In January 2010, the world responded to the humanitarian disaster in Haiti, which was caused by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. More than 220,000 people perished in that quake, and in the cholera epidemic that followed. Two and a half years later the crisis still isn’t over, and the people of Haiti remain in need of […]
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Air Aces series presented on Air Force Museum’s giant screen
DAYTON, Ohio — In a partnership brokered by Reel Stuff Aviation Resources, the Military Channel’s new six-part series, Air Aces, is simultaneously being screened at the newly renovated Air Force Museum Theatre. Air Aces, which had its U.S. broadcast premier on Aug. 4, is a series of one-hour episodes that profiles some of the most […]
Poll shows most Americans support UAS for search and rescue, border patrol
A poll conducted by Monmouth University shows that a majority of Americans support the use of unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue and border patrol. The poll found that 83% of Americans support UAS use for search and rescue and 62% support the use of the technology for patrolling our nation’s border. The poll […]
Shell Aviation remembers the past, with an eye to the future
Shell Aviation recently supplied the engine oils for a memorial flight that recreated an important aviation event that Shell did the same for 100 years ago. A historic Catalina seaplane landed on Sunday having replicated the 1913 Circuit of Britain, which was the first major competition for seaplanes. The common aviation engine oil in 1913 […]
Pennsylvania to invest $5.4 million in 15 airports
HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than $5.4 million in state and federal money will be invested in 15 Pennsylvania airports to enhance enhance safety and operations. “Pennsylvania’s public-use airports produce more than $23 billion in economic activity every year,” Gov. Tom Corbett said. “This shows why it’s so important to invest in transportation. Improving airport safety […]
NASA to crash helicopter to study safety
NASA researchers will drop a 45-foot-long helicopter fuselage from a height of about 30 feet to test improved seat belts and seats and advance experimental techniques and crashworthiness data. The test is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 28, at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. NASA is collaborating with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and […]
FAA seeks to expand Piper fuel selector AD
AOPA is reporting that the FAA is proposing to add aircraft to an existing airworthiness directive that requires replacing the fuel selector valve cover on certain Piper PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28R-180, and PA-28R-200 airplanes.
Cessna 310 to ‘fly’ over GMU’s new park
A Cessna 310 will soon “fly” over the new aviation-themed park at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. “About two weeks ago, I got an email about a static display plane that was being auctioned off by The State of Georgia,” said Joe Frasher, airport director. “The bidding was ending within 48 hours and […]
NATA updates training to meet OSHA December deadline
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has recently revised its online NATA Safety 1st Hazardous Communications (HazCom) training program. In 2012, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) finalized rule changes aligning its HazCom Standard with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has required that employers train their employees […]