» 63% of airlines to invest in end-to-end self-service: SITA/Airline Business IT Survey
5 hours ago by Aviation news - Planegrazy from Mr. Plane
Image via Wikipedia The 12th annual survey involved 129 airlines and demonstrated a solid commitment towards IATA’s Fast Travel program. Nearly two-thirds of these carries stated their intention to invest in IT projects that enable end-to-end self service. “This is great news for the Fast Travel program,” said Stephan Copart. “The commitment of airlines demonstrates [...]63% of airlines to ...

» TWU delays strike vote for American Airlines fleet service, ground employees
11 hours ago by AIRLINE BIZ
The Transport Workers Union apparently is giving its fleet service clerks, grounds employees and others until at least Aug. 9 to finish their voting on a strike authorization. When the union announced the vote a month ago, it set Friday, July 30, as the deadline for all locals to report the results of their local balloting. But a couple of locals have informed their members they've got more time ...

» FAA says Mexico not in compliance with ICAO safety standards
12 hours ago by Aircrew Buzz from B. N. Sullivan
by B. N. Sullivan Earlier today, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the following statement regarding aviation safety standards in Mexico: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Mexico is not in compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), following an ...

» FAA FINALLY ADMITS DEFEAT TO QUIET ROCKLAND AND THE WORLD!
12 hours ago by THE CASE FOR EX-FAA HEAD STURGELL'S INDICTMENT
1. Aside from two (2) hero Air Traffic Controller friends, a Congressional staffer has now also confirmed to us Northeast anti-Redesign advocates that Steven Ray (Steve) Kelley (photo, above) has indeed been divested of his former position as NY/NJ/PHL Airspace Redesign Project Manager .2. But even better: as of a very few short days ago, when you phoned 1-718-553-4520, the number STILL listed as ...

» Airblue Airbus A321 crash at Islamabad, Pakistan
13 hours ago by Aircrew Buzz from B. N. Sullivan
by B. N. Sullivan An Airbus A321-200 aircraft operated by Pakistani carrier Airblue crashed in the hills outside Islamabad earlier this week, killing all on board. Airblue Flt ED 202 was inbound to Islamabad (ISB) from Karachi (KHI) at the time of the accident, which happened on July 28, 2010 at about 09:45 AM local time. According to Airblue, the aircraft (registration AP-BJB) was preparing ...

» Oshkosh, the Verb
13 hours ago by Jetwhine from Robert Mark
Sometimes we bloggers simply talk too much trying to express how we feel about something like AirVenture when simply letting the story tell itself works much better. With that clever insight in mind, may I present for your review, a few photos that made me realize what a special place – what a special experience – traveling to this town is each and every year. Hint: It’s the people! ...

» Taxes are going up FOR EVERYONE!
15 hours ago by Carmichael's Position from John Carmichael
This scares the hell out of me. Despite what you may WANT to believe from the current administration that you will not face increased taxes unless… you know… you’re one of those evil non-productive, teet sucking rich folks. You’re in...

» Oshkosh Video
18 hours ago by A mile of runway will take you anywhere. from Steve
I received an email request from Chris at Snap 180 Media to share this video on my blog. While I don't post everything on here that people ask me to, I think this is a pretty great-looking video from Oshkosh. This seemed like a fitting time to post it, what with Airventure underway and whatnot. Hope you enjoy it!

» Panel Progress
22 hours ago by Gary's Flight Journal
Things are moving along day by day. The panel is still open, the gizmo dock installed and new mic/headset plugs are drilled. I've gained some weight with the old, inop DME and antenna removed along with the Loran M1 and its antenna. I'll gain a whole 12 lbs in useful load, yep, two gallons of fuel. Woooo Hoooo!! 08Romeo should be completed today, hopefully before noon. I want to get a new tire put ...

» Lufthansa MD-11 freighter accident at Riyadh
1 day ago by Aircrew Buzz from B. N. Sullivan
by B. N. Sullivan A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter (registration D-ALCQ) crashed while landing at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the morning of July 27, 2011. Operating as Lufthansa Cargo Flt LH 8460, the aircraft was arriving at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) from Frankfurt, Germany (FRA). The aircraft left the runway after touchdown, broke apart, and burst into flames. The two cr ...

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