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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, powered it up, and somehow took off without permission 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 in a takeoff -- and how much supervision/surveillance surrounded the airplane. Throughout the flight, the only pe

Sixth Annual Event To Be Held September 27th In Alamogordo

The New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association announced details today about their upcoming New Mexico Aviation Aerospace STEM Expo being held Thursday, September 27th, 9 am to 3 pm at the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport, Alamogordo, NM.

Klyde Has An 'Aha' Moment

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The day after Oshkosh 2018 came to a close, ANN’s Jim Campbell had the chance to be the first aviation journalist to get an early evaluation of the new Sling TSi--literally just out of the box that it was shipped in, from South Africa to Oshkosh. While it‘s unfair and improper to do a full flight test of an aircraft that barely had an hour or two on it since it was assembled in the US, the one hour shakedown flight did give Jim the chance to see if the Sling TSi has the potential we hoped it has... and

Aero Linx: AERObridge Our mission is to assist in times of catastrophic emergency by coordinating donated aircraft to provide a powerful, immediate response to disaster. By matching aircraft with emergency response teams and critical supplies, we are able to provide a vital window of assistance to save lives and aid those in need.  By drawing on the resources of business and general aviation, we have the capability to respond to catastrophic disasters in a fluid and rapid manner. In order to maintain a heightened state of readiness, we have engaged in International Humanitarian Aid projects which help transport needed donations directly to the poorest people in 7 underdeveloped countries. 

Security Notice (SECNOT)

A SECNOT is a request originated by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) for an extensive communications search for aircraft involved, or suspected of being involved, in a security violation, or are considered a security risk. A SECNOT will include the aircraft identification, search area, and expiration time. The search area, as defined by the ATSC, could be a single airport, multiple airports, a radius of an airport or fix, or a route of flight. Once the expiration time has been reached, the SECNOT is considered to be cancelled.

“The board is looking for the most qualified Airmen to fulfill this critical program. If time-on-station or date eligible for return from overseas restriction waivers are necessary, AMC/A3 will request them from the Air Force’s Personnel Center.” Source: Maj. David Kim, Mobility Air Forces assignments chief, discussing Air Mobility Command's plans to conduct a KC-46 Pilot Selection Board later this fall to choose about 104 pilots for McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to populate the Air Force’s first two operational KC-46 squadrons.