US Airways Pilots Protest Low Pay, Pace of Contract Talks

CHARLOTTE, N.C.----The US Airline Pilots Association , representing the pilots of US Airways, will picket at the Philadelphia International Airport today to bring attention to what it believes to be US Airways’ deliberate efforts to drag out contract negotiations since 2005, while benefiting from paying its pilots the lowest wages among the major airlines.

JetBlue might add new flights out of Stewart - From the Poughkeepsie Journal

NEW WINDSOR — The head of JetBlue Airways said the company is considering adding flights at Stewart International Airport, including perhaps San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Plane crash kills two along Buffalo River

An airplane crashed into a wooded area along the Buffalo River in northern Arkansas on Tuesday afternoon, killing both people on board, Baxter County authorities said.

Pine looks for turnaround under Fussell

PINE – Pine has struggled on the football field in recent years but excitement is in the air for the Raiders as coach Chris Fussell, a former assistant, takes over the program that is moving into a new football stadium.

Plane crash on Las Vegas street kills 1, injures 3

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say a small airplane crashed on a street in a Henderson residential neighborhood this morning, killing one person and critically injuring three others.

Pilots Facing More Danger from Lasers

Maryland officials say law enforcement and commercial pilots are facing more danger from blinding lasers from the ground.

Pilots dismiss Ryanair 'publicity stunt'

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has claimed that his airline will seek permission to use only one pilot per flight because he believes co-pilots are unnecessary.

Got RBI concession on aviation loans: SBI

Got RBI concession on aviation loans: SBIGot RBI concession on aviation loans: SBI

China's Regulator Says Pilot Faked Qualification Problem Has Been Resolved

China’s aviation regulator said media reports about faked airplane pilot qualifications dated from 2008 and have been resolved.

Two killed in Baxter County plane crash

Two people died Tuesday when a private airplane flying from Illinois to Texas crashed near the Buffalo National Scenic River in Baxter County, Ark.

Request for tender for Antarctic charter services

From a "Flightglobal" article: A request for tender for the provision of charter services between Australia and Antarctica has been released by the Australian Antarctic Division.

S-70i BLACK HAWK Helicopter Debuts at MSPO Exhibition

KIELCE, Poland | The S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter, the international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft’s company...

US Airways pilots plan job action

The union representing US Airways pilots plans to picket today to protest what it calls low pay and stalling tactics in negotiations.

Community briefly: State seeks charter group for Shreveport school

Louisiana's Department of Education is looking for charter organizations that want to run Linear Leadership Academy in Shreveport. Linear was one of 10 schools transferred to the jurisdiction of the state's Recovery School District in July 2009 due to poor performance.

Commercial flights to and from Jolo and Bongao commence

The first regular commercial flights between this city and Jolo in Sulu, and Bongao in Tawi-tawi will commence on Friday and Saturday, according to an official of a major airline.

FARINELLA: Clearing the air

Because you asked for it, and because I had to wait six hours between the time when Bill Belichick ended his Monday press conference and when the players were available, here's another installment of "Ask Fearless," the recurring feature of your Blue Ribbon Daily in which readers get to ask insightful questions of your humble scribe, and hopefully receive sufficiently insightful answers in return.

Air India Express: Flights from Doha to Kerala unaffected

200 Unqualified Airline Pilots Detected in China

About 200 airline pilots in China have been found to have faked their experience to get hired, media reports said Tuesday.

Indulge in flights of fancy

At Airheads Trampoline Arena flights begin every 20 minutes. These aren't airplane flights. Instead, these are flights you can experience by jumping on the 11,000 square feet of trampoline space at the new business.

Air France: 'No concrete plans' to set up new LCC

Air France said it presently has "no concrete plans" to set up a new low-cost domestic carrier in a bid to win back market share in France, as reported in Les Echos last week. Dubbed "Air France Express," the newspaper reported the LCC could start service as early as next year from a series of bases across southern France, including Marseilles, Nice and Toulouse. According to the report, pilots ...

CHP Helicopter Rescues Injured Marin Hiker

SAN RAFAEL -- A California Highway Patrol helicopter scooped up an injured hiker who had fallen into a ravine along a Marin County hiking trail Monday afternoon, the CHP said.

Boeing wins $9 million US Navy contract

Airplane maker Boeing Co. has received a $9 million order from the U.S. Navy for landing gear kits for F/A-18 A-D aircraft.

Airport Airspace Changes Prompted by Mid-Air Collision Warnings Come in for Criticism

Looking up at the skies over north Costa Mesa a couple weeks ago produced a most disturbing site: a JetBlue plane making its normal descent into Long Beach Airport was passed maybe 100 feet...

Discovery Air's Top Aces Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Discovery Air Inc. is pleased to announce that the Quality Management System of Top Aces Inc. has been assessed and registered by Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. as conforming to all of the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports August 2010 Traffic

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. today announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of August 2010.

US Airways Pilots, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Announce Strategic Alliance

CHARLOTTE, N.C.----The US Airline Pilots Association and the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today the formation of a Strategic Alliance. USAPA has been working diligently to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other pilot unions and labor groups for some time.

Minka Kelly's Airplane Freak-Out: Happening Right Now! (Updated) [Star Behavior]

# starbehavior Former Friday Night Lights star and current Derek Jeter -dater Minka Kelly is currently on a flight from JFK to LAX and apparently had an enormous dog-related meltdown during takeoff preparations. It's the best kind of starlet story. More »

Boeing Cuts Jobs In Military Unit

Airplane manufacturer is slimming down its military aircraft business and cutting workers, starting with 10 percent of the group's executives.

US Airways Pilots to Protest Low Pay, Pace of Contract Talks

PHILADELPHIA----US Airline Pilots Association : What: The US Airline Pilots Association , representing the pilots of US Airways, will begin picketing tomorrow to protest what it believes to be US Airways’ deliberate efforts to drag out contract negotiations for years, while benefiting from paying its pilots the lowest wages among the major airlines.

PILOTS VOLLEYBALL: Kati Hronek co-WCC player of the week

University of Portland outside hitter junior Kati Hronek has been named co-West Coast Conference volleyball player of the week. She was MVP of last week's Shocker Classic at Wichita State, where the Pilots won their first tourney title since 2004. She tied her career high of 17 kills in the ...

Helicopter drops geologists, engineers on cliff to inspect damaged Madison Dam

A helicopter dropped geologists and engineers on top of a cliff near the Madison Dam on Tuesday to inspect the cliff and determine if it is safe for crews repairing the dam.

Aviation summit to return to valley in 2012

The Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association Aviation Summit is slated to return to the desert in 2012 to host its annual event at the Palm Springs Convention Center, officials announced.

Chinese pilots fake resumes, airline authority says

More than 200 Chinese airline pilots used faked resumes to get their jobs, according to China's aviation authority.

Airplane seats recommended for kids under 2

U.S. transportation safety officials want airlines to prohibit child passengers younger than two from sharing airplane seats with their parents after the 2009 crash of an overloaded plane in Montana.

Video: Helicopter River Rescue on Tape

A teenage stuck in a raging river in Kern County, Calif. was hoisted out of the water by a police helicopter. Jeff Glor reports.

Delta adds non-stop flights at Lambert Airport

(KMOV) -- There are new flights out of Lambert starting Tuesday, September 7th. Delta Airlines is celebrating its new service to New York-LaGuardia Airport, Reagan National in Washington, DC, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. There was a celebration at a couple of gates in the main terminal this morning before the first flight took off for LaGuardia. Delta says it's increased flights out of St ...

Appreciative crowd enjoys Thunder Over the Valley event

Airplane enthusiasts and families with children eagerly toured the planes on display last Saturday at the Thunder Over the Valley air show, walking through cargo craft and climbing into cockpits.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selects IFS Applications MRO Suite

ITASCA, Ill.----The Federal Aviation Administration has selected IFS Applications as its supply chain and maintenance repair and overhaul solution to ensure reliability of equipment used throughout the U.S.

Good fishing, but tough going for charter captains

HOUMA — On April 6, Brook Angelette of Cut Off bought a boat with the intentions of starting a charter-fishing business. He had 14 trips booked. Fourteen days later, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, unleashing the worst oil spill in the nation's history. The months-long spill left charter fishermen, both veterans and newcomers, with a season they would like to forget. “There's no ...

170 flights to and from WB, Kerala cancelled

Major private airliners on Tuesday cancelled over 170 flights from various cities to West Bengal and Kerala in the wake of the strike called by central trade unions, but national carrier Air India said its operations were not hampered due to the stir.

Aviation interest up at Sullivan International Airport

WHITE LAKE – Despite the continued weak economy, aviation activity at Sullivan County International Airport in White Lake is holding its own. In fact, because of activities in the county, Sullivan Public Works commissioner Robert Meyer said aircraft traffic is up somewhat.

Charter school for gifted kids is finally home

There was a time when Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy had no hallway space, no gym and no computer lab - with laptops on a traveling cart as the substitute.

Flights to and from Kolkata crippled by trade union strike

Flight operations to and from Kolkata was severely affected Tuesday as private airlines cancelled 129 flights due to the nation-wide strike against price rise called by central trade unions.

Highway patrol helicopter called to rescue lost hiker

A California Highway Patrol helicopter was called in Monday after a Palm Springs man got lost hiking.

Coast Guard airlifts man from charter fishing boat

U.S. Coast Guard crews airlifted a 51-year-old man in need of medical assistance from a charter fishing boat 18 miles east of Gloucester on Sunday. Coast Guard Sector Boston received a report of a man experiencing "heart attack symptoms" while fishing aboard the Yankee Clipper at 10 a.m.

Airlines cancel flights due to 24-hour Kolkata bandh today

Kingfisher has cancelled 29 flights, while Jet Airways and its low cost arm JetLite have cancelled a total of 70 flights to and from Kolkata in the wake of bandh call given by central trade unions.

Reward increased for finding missing airplane near Katmai

A reward has been increased to $65,000 to locate a single-engine airplane with four people aboard that's been missing since Aug. 21 in Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Pilots investigated over fake resumes

China said yesterday it is investigating the qualifications of the nation's commercial pilots after revelations that more than 200 of them had falsified their resumes.

Aviation meet to focus on growth

Following the success of the Doha Aviation Summit in 2009, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Naseba group are hosting the 2010 edition from October 30.

Airlines cancel flights due to Kolkata bandh today

Kingfisher has cancelled 29 flights, including one international, while Jet Airways and its low cost arm JetLite have cancelled a total of 70 flights to and from the city.