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August 12, 2018

Bizarre Airline Theft and Crash Blamed on Airport Worker (Updated)

Horizon Air Q400 Put Through Aerobatic Maneuvers, Sightseeing Flight Before Fatal Crash

Initial Report 0056 ET, 08.11.18/Updated Throughout the Day with Add'l Detail: We're really not sure how to take all this... but details emerging after a fatal Horizon Air crash seem way too incredible to believe at first glance. An airport worker, first identified as a mechanic, and then as a ramp agent, apparently took unauthorized possession of a Horizon Air Q400 twin turboprop, got it powered up, and somehow took off without permission or clearance from Sea-Tac Airport late Friday night. There are extensive questions (and few answers) as to how he took control, got the aircraft powered up, and then gained access to a runway to engage i

Anticipated Effect Will Be Greater Economic Growth

The Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu, was joined by the Consul General of China in Montreal, Mr. Xueming Chen, for the official launch of the UN aviation agency’s new Civil Aviation Authority Senior and Middle Managers Training Course at a special ceremony held recently at ICAO headquarters.