The News Review:
- Plane crash victim said to be aviation website chief
- S&P downgrades Boeing outlook on weak aviation
- NASCAR faulted in deadly Fla. plane crash in 2007
- Goodbyes to 104th aviation regiment
- Delta Reinstates Pilot Aviation Safety Action Program
- Airport gets acting aviation director
Plane crash victim said to be aviation website chief
Los Angeles Times CA
The red two-seat Marchetti SF-260 airplane that crashed on the west end of the runway is registered to Malibu-based Wingspan Inc. but Assistant Chief Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said officials believe neither of the men was the registered owner. An announcement went up on the aviation-interest website about 8:45 p. Wednesday night telling visitors that Emanuele’s "plane took off out of Santa Monica Airport at 5:00 PM and lost power. Paulo attempted to return to the airport but the plane crashed on the runway. "The website referred to Paulo as "an amazing Pilot an amazing photographer an amazing friend and an amazing father.
S&P downgrades Boeing outlook on weak aviation
Forbes NY
The downgrade comes as a Russia’s S7 Group canceled orders for 15 of Boeing’s as-yet unfinished 787 jets. “The outlook revision reflects primarily a deteriorating global aviation market with potential for substantially higher customer financing requirements and a significant pension deficit” Standard & Poor’s said. The pension deficit and a larger-than-expected financial impact of the Machinists strike last autumn cost overruns on the 747-8 aircraft development program and working capital needs “resulted in markedly weaker credit protection measures” Standard & Poor’s said. Todd Blecher a spokesman for Boeing said Standard & Poor’s actions are understandable in the current economy. “Given the uncertainty about the global economy and potential implications of that for the aerospace industry we understand Standard & Poor’s being more cautious about its ratings outlook” he said. He said Boeing is a “solid company with strong and growing core businesses.
NASCAR faulted in deadly Fla. plane crash in 2007
The Associated Press
plane crash in 2007By BEN EVANS – 3 hours ago WASHINGTN (AP) — Investigators blamed NASCAR for a “tragic unnecessary” plane crash in 2007 saying the racing organization let one of its aircraft take off without checking an electrical problem reported the day before. NASCAR violated federal aviation rules when it allowed the small corporate plane back in the air on July 10 2007 the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The Cessna 310 was en route from Daytona Beach to Lakeland in Florida when it crashed outside rlando. The plane hit two homes killing a 24-year-old law student and her 6-month-old son as well as a 4-year-old neighbor. Also killed were the NASCAR pilot and the husband of a NASCAR executive a pilot himself. The safety board also said the crash resulted partly from sloppy maintenance record-keeping at NASCAR’s aviation unit.
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Goodbyes to 104th aviation regiment
WTNH CT
The soldiers stand at attention dressed for war on their way to Iraq. Families cling to flags; babies who will take their first steps while dad or mom is away. The soldiers of the 104th aviation regiment have been officially deployed for duty. “We all want to come back this time next year and welcome him home” one mother said. After the ceremony Staff Sgt. Neil Gerrish has a last meal with his family before he gets on the plane. He has a twin brother also a Staff Sgt.
Delta Reinstates Pilot Aviation Safety Action Program
AviationNews.net VA
if not put nothing–>. The revised program mirrors an existing Northwest pilot ASAP program. FAA applauded the agreement to reinstate participation and urged US Airways American and their labor unions to resolve their differences and reinstate voluntary reporting programs. “ASAP has proven to be a valuable tool in helping to spot possible safety problems before they become accidents” said DT Secretary Ray LaHood. “We hope the other carriers will follow Delta’s lead and realize just how critical voluntary programs are to commercial aviation safety.
Airport gets acting aviation director
Philadelphia Inquirer PA
29 2009 Airport gets acting aviation director By Linda LoydINQUIRER STAFF WRITER Mark E. Gale who oversees operations and facilities at Philadelphia International Airport today was named acting aviation director. Gale 46 will take over for Charles J. Isdell who retires tomorrow as aviation director after almost 40 years working for the city. "As we conduct a national search for a permanent director there is no question that the airport is in good hands with Mark’s considerable experience and recognized leadership abilities" Mayor Nutter said. The mayor and Deputy Mayor Rina Cutler appointed Gale who begins his new duties Saturday.