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December 12, 2011
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt resigned on Tuesday, following a weekend arrest in Fairfax, Va., for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a statement posted to the FAA Website late in the day, Babbitt, who was named to the agency's top post in 2009, submitted his resignation to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and it was accepted. Babbitt, a former Eastern Airlines...December 12, 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts weaker profitability for global airlines as crisis in the Eurozone and a potential global recession are depressing the outlook. In its outlook released Thursday, IATA said 2011 profitability remains weak at $6.9 billion for a net margin of 1.2 percent. Looking ahead to 2012, IATA downgraded its central forecast for airline profits from $4.9...December 12, 2011
Metron Aviation, based in Dulles, Va., is opening an office in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., near FAA's William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) to further research and development support of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiative. Metron Aviation is a prime contractor on Systems Engineering 2020 (SE-2020) SIR1...December 12, 2011
Southwest to Deploy Flightcom Ground Comm System Flightcom, based in Portland, Ore., signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to deploy its wireless aviation ground support communication systems at all of Southwest's gates at its 73 U.S. destinations, starting in the first quarter of 2012. The Flightcom hands-free wireless aircraft pushback system connects one or more wing walkers with the tractor...December 12, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS Dec. 1, 2011 Fulton, N.Y. Wing John R Wittman Tailwind On Dec. 1, 2011, about 1440 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built, Wing Wittman Tailwind W10, N865JT, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground in a wooded area near Fulton, N.Y. The airplane had departed from the Oswego County Airport (FZY), Fulton, N.Y., just prior...December 6, 2011
Flightcom, based in Portland, Ore., signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to deploy its wireless aviation ground support communication systems at all of Southwest’s gates at its 73 U.S. destinations, starting in the first quarter of 2012. The Flightcom hands-free wireless aircraft pushback system connects one or more wing walkers with the tractor operator...December 5, 2011
Airline and airport executives, along with FAA and Department of Transportation officials, gathered in Washington on Nov. 29 to discuss steps to improve information sharing during severe weather to improve flight diversion decision-making. Attendees at the forum discussed five proposed FAA recommendations to help aviation stakeholders better understand flight...November 28, 2011
A new generation of wireless ground support systems designed to reduce accidents and increase safety were recently deployed at more than 50 U.S. commercial airports. Portland, Ore.-based Flightcom engineered the wireless headset system to help aircraft during ground pushback, towing, de-icing and maintenance operations. The communications system is designed to reduce the billions of lost annual revenue...November 28, 2011
The European Commission last week added part of Jordan Aviation's fleet and Honduran airline Rollins Air to the list of banned airlines in the European Union (EU), citing numerous and repeated safety deficiencies. Three Boeing 767 aircraft will be removed from Jordan Aviation's operating fleet into the EU. Jordan's air carrier is...November 21, 2011
The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) on Nov. 15 urged its members to oppose an exception for all-cargo airline operations in the new fatigue rule. The fatigue rule being considered on Capitol Hill recognizes the impact of multiple flight segments and shorter duty days. ALPA President Capt. Lee Moak wrote President Obama a letter Wednesday stressing the notion that fatigue does not change...November 21, 2011
DATE AIRCRAFT TYPE NARRATIVE DEATH/INJURY REMARKS November 3, 2011 Key West, FL Cessna 550 N938D Around 1212 EDT, a/c received minor damage during a runway overrun at Key West International Airport (EYW). The two pilots and three passengers were uninjured. According to the pilot, at touchdown the speed brakes extended but, when he went to apply wheel braking there was no braking. He then attempted to apply...November 14, 2011
U.S. aviation has seen a number of new initiatives and programs aimed at increasing security on the nation's runways and taxiways. However, according to the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) latest aviation safety report, FAA and others could be doing more to deploy more efficient and effective mitigation strategies. For nearly five years, FAA has taken several steps to improve safety at and around...November 14, 2011
Deterring birds from speeding aircraft has been an industry problem for many years. Two separate bird strikes occurred at JFK Airport last week both planes landed safety and no injuries were reported -- however, these interferences remain an ongoing problem for the nation's airports. A total of 121,000 wildlife strikes were reported from 1990-2010, according to the FAA's Wildlife Strike Database, resulting...November 14, 2011
Eurocontrol on Nov. 8 commemorated the ARTAS service, the ATM surveillance Tracker and Server, a concept launched 20 years ago at the request of European member states. The ARTAS system establishes an accurate picture of all traffic over a well-defined geographical area, distributing relevant surveillance information to the user. It is currently used by 15 ECAC states at 27...November 14, 2011
FAA Seeks Help in LaGuardia Laser Incidents FAA has called for witnesses after a laser was allegedly aimed toward at least six landing aircraft at LaGuardia Airport earlier this month. New York City authorities believe the lasers emanated about five miles southwest of the airport, affecting multiple airlines. The laser affected a regional Continental affiliate flight and a United flight flying a Boeing...October 31, 2011
The interest in renewable energy is growing, powered by the environmental and operational efficiencies to be gained. For aviation concerns, however, the switch to renewable energy, particularly wind energy, comes with its own set of potential safety problems. Wind farms, specifically the wind turbine itself, have pierced many economies in Denmark, Germany, China, the U.K., and the United States. However...October 31, 2011
The air traffic controller who was responsible for the improper arrival of a Boeing 737, which was carrying the First Lady and the vice president's wife, Jill Biden, into Andrews Air Force Base (AFB) on April 18, told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) he confused the separation...October 31, 2011
A new FAA website has been created to make it easier to report and gather information about lasers pointed at commercial aircraft. The website, collects laser information into one central location, including links for reporting incidents...October 24, 2011
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is getting a new 324-foot, $69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control facility (TRACON), FAA said. Facility construction is scheduled to be completed in 2014 and the agency expects the 55,592 square foot facility to generate some 100 new construction jobs. "These investments in airport infrastructure have both efficiency and...October 24, 2011
A new $72.6 million air traffic control tower and radar approach control was dedicated at Tennessee's Memphis International Airport on Thursday by the FAA. The 336-foot tower, the third tallest in the country, enables air traffic controllers to continue, according to FAA. It is equipped for Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology. With industry growth predictions, the 850-square-foot...
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