The Sling 2 airplane being flown around the world by Jean D'Assonville and Patrick Huang has arrived safely back in South Africa, completing a circumnavigation that began in July.
Where Once There Were Waiting Lists, Now There Are Empty Seats
Colleges that used to see waiting lists for their programs to train air traffic controllers now have slots available, and many may shutter their programs in light of the FAA's new hiring practices for controllers.
Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) has joined USAIG's Performance Vector safety initiative. Performance Vector delivers valuable, forward-looking safety support and is available to USAIG policyholders who insure turbine-powered aircraft or place multiple policies with USAIG. Eligible policyholders can choose annually from a range of safety enhancing programs and services delivered by the industry’s leading providers.
Lawsuit Challenges FAA Regulations That Shut Down Private Pilot Website
Friday, September 25, Flytenow Inc., an innovative start-up business that uses the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share travel plans and flight expenses, will make its case in federal court against the FAA for shutting the website down.
Makes Renting An Airplane As Easy As Renting A Car, Company Says
OpenAirplane reached an important milestone this week as it crossed over 10,000 pilots signed up to fly with the service. More than 58% of those pilots' home airports are now less than 25 miles from the nearest participating airplane - compared to just 22% when the service launched in mid 2013. Hours flown using OpenAirplane have more than doubled year over year.
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