WALTON - An emergency medical helicopter was called to a crash on northbound Interstate 75 northbound Friday afternoon.

A SUPER Puma helicopter, flying 19 oil workers and two crew back to Aberdeen from a North Sea platform, was at the centre of a safety alert on Thursday, it was revealed yeste

Pilots to Get More Rest Under 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.

2 wounded in Fayette plane crash

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. -- Two Tennessee men were injured Friday when their private airplane crashed in a wooded area on the outskirts of Oak Hill shortly after taking off from Fayetteville Airport. West Virginia State Police District Commander B.L. Mankins id...

Historic airplane display commemorates end of World War II

Breaking News: No World War II veterans are invited to attend and participate in a three day commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the end of WWII at the Waterbury/Oxford Airport (Exit 16, off of I-84), on Friday, Sept. 10 when three World War II combat aircrafts are scheduled to arrive approximately 12:30 to 1 p.m. Photos NWS 8-26 WWII airplanes.jpg Credit: Submitted photo Caption: Two ...

Flying Dangerous Criminals

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Transporting prisoners by air is a risky business. But at least once a week, CSI Aviation Services, Inc. works with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to transfer dangerous criminals across the country, arranging the flight and handling the logistics to ensure a safe transport. Along with the inmates, the flight typically includes guards and a flight nurse. CSI is ...

Blasts, fireballs, quake-like rumbles rocked California town

At first, residents thought it was an earthquake. Or maybe a big airplane had crashed. San Bruno, after all, is adjacent to the San Francisco airport.

American Airlines Launches Codeshare Flights on Brazil's GOL Airlines

American Airlines, which offers more flights to Brazil than any other U.S. airline, has launched codesharing on flights operated by GOL Airlines between Sao Paulo and Salvador, Belem, Brasilia, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre and Recife, as well as between Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre.

Air Charter Company Expanding to Little Rock

As the owner of an air charter business, Andrew Bettis understands that safety must be his top priority.In fact, his eponymous company, Andrew Bettis ...

Leithen Francis, Max Kingsley-Jones and Rupa Haria Join AVIATION WEEK's International Editorial Team

Veteran aviation journalists Leithen Francis and Max Kingsley-Jones, as well as airport and social media authority Rupa Haria, are the newest members of AVIATION WEEK's growing international team of editors and online community managers, the company announced today.

Steven Slater Visits Airplane-Themed Bar

This is kind of sad. Steven Slater , the former JetBlue flight attendant whose story we are all familiar with by now, was spotted at Flight 151 last night. That is to say, he went to Chelsea's airplane-themed restaurant, named Flight 151. This either means he was paid to show up there, or he was just there to feel close to his in-flight past-life (he's no longer with JetBlue, and faces time ...

Aviation upgrade at UND

By: Dan Draovitch New safety measures put in place to protect all in flight. Aviation at UND has shifted toward even safer flights as new equipment has been installed in its 122 aircraft fleet. The upgrades, which include an Automated Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) system as well as pulse lights and even airbags, are ...

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 was called out after reports of a downed aircraft at the Paso Robles Airport.

Commerical Pilots May Soon Get More Resting Time

San Bruno fire - residents tell how it started

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.

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.

Flights grounded, but evacuees of Fourmile Canyon Fire in Boulder got to go home

BOULDER — Evacuees are going back to their homes again today as officials are allowing access to the northeast side of the Fourmile Canyon Fire area, although firefighters on the ground

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.

Search on for man who fell off charter boat

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

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.

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.

Best Bets

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.