Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee has issued a warning over the potential risk to civil aircraft arising from the resurgence in hostilities in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region of the Caucasus. The territory, located in south-western Azerbaijan, has been the source of...
Greek airline Sky Express has ordered four Airbus A320neo aircraft as it plans to expand into international operations. Greek airline Sky Express has ordered four Airbus A320neo aircraft as it plans to expand into international markets. The firm commitment is...
An airline’s ability to invest in new aircraft and other measures aimed at mitigating the industry’s environmental impact will become a “differentiating factor” in the future, according to Finnair chief executive Topi Manner. An airline’s ability to invest in new...
Chop A form of turbulence. 1) Light Chop– Turbulence that causes slight, rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude. 2) Moderate Chop– Turbulence similar to Light Chop but of greater intensity. It causes rapid bumps...
Aero Linx: The Texas Aviation Association In 1999 there was a grass roots effort to save Robert Mueller Airport in Austin, Texas. “Friends of Robert Mueller” was formed after it was learned that the city of Austin planned to close...
Air Route Surveillance Radar Air route traffic control center (ARTCC) radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft’s position while enroute between terminal areas. The ARSR enables controllers to provide radar air traffic control service when aircraft are within...
“Today's flight was inspiring. Using New Shepard to simulate landing on the Moon is an exciting precursor to what the Artemis program will bring to America. Thanks to NASA for partnering with us, and congrats to the Blue Origin team...
Aero Linx: The Flight Safety Foundation The Flight Safety Foundation. We are an independent, international, and impartial non-profit that exists to champion the cause of aviation safety. Since 1947, Flight Safety Foundation has helped protect everyone who benefits from air...
While the European Union, in its transatlantic civil aircraft subsidy dispute, had sought World Trade Organization authorisation to impose a higher penalty than the $7.5 billion awarded to the US government, it ultimately failed to convince the WTO of its...
EasyJet’s new chief financial officer, Kenton Jarvis, will assume his role at the airline on 3 February 2021. This will be followed by a short handover period with his predecessor, Andrew Findlay, “to ensure a smooth transition”, the carrier states....