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June 06, 2007

DOT Says Short Transition Timeline For FSS Could Affect Savings

Are FAA Expectations For Contractors Unrealistic?

According to a recent report from Transportation Department auditors, any anticipated savings from outsourcing flight service stations could be diminished by the short timeline given to Lockheed Martin to make the massive transition.

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Sierra Leone Grounds All Helicopters Until Further Notice

Action In Response To Weekend Accident No Lift Date Set

Sierra Leone President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah has grounded all commercial helicopters and suspended the country's transport minister after a Russian-made Mi-8 helicopter caught fire on its descent for landing Sunday night, killing 22 people in the West African country's capital of Freetown.

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Charges Possible for Teens Shining Laser Pointer At Aircraft

Local Police Turn Case Over To FBI

The pilots of a commercial airliner preparing to land at Boise International Airport in Idaho Saturday reported a green laser beam was pointed at their aircraft from the ground around 11:30 pm.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.06.07)

Aero-Linx!

The Homebuilt Homepage is a is a non-profit website providing an index and and references on Homebuilt Experimental class aircraft and related information.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.06.07): Hydroplaning

Aero-Terms!

Hydroplaning occurs when the tires float on top of a thin layer of water on the runway.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.06.07)

"A Passenger Bill of Rights will be an empty promise until Congress enacts serious aviation policy reforms such as substantial investments to update and upgrade our air traffic control system; increases in funding for Airport Improvement Projects (AIPs); a carry-on baggage policy that applies to every airline and every flight; ensuring Essential Air Service (EAS) to small communities; improving cabin air quality for crewmembers and passengers; and providing a safe working environment on board aircraft for flight attendants."

Source: AFA-CWA International President Patricia Friend. This week the world's largest flight attendant union joined forces with the Coalition for an Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (CAPBOR), to urge Congress to address

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