US, Australian filmmakers die in helicopter crash

Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said Sunday.

Sports Briefs: LSUS Pilots beat Crusaders, 9-2

Stephen Hobbins drove in three runs and the LSUS Pilots (3-0) also got two RBIs each from Kyle Pearson and Manny Estrada in a 9-2 win over the William Carey Crusaders on Sunday. Starter Logan Norris (1-0) was the winning pitcher for LSUS.

China Bans Airlines From Joining EU Aviation Emissions System

China banned airlines from taking part in a European Union carbon-emissions system designed to curb pollution, saying the program violates international rules.

Airplane that crashed into Kalispell home removed

The airplane that crashed into a Kalispell home was removed from the structure Sunday and a fire official estimated total damage at roughly $50,000.

Pix: India bound flights cancelled amid UK snow chaos

Some flights to Mumbai scheduled to depart from London's Heathrow airport on Sunday night were among half of scheduled 1,300 flights cancelled as authorities grappled with the fallout of snow and icy conditions across transport links in Britain.

Deep-sea filmmakers killed in Australia helicopter crash

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Two award-winning filmmakers working on a documentary with renowned Hollywood director James Cameron were killed in a helicopter crash in Australia on Saturday, according to National Geographic. American cinematographer Michael deGruy, 60, and Australian TV writer-producer Andrew Wight, 52, were killed when their helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from an airstrip ...

Air NZ flights hit by Heathrow snow

Air New Zealand flights to England have been delayed after snow and freezing temperatures disrupted services into London Heathrow.

Pressure mounting for Lion Air audit

Several incidents involving drug s and pilots with privately owned Lion Air have raised concerns about aviation safety in the country and prompted calls for the Indonesian government to immediately audit the management of the airline.

Helicopter makes emergency landing at playground

Authorities say a helicopter encountered mechanical problems before making an emergency landing at an elementary school playground in a Modesto neighborhood.

Helicopter makes emergency landing at elementary school playground in Calif.; no one injured

MODESTO, Calif. - Authorities say a helicopter encountered mechanical problems before making an emergency landing at an elementary school playground in a Modesto, Calif., neighborhood.

Helicopter makes emergency landing at Modesto elementary school

A helicopter pilot was forced to make an emergency landing at a Modesto elementary school Sunday morning after the aircraft developed mechanical problems. There were no injuries.

Global Aviation, U.S. Troop Transporter, Files for Bankruptcy

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., the biggest charter-flight company for U.S. military troops, filed for bankruptcy after losing money in three of the past four years.

Flights cancelled at Heathrow after heavy snowfalls and freezing fog

LONDON – Many flights were cancelled at Britain’s busiest airport yesterday – hours after it stopped snowing.

A condition for pilots: ‘existential conflict’ - The Boston Globe

Little is known about the psychological impact of the US drone war on the pilots who steer the unmanned weapons through the skies of Afghanistan and Pakistan from the safety of a military base in the Nevada desert.

U.S. Troop Transporter Global Aviation Files for Bankruptcy in New York

Global Aviation Holdings Inc. (GLAH) , the biggest charter-flight company for U.S. military troops, filed for bankruptcy after losing money in three of the past four years.

Helicopter Forced to Land at Elementary School

A pilot had to land a helicopter at a Modesto elementary school after his aircraft experienced mechanical problems.

Pilots take Game 3 to complete series sweep

SHREVEPORT, La. - The no. 6 LSU Shreveport Pilots dominated the William Carey Crusaders for a 9-2 win at Pilot Field to earn the series sweep over their former Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Rival on Sunday afternoon.

Filmmakers killed in helicopter crash

Cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said Sunday.

Global Aviation Holdings Inc. Commences Restructuring To Achieve Industry Competitiveness

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., Feb. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Aviation Holdings Inc., the parent company of World Airways, Inc., North American Airlines, Inc. and other subsidiaries, today announced that to ...

Travellers stunned as flights axed

Travellers expressed disbelief as Britain's busiest airport axed half of all flights amid forecasts of dry weather following a nationwide blanket of snow.

Pilots Overwhelmingly AFTRA for 4th Year in a Row (Exclusive)

Jonathan Handel About 80% of broadcast network pilots are being produced under AFTRA jurisdiction this year, a slight dip from recent years – but still a polar opposite from 2008, when about 90% were SAG. read more

Snow and fog ground half of London Heathrow's flights

Thousands of passengers were stranded on Sunday after heavy snow and forecasts of freezing fog forced London Heathrow Airport to cancel 50 percent of its scheduled flights.

Martin: The Inherent Dangers Of The Single Member LLC And Alter Ego Veil Piercing

Martin v. Freeman, ___ P.3d ____, 2012 WL 311660, 2012 COA 21 (Colo.App., Feb. 2, 2012). Full Opinion at http://goo.gl/OeMWp This case involves a Single Member LLC (?Tradewinds?) that constructed to build an airplane hanger. Tradewinds only had one asset, an airplane, and when litigation arose over the hanger, the airplane was sold and the ...

Air France keeps long-haul flights during strike

Air France says it expects to maintain more than 85 percent of its long-haul flights and 80 percent of European flights when pilots, cabin crew and other personnel begin a four-day walkout Monday to protest a government labor reform.

British Airways, Ryanair, Cancel Flights After Snow Hits London

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA’s British Airways unit and Ryanair Holdings Plc were among airlines cutting hundreds of flights from London after snow blanketed the capital.

British Airways, Ryanair, Cancel Flights After 4 Inches of Snow Hit London

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA’s British Airways unit and Ryanair Holdings Plc (RYA) were among airlines cutting hundreds of flights from London after snow blanketed the capital.

Micron Technology CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash

Steve Appleton, who took charge of Micron Technology Inc. at 34 and went on to become the memory- chip industry’s longest-serving chief executive officer, died after crashing an experimental plane in Boise, Idaho. He was 51.

Aviation meet this week to decide on FDI, aviation turbine fuel imports

In a bid to safeguard the interests of ailing aviation sector, a Group of Ministers will meet on Thursday to give final touches on allowing investments in Indian carriers by foreign airlines, direct import of jet fuel by Indian carriers and Air India’s financial restructuring plan.

Filmmakers killed in Australian helicopter crash

Two celebrated filmmakers working on a documentary with Oscar-winning director James Cameron and National Geographic have died in a helicopter crash in Australia, according to the media group.

Aviation Ministry objects crediting Delhi Airport fee to Consumer Fund

The Civil Aviation Ministry has strongly objected to the Consumer Affairs Ministry’s view that airport regulator AERA should credit Rs 1,500 crore collected by Delhi airport operator DIAL to the Consumer Welfare Fund.

Heathrow cancels flights as snow forecast

London's Heathrow Airport on Saturday cancelled 30 percent of Sunday's flights as it braced for heavy snow and freezing fog. The airport, which is expecting up to 15 centimetres (six inches) of snow overnight, said it would publish a list of the flights it will operate on its website at 6pm (1800GMT) Saturday, but warned further cancellations were possible.

Private aviation exhibition to take place in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi -- Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that Abu Dhabi Air Expo, the region’s first general aviation exhibition, will gather major participants from the international and local general aviation community to bring aircraft to the static display and share the latest innovations in the general aviation ...

Helicopter routes would not affect arriving and departing traffic near Shelter Island

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to adopt the proposed North Shore helicopter route, designed to lessen helicopter noise over residences, by July 4, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer. The route would require helicopters to fly offshore and at an altitude of at least 2,500 feet. But one [...]

Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash

Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Former Micron Technology Inc. board member Gordon Smith talks about today's death of Micron Chief Executive Officer Steve Appleton in a plane crash.

French aviation unions call strike for February 6-9

Unions representing French aviation workers, including pilots, flight attendants and baggage handlers, voted Friday for strike action on February 6-9 that is expected to disrupt air travel.

Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash in Idaho

Steve Appleton, who took charge of Micron Technology Inc. at 34 and went on to become the memory- chip industry’s longest-serving chief executive officer, died after crashing an experimental plane in Boise, Idaho. He was 51.

Attorney general denies DEA role in Houston pilots' arrest

Attorney general denies DEA role in Houston pilots' arrest Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:31 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder insisted Thursday that the Drug Enforcement Administration played no part in the arrest of two ...

UPDATED: Airplane crash reported at Humboldt County airport

A 65-year-old man suffered major facial injuries in an airplane crash at the Humboldt County-owned Dinsmore airport off Highway 36 near the Humboldt-Trinity border.

House passes 4-year aviation program blueprint

A four-year blueprint for aviation programs that hastens the transition to a new air traffic control system based on GPS technology was given final approval by the House on Friday despite last-minute objections from organized labor.

Travel Website Lets You Book Flights Featuring Wi-Fi, Live TV

Travel is so much easier when you're prepared and know what to expect. Airfare shopping website CheapAir.com now lets you find out which flights offer Wi-Fi, live TV and movies before you book.

New USAF X-Plane, the X-56A UAV, Revealed by Aviation Week

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In exclusive coverage, Aviation Week has revealed a new U.S. Air Force X-plane , the X-56A Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), which will test active flutter suppression ...

ACSF Takes on Hotline to Report Illegal Charter

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will now staff the toll-free hotline to report suspected illegal commercial activity. The hotline had previously been administered by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

Taiwan pilots rescued after plane crash

TAIPEI : Two military pilots were rescued after their twin-seat trainer aircraft went down in the south of Taiwan during a routine training mission, the island's defence ministry said on Friday.

South Korean Pilots Training

A bevy of South Korean pilots flew out of Nellis Air Force Base in their brand new F-15K fighter jets Wednesday, heading over the range to the north to practice dropping bombs during a Red Flag training exercise. The Nevada Test and Training Range with

Norwich-based SaxonAir expands its fleet with new Hawker 900XP aircraft

Norwich-based private air charter operator SaxonAir is expanding its fleet with the order of a new Hawker 900XP.

Pilots' lackluster loss to Flames 'very upsetting': Cowden

A weekend split illustrated the Abbotsford Pilots' season-long inconsistency when playing teams below them in the standings.

Online Aviation Company Spreads its Wings to Include Offline Print Edition

Online air charter marketplace JetCharters.com offers new print edition as an additional way for private aviation consumers to find aircraft and operators to suit their travel needs.Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 In a digital world sometimes tangible products are a welcome change. That is why worldwide air charter marketplace JetCharters.com now offers its first offline product for ...

Man hit in head with airplane propeller, dies

A man hit in the head by an airplane propeller Monday morning at Gillespie Field in El Cajon has died of his injuries, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said.

Man hit in head by airplane propeller dies

A man hit in the head by an airplane propeller Monday morning at Gillespie Field in El Cajon has died of his injuries, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said.

The Military Helicopter Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market 2012-2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The Military Helicopter Modernisation, Upgrade & Retrofit Market 2012-2022 ...