The House just recently approved a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five more years, now the bill is headed to the Senate. Although the bill does not include reinstations for pilots who were fired or forced to step down because of vaccine mandates, the bill is important for the airline industry…
As more and more people and businesses are choosing to enjoy the freedom and convenience of flying private along with the pandemic reshaping travel, private jet companies and private jet charters are leading the way in shaping the future of private jet flying. The growing awareness of the benefits of private jet travel, including customized…
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&D) has introduced a comprehensive package for the reauthorization of the FAA. This package, known as the “Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act,” covers a range of areas including FAA reforms, improved aviation safety, general aviation, workforce expansion and airport infrastructure. To learn more about this…
With runway accidents increasing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $100 million to 12 airports in order to build additional taxiways and install lighting to reduce “incursions” where planes, vehicles, and people mistakenly obstruct runways. This comes as more people are starting to spend more money on travel than they would pre-pandemic. Continue…
4AIR, experts in reducing aviation emissions and promoting sustainability, has recently announced the launch of a digital registry in order to document, trace, and account for the sustainability benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The Assure SAF Registry will be used to provide transparency to emission claims around SAF while maximizing the value for the…
Navigating smoke is a dangerous act for all pilots and with the smoke from the forest fires in southeastern Canada posing a significant hazard to aviators, it is important that pilots know what to do if ever in tricky situations. Knowing how to understand upcoming visibility and smoke forecasts or how to avoid smoke altogether…
West Star Aviation’s facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee is now an Authorized Winglet Installation Center for Aviation Partners, Inc. (API). API previously had 2 facilities that were Authorized Installation Centers in Illinois and Colorado, now having an Authorized Installation Center on the east coast is going to help API better serve its customers and help decrease…
With the airline industry finally returning to pre-pandemic traffic levels, there has been a noticeable increase in demand for private flights despite the pilot and flight crew shortage that is affecting the industry as a whole. Unlike commercial pilots, charter pilots do not have a set work schedule and work according to their client’s schedules,…
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! This is the last thing anyone would want to hear while mid-flight. As many already know, the phrase Mayday signals a life-threatening emergency and danger is imminent. Although it may seem random, this phrase along with many other aviation terms embraces a French origin. To learn its source and why pilots use…