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The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger III to be the U.S. representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who along with fellow “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Jeff Skiles, became instantly known on January 15, 2009, when they successfully landed an airliner on the Hudson River following a complete loss of engine power after the aircraft struck a flock of geese. A joint study on the impact of 100% sustainable aviat

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The US Senate has confirmed the nomination of C. B. “Sully” Sullenberger III to be the U.S. representative on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who along with fellow “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Jeff Skiles, became instantly known on January 15, 2009, when they successfully landed an airliner on the Hudson River following a complete loss of engine power after the aircraft struck a flock of geese. A joint study on the impact of 100% sustainable aviation f

Aero Linx: The International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame The International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is a Recognized Venue as designated by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. Though most people will never make a skydive, they can still revel in the amazing achievements of our sport. They will be able to do just that at the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame. The Museum & Hall of Fame will engage visitors by presenting the extraordinary global history of skydiving and showcasing the ongoing advances of our ever-changing sport.  It will feature those who have made extraordinary contributions to skydiving as recognize

Air Traffic Clearance An authorization by air traffic control for the purpose of preventing collision between known aircraft, for an aircraft to proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace. The pilot-in-command of an aircraft may not deviate from the provisions of a visual flight rules (VFR) or instrument flight rules (IFR) air traffic clearance except in an emergency or unless an amended clearance has been obtained. Additionally, the pilot may request a different clearance from that which has been issued by air traffic control (ATC) if information available to the pilot makes another course of action more practicable or if aircraft equipment limitations or company procedure

“Seafair is thrilled to have the U.S. Navy Blue Angels back for another two years. After the past two years that saw so many events be put on hold, we are looking forward to joining our community in welcoming back a Pacific Northwest tradition.” Source: Eric Corning, president and CEO of Seafair, celebrating the news that the Blue Angels will return to SeaFair.