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We couldn't make this up if we tried... but a unique GA airport (Stovepipe Wells) in the middle of historic Death Valley is under attack by some folks at the National Park Service because they want to turn it into a locale for star gazing... NPS has specifically put forward questions about the removal of the airstrip to create a night-sky viewing area... as if the current airport location was the only place one could look at the sky... this idea is obviously not the brightest... as it destroys one of the few remaini
Aero Linx: The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA)
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA for its name in Spanish) is a private, non-profit organization at the service of the aviation industry, whose mission is to develop a safer, more efficient and environmentally responsible air transport in Latin America and the Caribbean. ALTA’s Mission: To coordinate the collaborative efforts of its members to develop a safer, more efficient and environmentally responsible air transport in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Air Defense Emergency
A military emergency condition declared by a designated authority. This condition exists when an attack upon the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada, or U.S. installations in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or is taking place.
“While the decision to make these changes was very difficult, the restructuring is critical as NAV CANADA continues to safely and responsibly streamline its operations to adapt to today’s realities. In navigating the most challenging period of the Company’s history, we must rethink how we deliver air navigation services across the country to ensure the continued strength and resilience of our national air navigation system.”
Source: Neil Wilson, Nav Canada President and CEO, noting some issues as Nav Canada negotiates hard times for their business model.
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