http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Tue, 21 May 2013 5:45:32 EDT 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Babbitt-Resigns-as-FAA-Administrator-Huerta-Named-Interim-Chief_75326.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/IATA-Eurozone-Crisis-Could-Hit-Aviation_75328.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Metron-Opens-New-Jersey-NextGen-Office_75329.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Safety-and-Security-Briefs_75330.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Accidents-and-Incidents_75331.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Southwest-to-Deploy-Flightcom-Comm-System_75292.html Tue, 6 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Stakeholders-Discuss-Severe-Weather-Alerting_75278.html Mon, 5 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Flightcom-Releases-Wireless-Communications-System-for-Ground-Crews_75093.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/Commission-Updates-List-of-Banned-Airlines_75094.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST 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... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/atc/ALPA-Pursues-a-One-Size-Fits-All-Fatigue-Rule_75061.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST