.

US Airways considers nonstop Asia flights from Philadelphia International

Philadelphia will be the US Airways hub for nonstop flights to Asia if the airline launches service to China, Japan or Turkey, airline officials said. Currently, the only nonstop flight to Asia from Philadelphia International Airport is a US Airways flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. Philadelphia is the largest metro area in the country without nonstop service to other cities in Asia.

In-Flight Calling: Coming Soon to an Airplane Near You

Hitting the friendly skies doesn't necessarily mean you can't make a mobile phone call -- at least if you're flying on one of Virgin's new Airbus A330 planes. The airline plans to make in-flight calling available first on its flight from London to New York. By the end of the year, in-flight calling will be available on 17 planes and at least 10 routes.

Virgin Atlantic introduces cellphone service on flights between New York and London

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The phrase "Can you hear me now" has entered the jet age.

F-22 Whistleblower Pilots Get a Chance for Vindication

The two Air Force pilots who put their careers on the line to blow the whistle on the military's F-22 fleet on 60 Minutes will have their chance at vindication.

Delta Air Lines has tentative deal with pilots

Pilots at Delta Air lines Inc. have made a deal for a new contract with the airline, their union said on Tuesday.