NEW YORK – The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $150,000 civil penalty against Talon Air, Inc., of Farmingdale, New York, for allegedly violating Federal Aviation Regulations by allowing four pilots to fly without proper training or examinations.
FAA Alleges Charter Carrier Flew With Unqualified Flight Crews
January 17th, 2014 by admin, Comments Off on FAA Alleges Charter Carrier Flew With Unqualified Flight Crews
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Airline Pilot Hiring and Training Program Partnership Announced
January 16th, 2013 by admin, 1 Comment
TORONTO, ONTARIO – Air Georgian and Air Canada have announced the creation of a unique cadet pilot hiring program for high-achieving Canadian youth. The program is designed to encourage young men and women to consider careers in commercial aviation by assisting them with pilot training and offering them a clearer path to rewarding employment opportunities. […]
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Studying For The PSTAR Exam Just Got Easier
April 29th, 2012 by admin, Comments Off on Studying For The PSTAR Exam Just Got Easier
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Before student pilots in Canada can go on their first solo flights, the Transport Canada PSTAR (Pre-Solo Test about Air Regulations) exam must be completed.
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CF-18 Demo Team Arrives in Comox Sunday
April 8th, 2011 by admin, Comments Off on CF-18 Demo Team Arrives in Comox Sunday
COMOX, B.C. – The CF-18 National Demonstration Team will commence preparations for the 2011 air show season when it arrives in Comox on Sunday to begin its annual training.
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CAE to acquire CHC Helicopter’s Training Operations
December 20th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on CAE to acquire CHC Helicopter’s Training Operations
MONTREAL – CAE and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter transportation for the offshore oil and gas industry, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which CAE will acquire CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations including four full-flight simulators
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Flight School First in US to Cover 100 Percent of Tuition for Veterans
December 7th, 2010 by admin, 1 Comment
SALT LAKE CITY – Upper Limit Aviation recently announced that it’s able to offer up to 100 percent tuition coverage for eligible vets via the U.S. Veterans’ Benefits Office.
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Airbus and CAE Renew Training Services Cooperation Agreement
December 6th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Airbus and CAE Renew Training Services Cooperation Agreement
ROME, ITALY – Airbus and CAE today announced at the biennial Airbus Training Symposium that they have agreed to renew their flight crew training services cooperation agreement through 2017.
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FAA Proposes $221,650 Civil Penality Against Flying Vikings
November 29th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on FAA Proposes $221,650 Civil Penality Against Flying Vikings
LOS ANGELES – The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to assess a $221,650 civil penalty against Flying Vikings, Inc. a flight school in Hayward, Calif., for allegedly failing to complete the required training for its staff and failing to maintain training records, as required by Federal Aviation Regulations.
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NBAA Encourages Careers in Business Aviation With Student Scholarships
October 21st, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on NBAA Encourages Careers in Business Aviation With Student Scholarships
ATLANTA, GA – The National Business Aviation Association offers a wide range of scholarships that encourage young people to seek careers in business aviation.
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Boeing Projects Need for One Million Pilots and Maintenance Personnel Over Next 20 Years
September 15th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Boeing Projects Need for One Million Pilots and Maintenance Personnel Over Next 20 Years
SINGAPORE – The commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years to accommodate the strong demand for new and replacement aircraft, according to a crew assessment forecast from Boeing.
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