Archive for the ‘News’ Category

FAA aided Colgan’s scheduling after inspector’s complaints

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

The News Review:

- FAA aided Colgan’s scheduling after inspector’s complaints
- Cessna plans more layoffs production cuts
- IATA Seeks Less Restrictions For Aviation Industry
- Experts say don’t jump to conclusions on Air France crash
- Experts mull over lessons from plane crash

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Cessna plans more layoffs production cuts

Friday, June 5th, 2009

The News Review:

- Cessna plans more layoffs production cuts
- Experts mull over lessons from plane crash
- Airports urged to study bird-strike risks
- Frontier passenger total down 12% in May from year earlier
- Bust travel firm in trips pledge
- Jet service from Conn. to Nantucket canceled
- An FAA Whistleblower and the Question of Airline Safety

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Cincinnati’s GE Aviation helps with Air France probe

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

The News Review:

- Cincinnati’s GE Aviation helps with Air France probe
- FDA probe of Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug continues
- Textron to Cut More Cessna Jobs
- FAA inspector warned of safety problems at Colgan
- GE Aviation wins Navair contract
- Cessna: More layoffs coming numbers not released
- American Airlines Announces FAA Renewal of Mechanics Aviation …

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Authorities reviewing alleged UF sighting

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

The News Review:

- Authorities reviewing alleged UF sighting
- FAA inspector warned of safety problems at Colgan
- Wider Aviation Boulevard possible in the Middle Keys
- Mather Aviation pens New Maintenance Facility in Van Nuys Despite …

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A glance at lightning strikes in civil aviation

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

The News Review:

- A glance at lightning strikes in civil aviation
- CACI to assist Navy with combat aviation training
- Aviation may be included in infrastructure bank
- 500+ Attend Naval Aviation Museum Event
- Coastal Jet Service Launches Innovative Private Aviation Program
- Flying into storms to be feared avoided – pilots
- Air India IP nly When Market Conditions Improve

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Plant-derived fuels could be certified for flights within a year …

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

The News Review:

- Plant-derived fuels could be certified for flights within a year …
- Team of 6 to probe fatal copter crash
- Like Many Michigan Aviation School Struggling
- Ahead of the Bell: Bristow Group

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Team of 6 to probe fatal copter crash

Friday, May 29th, 2009

The News Review:

- Team of 6 to probe fatal copter crash
- Ahead of the Bell: Bristow Group
- Rwanda: Parliament to Pass Civil Aviation Act in Three Weeks
- Nebraska Army Aviation Support Facility pen for Business in Grand …

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Ahead of the Bell: Bristow Group

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The News Review:

- Ahead of the Bell: Bristow Group
- Economy ‘challenging’ WMU aviation school dean says
- ATA opposes Aviation Global Deal Group approach

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Disabled plane loaded onto trailer for ground trip

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

The News Review:

- Disabled plane loaded onto trailer for ground trip
- Police probe Duncan Aviation burglary
- 14 Alabama airports to share $6.2M in federal grants

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Disabled plane lands at Seattle park

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The News Review:

- Disabled plane lands at Seattle park
- ‘Bottletop’ technology could slash aviation emissions by a fifth
- Hundreds of aircraft mechanics may have been improperly licensed
- New govt must take urgent steps to make aviation ind fly: CAPA
- New Aviation College to Fill Need for Maintenance Engineers
- SAS takes lead on environment and aviation issues at the climate …

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