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The National Park Foundation has announced an 'Adventure Awaits' sweepstakes, offering a grand prize of 500,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and a $12,500 travel allowance. Participants can enter by donating to the foundation or mailing a postcard. Donations support the foundation's mission to protect and preserve over 420 national park sites across the United States.
The aviation community is mourning the loss of former Senator James Inhofe, who passed away at the age of 89.
U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter pilots will begin joint training exercises this year under the Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Joint Simulation Environment (JSE). NAWCAD Commander Rear Adm. John Dougherty stated, “When America is engaged in conflict, the DOD will bring joint capability to bear from every service across all domains. We’ve replicated this ability in the Joint Simulation Environment.”
An 18-day strike at Bombardier's production facility located at Toronto Pearson Airport has concluded.
Combine an entrepreneurial Phoenix-area teenager with an FAR Part 107 drone operator’s license and the result is a lot of happy—and relieved—pet owners.
The FAA reported on July 9 that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is initiating an audit of the U.S. civil aviation oversight system. According to a report by Reuters, this marks the first such probe by ICAO since 2007.
Online posts of purportedly secret documents relating to the F-35, F-15, and some advanced weapons systems appear to be authentic, according to a Chinese intelligence expert. The South China Morning Post, an independent newspaper in Hong Kong, reported that Tang, an executive of Beijing-based antivirus and security company Rising Information Technology, reviewed some of the documents posted on the encrypted forum Telegram by Ivan Ivanof, who claims to be a Russian military pilot.
Heart Aerospace, a Swedish company, is set to unveil a technology demonstrator for its ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner this fall.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) clearinghouse to address concerns about the aviation industry's capacity to meet European mandates on SAF usage.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has broadened the range of certification tasks that Vertical Aerospace can perform under its design organization approval (DOA).
This morning, NASA astronauts and Boeing Starliner test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conducted a live video press conference from the International Space Station (ISS). They acknowledged the challenges the Starliner faced with disabled reaction control system (RCS) jets and degraded thrust from the propulsion engines. With no clear schedule for their return, they expressed confidence in the test process and the engineering prowess of their ground team.
Indonesia AirAsia has announced that it has once again attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). "IOSA is crucial for airlines as it ensures compliance with globally recognized operational security and safety standards," stated Veranita Yosephine, CEO of Indonesia AirAsia, in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Business aircraft flight activity experienced a decline in June, with a 3.4% drop compared to the previous year, according to TraqPak data from Argus International.
Eswatini Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Eswatini, is considering expanding its operations to connect with all countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and potentially adding a new route to Johannesburg's Lanseria International Airport. The airline aims to make air travel more affordable and accessible, contributing to significant growth in traffic volumes.
Cameras are ubiquitous, and hikers in the Devil’s Thumb area of Colorado on July 4 nearly captured a plane crash. The hikers posted a video showing an aircraft, possibly a Cessna 152, recovering from an incipient spin just feet from the ground near the top of the Continental Divide. The formation known as Devil’s Thumb is at an elevation of 12,200 feet. It was a warm day even at that altitude, as evidenced by the clothing worn by the hiker. No further details are available.
The USA's 20 busiest airports account for 78% of the country's flights, with services currently 5% lower than in July 2019. Five airports have experienced a significant reduction, losing over 100 daily departures each, with Chicago O'Hare down by 239. Detroit has seen nearly one in four outbound flights cut.
Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement with AerCap to lease ten Airbus A321neo aircraft.
United Airlines, already under increased scrutiny by the FAA for maintenance issues, is investigating the loss of one of eight main gear wheels on one of its Boeing 757s. The incident occurred on Monday when the 30-year-old plane was taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Despite losing a wheel, the flight continued to Denver and landed without further complications.
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its first H160 helicopter to the United States, marking its entry into service in the country.
Medevac, short for "medical evacuation," refers to the transportation of patients by air, often in critical condition, from one location to another for urgent medical care. These flights are essential for ensuring that patients reach specialized medical facilities quickly, particularly when ground transportation is not feasible due to distance, terrain, or time constraints.