Strike in France expected to ground many overseas flights

Air France expects to cancel nearly half its long haul flights Tuesday as a strike by aviation workers enters its second day.

Frankfurt’s Night-Flights Ban Imperils Push for Global Standing

German film and television actor Tankred Benecke isn’t expecting much fan-mail from business chiefs in his home city of Frankfurt.

Congress OKs bill to prod US aviation into new era

After five years of legislative struggling, 23 stopgap measures and a two-week shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, Congress finally has passed a bill aimed at prodding the nation's aviation system into a new high-tech era in which satellites are central to air traffic control and piloted planes share the skies with unmanned drones.

Air France Cancels Flights as Workers Strike

Air France scrapped some flights today because of a strike by pilots, cabin crew and ground workers over proposed changes to rules governing labor protests.

Oysters, Pilots Benefit from $50 Million Royal Bank of Canada Aid Program

Chesapeake Bay oysters are in terrible trouble. Blame pollution, disease and overharvesting -- current numbers may be less than one percent of historical levels.

Pilots roll over Langston after cracking Top 25

LANGSTON, Okla. - The LSU Shreveport Pilots men's basketball team took over the C. F. Gayles' Fieldhouse on Monday night for a 74-45 victory over the Langston Lions in Red River Athletic Conference play. The Pilots have won nine in a row and 14 of their last 15 games leading them to a no. 18 ranking in the NAIA Top 25 poll that was released by the national office just before tonight's game.

Suspect arrested for stealing airplane

The airplane was a Cessna 182 valued at $110,000.00. It had been taken from an airport in Athens, TX about a week ago. It has been stored at a hanger in Nacogdoches until the owner can make arrangements to retrieve it.

Drug Trafficking, Pilots Allegedly Involved

"We're teaming up with the National Narcotics Agency to overlook the pilots in Sanur."

Illegal laser use 'endangers pilots and travellers'

The unlawful targeting of aircraft by reckless laser users is endangering the safety of both pilots and travellers, says Labour's Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway.

Senate approves sweeping aviation bill, sends to White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate approved a $63 billion bill on Monday that funds U.S. aviation programs for four years and authorizes new steps for the government to modernize the air traffic system. Senate lawmakers cleared the measure by a 75-to-20 vote, sending it to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. The House of Representatives approved it last week. The compromise ...

Airplane theft suspect arrested

Authorities in Nacogdoches County arrested a man Monday in connection with an airplane stolen from the Athens Municipal Airport last month.

Global Aviation Seeks to Cut Planes as Military Missions End

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., the biggest charter-flight company for U.S. military troops, plans to reorganize by getting rid of more than half of its aircraft, citing the end of flying missions to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Indonesian pilots flying a little too high for comfort

Travellers in Indonesia struggling withrough landings now have a new cause for concern.

Technical Issue Resolved, WAAY Back on Air on Charter

Huntsville, AL - Due to a technical issue with Charter Communications, many WAAY 31 viewers using that cable service provider were unable to see us for a lengthy period of time over the past weekend. The outage stretched across much of the WAAY 31 viewing area.

Helicopter Parents Hover In The Workplace

So-called helicopter parents have hit the workplace, phoning employers to advocate on behalf of their adult children. Human resource managers say more parents are trying to negotiate salary and benefits and are even sitting in on job interviews.

Pilots strike, Air France axes some Tuesday flights

PARIS (Reuters) - French carrier Air France will cancel up to 30 percent of its flights on Tuesday, after cancelling 20 percent of Monday's flights, because of a pilots' strike in protest at government plans to make strikers give at least two days' notice when they plan to walk out. The airline said in a statement it hoped to guarantee more than half its long-haul flights and 70 percent of its ...

Taking Names: Underwater filmmakers die in helicopter crash

Underwater filmmakers die in helicopter crash Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said. Police said two people - an Australian pilot and an American passenger - died Saturday when their helicopter crashed soon ...

Global Aviation Seeks to Cut Aircraft Citing End of Missions

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., the biggest charter-flight company for U.S. military troops, plans to reorganize by getting rid of more than half of its aircraft, citing the end of flying missions to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Helicopter lands at elementary school

MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a field at a Modesto, Calif., elementary school after developing mechanical problems, officials said.

Aviation bill passes Senate

The Senate voted Monday afternoon to approve a House-passed bill aimed at improving the nation’s aviation infrastructure and modernizing air traffic control systems.

CheapAir.com First to Tell Travelers Which Flights Have WiFi, TV and More

CALABASAS, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting there is much more fun when you find yourself on a plane that leaves on time and has cool extras like personal video monitors or internet access. ...

Harford charter review panel suggests council term limits

Board also calls for more flexibility in redistricting process, possible end to newspaper publication of notices in favor of the Internet Harford County could limit county council members to two successive terms in office and require a county redistricting committee to be less partisan, if recommendations by the charter review board are approved.

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

Global Aviation Holdings Inc., the biggest charter-flight company for U.S. military troops, filed bankruptcy, saying it has too many planes, too much debt and spends too much on labor.

Limited disruption as France aviation strike kicks off

French airports announced some cancellations and delays on the first day of a four-day strike by aviation workers on Monday but flight disruptions were limited.

Amid military cuts, Global Aviation restructures

Global Aviation has filed for bankruptcy protection as the private company which charters flights for the military attempts to slash spending.

Air Canada Reports Record January Load Factor

Virgin Galactic's Private Spaceship Ramping Up Toward Passenger Flights

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — This year is key for Virgin Galactic's bid to become the first commercial spaceliner service, as rocket-powered flights of its SpaceShipTwo are on the books for summer.

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.

Flights to London back on track

PETALING JAYA: Flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to KL International Airport are back on track after facing delays due to severe snowstorms in Europe.

Airplane removed from Kalispell house; NTSB looks for cause of crash

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.

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 ...

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 playground

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.