Marysville resident helps extinguish wildfires during the summer

Brad Goldman took a chance when his wife insisted that he purchase his first airplane — a 1963 Cessna 205 with only 1,800 hours on it. At the time, he didn't know that that investment would eventually lead him to spend his summers battling Northwest wildfires as an air attack specialist contracting with the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies.

Jet Blue plane reports problem after Fla. takeoff

A New York-bound JetBlue Airways flight landed safely at a South Florida airport after the pilot reported smelling smoke in the airplane.

A Replica of a Spitfire, Air Brawler of World War II, Sells in Britain

Auction watchers hoping to witness a ferocious dogfight over a replica Supermarine Spitfire airplane that was scheduled to hit the block at Bonhams next Friday are sadly out of luck. The London–based auction house announced this morning that it had sold the lot, put up by the Royal British Legion, ahead of the sale for an published sum flying somewhere above the plane's £50–60,000 ($77–92,000 ...

Airplane Down in at Paso Robles Airport

The Paso Robles Fire Department is responding to a downed aircraft at the Paso Robles Airport.

Airline Pilots Get More Rest Under U.S. Rule Prompted by Crash

Airline pilots would get nine hours of rest between shifts, a 13 percent rise from current schedules, under the first proposed U.S. overhaul of fatigue rules in 15 years, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.

Spotted: Steve Slater Hanging Out at an Airplane Theme Restaurant [Spottings]

# spottings Fussy flight attendant turned folk hero Steven Slater quit his job with aplomb, but he just can't quit his love of airplanes. He was spotted last night hanging out at Flight 151 , an aviation theme restaurant in Chelsea. [ Zagat ] More »

Commerical Pilots May Soon Get More Resting Time

Residents tell of start of San Bruno inferno

They all thought it was an airplane. It wasn't. Freddy Tobar was upstairs in his kitchen getting ready to feed his Chihuahua Chiquita, when he heard popping sounds from under the ground and felt the house shaking. He looked outside and saw his backyard... Business - San Bruno California - San Bruno - Chihuahua Chiquita - San Francisco

Pilots to get one hour more rest under proposed rules

Some airline pilots would fly fewer hours and others would fly longer under proposed rules to help prevent dangerous fatigue, transportation and labor officials said today.

This Playboy Bunny Tried To Open An Airplane Door Mid-Flight [Planelopnik]

# planelopnik Playboy model Tiffany Livingston was flying to New York when she felt disturbed by turbulence. To solve the problem she decided to bolt from her seat and attempt to open the emergency door mid-flight. Good thing she believes in destiny. More »

B-17 Tours, Flights Offered At Leesburg Airport

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 186 will offer tours and flights in a World War II era B-17 aircraft this weekend.

Airline pilots expected to get more rest under new rule

Airline pilots would get nine hours of rest between shifts, a 13 percent rise from current schedules, under the first proposed U.S. overhaul of fatigue rules in 15 years, according to a person familiar with the plan.

New airlines take off in Gujarat, may hit revenue air pocket

Jagson Airlines, Murli Dhar Lakh Ram (MDLR) Airlines and Paramount Airways, predominantly regional players, had offered connectivity to the farthest corners of the regions they operated in, on routes such as Kullu, Leh and Tiruchirapalli. However, Gurgaon-based MDLR has been grounded and Delhi-based Jagson is operating mostly charter services. As for Chennai-based Paramount, the Directorate ...

KS to Host Aviation Convention

State aviation officials from around the country are gathering in Wichita for their annual convention, hosted by the Kansas Department of Transportation. The event runs tomorrow (SAT) through Tuesday and will include presentations on the challenges facing the aviation industry over the next decade.

Pilots drop puck on PIJHL regular season

The first round playoff exit of the Abbotsford Pilots last season was something of a rarity in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League, and the local team will look to patch things up when the 2010-2011 season begins tonight.

Wichita To Host Aviation Convention

State aviation officials from around the country are gathering in Wichita for their annual convention, hosted by the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Zimbabwe pilots given ultimatum to end strike

Striking pilots at Air Zimbabwe have been issued with a 24-hour ultimatum to return to work or face dismissal, state media said Friday.

Youth Aviation Adventure comes to the library

Ever wonder how a 747 gets off the ground? Find out when the Youth Aviation Adventure comes in for a landing at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire on Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Eau Claire Room on the library's lower level.

DoT may seek Aviation Min's help in shifting MTNL services at T3

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to approach the Ministry of Civil Aviation to allow shifting the operations of state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) at the new Terminal 3 (T3) in the Delhi airport, developed by a consortium led by the GMR group, on reasonable commercial terms and conditions.

Search on for man who fell off charter boat

A missing fisherman has sparked an air and sea search off the north Queensland coast.

Fallen soldier returns to Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND - As a charter plane from St. Louis approached the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island Wednesday afternoon, more than 60 Patriot Guard Riders stood at attention holding flags.

Bodies of Americans killed after end of Iraq combat operations arrive home

Like so many U.S. service members before them, the bodies of Sgt. Phillip Jenkins and Pvt. James McClamrock returned late Thursday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, the most recent deaths of the war in Iraq.

Good times for saltwater anglers

The chill in the air is a reminder that the best of the best is ahead for saltwater anglers with marine life going on the feed and gearing up for the winter ahead. Anglers who feared that Hurricane Earl would disrupt their fishing where happy to see that the bass...

Flights on time after DGCA cracks whip

Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) notification on push-back time has come as a huge relief for Delhi. From a miserable on-time performance of 36.95% in May, a couple of months before the order was enforced, the punctuality record of airlines has improved to 78.03% by September.

US carriers limited to midnight hours as Tokyo Haneda airport opens to international flights

TOKYO - Haneda airport will open up to international flights next month as Japan works to maintain Tokyo's status as an Asian travel hub. But it comes with a big catch for U.S. airlines who've been squeezed into the least convenient time slots.

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A radio-control model airplane display will be set up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday inside the Killeen Mall Center Court by the entrance to Dillard's. Test your flying skills on a flight simulator on a big screen.

Three helicopter heist suspects released

Three of the men charged for their role in the helicopter-aided robbery of a Stockholm-area cash depot last September were released today by Södertörn district court.

Correction: Helicopter owner incorrect

PHILLIPS The helicopter used in the seizure of 1,029 marijuana plants Tuesday in Phillips was from the Office of Air and Marine, Houlton Air Branch. Information in a story on Page A1 on Tuesday was incorrectly submitted to the Sun Journal.

More Flights from Jakarta, Bangkok Coming to DMIA

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga - More flights are planned by Air Asia between Clark via Jakarta and Bangkok in a bid to expand operations at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) here.

Pilots for Air Zimbabwe take a strike break

Air Zimbabwe pilots have been involved in a pay strike, demanding to be paid a full wage.

HK aviation chief elected chairman of ICAO Asia Pacific air navigation regional group

Director General of Hong Kong's Civil Aviation, Norman Lo, was elected Chairman of the Asia Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group under the UN specialized agency ICAO at the group's annual meeting, Hong Kong's Civil Aviation said Thursday in a statement.

Mauritius-China direct flights to be launched soon

Plans to have direct aerial flights between Mauritius and China have been completed, with the air route to be opened soon, according to officials in the Indian Ocean island country.

FAA revokes license of helicopter repair co.

A Mesa helicopter repair company had its license revoked Thursday by the Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly performing improper repairs and falsifying maintenance records.

Helicopter Repair Biz's License Revoked

A Mesa helicopter repair company had its license revoked Thursday by the Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly performing improper repairs and falsifying maintenance records, a move that is very unusual for the FAA.

FAA revokes license of helicopter repair company

A Mesa, Ariz., helicopter repair company had its license revoked Thursday by the Federal Aviation Administration for allegedly performing improper repairs and falsifying maintenance records.

Helicopter Repair Company Ordered To Halt Operations

The FAA has revoked the license of a valley helicopter repair company accused of falsifying maintenance records and performing improper repairs.

Pilots who faked resumes back in the air

Chinese pilots who had lied about their flying experience have been allowed to return to work after they took remedial action to make up their hours, according to the country's aviation watchdog.

Scottsdale charter school might bet on former slot-machine HQ

Scottsdale school hopes to convert former slot-machine company building for 700 students.

Split second to act as helicopter plummets

Arrowtown helicopter pilot and businessman Mark Cotton had only a split second to think when his $750,000 Hughes 500 helicopter suddenly lost height and hit the water in a remote area near the mouth of Milford Sound this week. read more

Air services to Sulu, Tawi-Tawi back after 10 years

After 10 years, the first regular commercial flights between this city and Jolo, capital of Sulu province, and Bongao, capital of Tawi-Tawi province, will start this week, an airline official said on Tuesday.

Aviation safety rules delay

Aviation officials are working on new rules over the number of hours airline pilots can work. The FAA says the final rules are still months...

Aviation business owner Bob Ross mourned at Watsonville airport

WATSONVILLE — As federal investigators searched through the wreckage of a plane crash Wednesday in Arkansas looking for clues to the cause, the aviation community at Watsonville Municipal Airport was coming to grips with the loss of one of its own.

Delta's Air Elite renamed to Delta Private Jets

Delta Air Lines Inc. said on Thursday that it will operate its private jet unit under the name Delta Private Jets. The business had previously been known as Delta Air Elite. The business allows corporate and wealthy travelers to buy charter jet service that links with Delta's scheduled flights.

Aviation Weekend Slated in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — An Aviation Weekend featuring some of the world’s top aerobatic stunt pilots flying along the ocean and beach and an extensive ground display and model airplane flying at the Municipal Airport is set for Sept. 18 and 19.

Buddha Air 8 September, 2010 -

Two weeks after commencing commercial flights to Bhutan, Nepal-based Buddha air has suspended operations between the Paro-Kathmandu sector until September 13 because of heavy financial losses. The airline has not operated its last three scheduled flights into Paro.

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.

Bell Helicopter Certifies Industry Leading Wide Area Augmentation System Capability

FORT WORTH, Texas (September 7, 2010) - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company is pleased to announce the introduction of a best in class certification of precision Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled glide path capability on the Bell 429.

EMS Aviation Names Clifford Topham VP, Sales & Marketing, Dan Monahan VP, Finance

ATLANTA----EMS Aviation, a division of mobile connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc., announced today key management appointments that round out the division’s leadership team. The strategic appointments also will enable EMS Aviation to better exploit its full connectivity product capabilities, and achieve stronger operational integration division-wide.

Helicopter heist trial closes in Stockholm

The court trial of the ten men charged with the dramatic helicopter heist on a cash depot in southern Stockholm last September wrapped up on Wednesday, a judge in the case confirmed.

Aviation starts dousing wildfires in Altai Territory at dawn

BARNAUL, September 9 (Itar-Tass) - Aviation of the Ministry for Emergencies started suppressing wildfires in the Altai Territory at dawn.