Says Airline Flew Over 1600 Flights With Aircraft Not
In Compliance With AD's
The FAA has proposed a $5.4 million civil penalty against US
Airways, Inc. for allegedly operating eight aircraft on a total of
1,647 flights from October 2008 to January 2009 while not in
compliance with certain Airworthiness Directives (ADs) or the
airline's maintenance program.
CBP Agent Dave Gasho Offers a Walk-around Tour of the Predator B
On July 28th, EAA AirVenture attendees watched the historic arrival of a Predator B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) as it landed at Wittman Regional Airport for the first time. Kevin Krogh, an Air Interdiction Agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, piloted the aircraft’s first landing as it touched down in front of excited onlookers.
An A340-600 operated by Qatar Airways completed the world's
first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from
natural gas Monday, paving the way for a viable alternative to
oil-based aviation fuel for airlines.
SeaPort Airlines Will Serve The Communities From A Memphis
Hub
Oregon-based SeaPort Airlines will serve four Arkansas locations
from a private terminal at Memphis International Airport beginning
October 26. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded SeaPort
Airlines the Essential Air Service (EAS) contract to operate
flights to Hot Springs, El Dorado, Harrison and Jonesboro.
190 Member States Agreed To A "Comprehensive Program Of
Action"
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Tuesday commended
the 190 Member States of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) for confirming a comprehensive Program of
Action at last week’s High Level Meeting on Climate
Change.
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