FAA Downgrades Safety Ratings of Curacao and Saint Maarten, Current Flights Not Affected
The US Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday announced that it had downgraded the safety ratings of the Caribbean island nations of Curaçao and Saint Maarten from Category 1 to Category 2.
Volcanic Ash Forces Unprecedented Airspace Shutdown in Europe
Much of Europe's airspace is closed until further notice due to a massive cloud of dangerous ash spreading southeastward from a volcano in Iceland.
The Story Behind the New ‘Pilot’s Bill of Rights’ Law
The new Pilot's Bill of Rights Law has many wondering why such rights didn't already exist, but what does it mean for pilots? More importantly, what brought it about?
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Las Vegas Due to Smoke in Cockpit
An American Airlines flight from Miami to San Francisco made an emergency at McCarran Las Vegas International Airport Friday afternoon after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit.
Leaving St. Maarten – Enjoy Your Last Hours In Paradise
If you ever find yourself at the Princess Juliana International Airport on the island of St. Maarten, it probably means you are about to be leaving paradise. It’s time to stop thinking about which pristine beach you are going...