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Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.

Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland, accuse him of interfering with band

LOS ANGELES - The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs.

CHP helicopter assists police in Natomas foot chase

A California Highway Patrol helicopter unit helped police ground units arrest an alleged Natomas burglar who was on the run from officers Friday.

United restarts 787 flights after grounding

United restarts 787 flights after grounding Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:00 pm, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its grounding order last month, and Ethiopian Airlines resumed 787 flights on April 27. Boeing never found the root cause of ...

New flag program to alert community of air quality conditions

A new flag program at an area school will alert the community of daily air quality conditions.

Falcone's Helicopter Heads to Hamptons

Phil Falcone's helicopter is in East Hampton.

Private Spaceships for Space Tourists to Launch Big Test Flights

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Private suborbital space planes built by two space tourism companies will likely launch some major test flights before this year is out, their builders say.

UK & World News: Pilots praised over plane emergency

British Airways pilots have been praised after safely landing a smoke-trailing plane on which both engines appeared damaged.

Avjet Only U.S. Operator Offering Boeing Business Jets For Part 135 Charter

Avjet Corporation, an international provider of aircraft charter, sales and management solutions, today announced that it is now the only Boeing Business Jet operator in the United States approved for Part 135 global charter.

Airplane orders, business investments boost manufacturing demand in April

The April report suggests economic growth is holding up, economists say.

GOL Doubles its Number of flights in Campinas

SAO PAULO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (BM&FBovespa: GOLL4 and NYSE: GOL) (S&P: B, Fitch: B-, Moody's: B3), the largest low-cost and low-fare airline in Latin America, ...

Japan to Resume Dreamliner Flights

Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday, saying battery problems fixed        

F-35A Instructor Pilots Qualify In Aerial Refueling

One Calls Flight 'Easiest Tanking Event In My Career' The initial cadre of F-35A Lightning II instructor pilots qualified in aerial refueling last week, adding another capability for student pilot training at the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 Integrated Training Center at Eglin AFB in Florida. "Eleven pilots had flown 14 refueling missions across the boom with the help of a KC-135 Stratotanker based ...

Domestic flights less full in March

Australia's domestic flights were a little roomier for the travelling public in March.

Japan's ANA to resume Boeing 787 flights on Sunday

Japan's All Nippon Airways, the launch customer for Boeing's 787 "Dreamliner," will resume commercial flights of the aircraft on Sunday, just over four months after the jets were grounded due ...

United to restart 787 flights on Monday

United to restart 787 flights on Monday Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:07 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2013 The planes are returning after being grounded for four months by the federal government because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by other airlines. The incidents ...

Aer Lingus not to pay increments to pilots

Move linked to talks on pension deficit and on general pay review for pilots        

Sheriff's helicopter gets kids' attention

Excited shouts of "it's coming, it's coming" went up from a crowd of students at Whitney Avenue Elementary School as a Sacramento County sheriff's helicopter came in for a landing onto the baseball field.

Small airplane down in Sierra east of Truckee

A small airplane is reported down about 10 miles east of Truckee, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office reports.

Pilots in fatal Alaska crash on different signals

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The pilots involved in a deadly 2011 midair collision in Alaska apparently were communicating on different radio frequencies before the crash, according to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board, a finding that local aviators say underscores the danger of the mishmash of communication channels and federal guidelines in the area.

Avjet Corporation Now the Only U.S. Operator Offering Boeing Business Jets for Part 135 Charter

BURBANK, Calif., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Avjet Corporation, an international provider of aircraft charter, sales and management solutions, today announced that it is now the only Boeing Business Jet ...

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had a mid-air scare today when their helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing. Charles and Camilla were 15 minutes into their flight from London to the Hay Literary Festival in Powys when a...        

Emergency landing for royal helicopter

A helicopter carrying Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall was forced to divert to a nearby aerodrome.

New DPS Airplane Named in Honor of Fallen Texas Ranger

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today commissioned its newest airplane, a Pilatus PC-12 NG, at a ceremony in Austin. The aircraft was named in honor of the late Texas Ranger Bobby Paul Doherty, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1978.

Twenty Aviation Companies Awarded for Outstanding Compliance with Van Nuys Airport’s Fly Friendly Standards

Today, twenty general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards for achieving outstanding compliance with the Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Fly Friendly Program for calendar year 2012. This year’s inaugural winners of the Friendly Flyer Award were recognized at the Board of Airport Commissioners meeting held at Van Nuys City Hall.

Outback Steakhouse® Takes Guests On A Taste Bud Adventure With New Steak Flights®

TAMPA, Fla., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Outback Steakhouse® is now offering guests a delicious way to explore different flavors with its new Steak Flights ® menu, starting at just $10.99.  The menu invites ...

Solar Plane Completes Longest Leg of Cross-Country Flight

A solar-powered airplane successfully completed the longest leg of its historic coast-to-coast flight across the United States today (May 23), landing in Dallas after nearly 20 hours in the air.

Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) Changes Name to Precision Aviation Services (PAS)

ATLANTA, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries announces Peachtree ...

Aviation headquarters opens

Chief Executive CY Leung officially opened the Civil Aviation Department Headquarters today. Located on the southeast corner of Airport Island, it has a gross floor area of 41,000 square metres. It comprises a Regulatory & Training Building, an Air Traffic Control Centre with a state-of-the-art air traffic management system, and an Accident Investigation & Facilities Building. The centre will ...

Aviation bodies get scathing report card

AVIATION safety in Australia is being compromised by failures on the part of major transport watchdogs.

Solar Impulse airplane breaks solar-powered flight record in Texas

The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane broke the distance record for solar-powered flight on Wednesday, flying from Phoenix to Dallas on the second leg of its coast-to-coast odyssey across America.The super-light, super-wide plane rose from its runway at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport at 4:47 a.m. MST (7:47 a.m. ET) with Andre Borschberg, Solar Impulse's co-founder and CEO, at the ...

Rules affirmed for Galway airplane hangar

Rules affirmed for Galway airplane hangar Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:33 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 A state review panel ruled Wednesday that the owner of an airplane hangar in Galway must install a fire-sprinkler system and take other steps to insure the unusual structure ...

Solar Impulse airplane is setting solar-powered flight record in Texas

The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane was assured of setting a distance record for solar-powered flight on Wednesday as it sailed from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth, on the second leg of its coast-to-coast odyssey across America.The super-light, super-wide plane rose from its runway at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport at 4:47 a.m. MST (7:47 a.m. ET) with Andre Borschberg, Solar Impulse's ...

Solar Impulse airplane heads for solar-powered flight record in Texas

The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane went after a distance record for solar-powered flight on Wednesday as it sailed from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth, on the second leg of its coast-to-coast odyssey across America.The super-light, super-wide plane rose from its runway at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport at 4:47 a.m. MST (7:47 a.m. ET) with Andre Borschberg, Solar Impulse's co-founder ...

Aut-Air.com Announces Jet Away for the Holiday. Major Promotions on Private Jet and Helicopter Service.

NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Aut-Air.com brings luxury and convenience to the elite traveler as a cost competitive commercial airline alternative. Jet away in as little as 5 hours notice. ...

Aviation Safety Experts Join PRISM Helicopter and Business Aviation Team

Greenwood Village, Colorado, May 22, 2013 – Professional Resources In System Management, LLC (PRISM), is pleased to welcome Calvin Rieb as the Helicopter Aviation Services Program Manager and Jenna Albrecht as the Safety Analyst for Business Aviation.

GE Aviation enhancing facility

NEWARK, Del., May 22 (UPI) -- GE Aviation reports it will invest $27 million into a facility in Delaware that makes aircraft engine components from ceramic matrix composites.

How to Use the Bathroom on a 20-Hour Plus Solar Airplane Flight [Video]

How to Use the Bathroom on a 20-Hour Plus Solar Airplane Flight [Video]

Study: Electronics Use on U.S. Flights On the Rise

The authors of a DePaul University study observing electronics use on domestic flights argue that the FAA's takeoff/landing ban is too disruptive to continue.

Grand Rapids residents complain state police helicopter patrols too loud, intrusive

Grand Rapids — State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime have prompted complaints from area residents.

Aviation industry optimistic on carbon pact by 2020

Senior officials from business and commercial aviation voiced cautious optimism that a long-sought worldwide framework to reduce aviation's carbon emissions could be in place by 2020.        

Helicopter problems 'delayed rescue'

RAF rescue helicopters from Valley on Anglesey were out of service when a cargo ship ran aground off the coast of north Wales, an accident report finds.

Etihad welcomes airberlin pilots

Etihad Airways has plans to recruit more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin.The move comes as airberlin, Germany’s second largest carrier, continues to work through its Turbine business turnaround program, and as Etihad Airways prepares for significant international expansion.The recruitment transfers began in April when the first batch of six Boeing 737-rated First Officers ...

A diversion in the air for 'Today'

NEW YORK (AP) — Two charter airplanes carrying the "Today" show anchor team and their crew from Hawaii to Yellowstone National Park were diverted in the air to Oklahoma for coverage Tuesday of the catastrophic tornado outside of Oklahoma City.

Aviation officials see global emissions deal possible by 2020

By Robert Evans GENEVA (Reuters) - Senior officials from business and commercial aviation voiced cautious optimism that a long-sought worldwide framework to reduce aviation's carbon emissions could be ...

Aviation officials see emissions deal possible by 2020

By Robert Evans GENEVA (Reuters) - Senior officials from business and commercial aviation voiced cautious optimism that a long-sought worldwide framework to reduce aviation's carbon emi...

Few Alaska Airlines Flights Affected by Volcanic Activity in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Few Alaska Airlines flights have been affected by volcanic activity from Mount Cleveland, located west of Dutch Harbor, and Mount Pavlof, located near Cold ...

Grand Rapids helicopter patrols prompt complaints

State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime in the city and surrounding communities have prompted complaints from area residents.

Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park Fans Clash Over Chester Bennington Joining STP

'Stone Temple Pilots just aren't the same without Scott Weiland,' writes a fan about the news.

Airplane Farts: Finally, There’s A Solution To Your Nightmare At 20,000 Feet

Airplane farts. We’ve all been there, whether on the giving or receiving end. When you’re 30,000 feet in the air for a four hour stretch with no layover, well … let’s just say that nature happens. But we are humanity, marching endlessly onward to the drum beat of progress, so why haven’t we solved this [...] Airplane Farts: Finally, There’s A Solution To Your Nightmare At 20,000 Feet is a post ...
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