Boeing is working to overcome the Brazilian military’s objections to its proposed tie-up with Embraer SA with alternatives that would preserve the government’s strategic veto rights and ensure safeguards for its defense programs, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters.» Read more...
In a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao, six general aviation leaders have called for reopening the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) United States Aircraft Registry. » Read more...
Hamilton has a prestigious history of serving the flying community and has been providing essential cockpit tools to pilots and co-pilots since the early days of flight. Watches are essential in aviation. Everything is based on accurate timing. Even modern pilots need a watch as a reliable backup to their digital multi-instrument display.
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The small air carriers have been struggling with this issue for years. The larger carriers are now facing a real challenge if they are to meet the increasing demand for services. A worldwide problem which could turn into a major crisis for those who rely most on aviation.
Add to the current market pressures the major impact of the proposed changes to flight and duty time and you end up with a genuine crisis. It will be then be too late for the Government to complain about less air service to Canadians.
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Thunder Bay, Ontario based Levaero Aviation has received EASA AMO approval, permitting Levaero to perform maintenance services on EU registered aircraft and components.» Read more...
In this week’s episode of Aviation This Week, The Transportation Safety Board looks into the fatal plane crash that killed politician Jean Lapierre and his family. Boeing unveils a new unmanned cargo aircraft prototype. And Daniel K Elwell replaces Micheal Huerta as Acting Administrator for FAA. » See more