Brazil’s Air Traffic Control OvertaxedOhmyNews International, South Korea – Dec 24, 2006When problems in Brazil take too long to be resolved, we say, "It is becoming a soap opera," which is the case with the crisis of Air Traffic Control (ATC) …Brazil’s Air Traffic Control Overtaxed – OhmyNews International DUBAI ? The Air Navigation Services [...]

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Brazil’s Air Traffic Control OvertaxedOhmyNews International, South Korea – 19 hours agoWhen problems in Brazil take too long to be resolved, we say, "It is becoming a soap opera," which is the case with the crisis of Air Traffic control (ATC) …Brazil’s Air Traffic Control Overtaxed – OhmyNews International Serving through the season: Senior Airman [...]

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WRAFs at RAF Shawbury cagney and lacey posted a photo: WRAFs and RAFs at RAF Shawbury in 1979, I think this is one of the very many AATC course leaving parties.Pictured I think are Janet Lawrence, Mandy Someone, Jenny Legg, Russell Whiteside and others. Someone correct me if I’m wrong! Who are the others?does anyone [...]

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Why an airplane hit trees on its approach to Drake Field late Monday night near West Fork is yet to be determined, says a federal investigator looking into the fatal crash. (Northwest Arkansas Times)NTSB investigator says plane crashed after hitting trees (NWAnews.com) Here are some holiday travel links that may make help you with your [...]

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How pilot escaped air collision – The Northern EchoHow pilot escaped air collisionThe Northern Echo, UK – Nov 29, 2006A GLIDER pilot survived a mid-air collision after crawling through a hole in his shattered aircraft as it plummeted to the ground and parachuted to safety. … Following the chaos surrounding the terrorist attacks of Sept. [...]

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RELATED NEWS (Zawya)Besides the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and Tunisia are bidding for four seats on the ICAO governing body that sets global air transport standards and practices. Report scathing of Civil Aviation AuthorityRadio New Zealand, New Zealand – Dec 19, 2006An independent review has found serious flaws in the air safety and regulatory [...]

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MSNBC – WASHINGTON – Can deep-frying a turkey ever be a bad idea, especially at a holiday party? It sure can, according to the Air Traffic controller’s union, especially if the sizzling goes on inside administrative offices at Dulles International Airport …WP: Deep-fried airport feast stokes union’s ire CNN – Another Heathrow carrier, bmi, cancelled [...]

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