by Jim Campbell | May 9, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Captain Jackson Ended Up Under a Surprise Water Cannon Salute on His Trip Home The collapse of Spirit Airlines left thousands of passengers and employees disrupted…but for one captain, it also meant losing what was supposed to be his final flight. But,...
by Jim Campbell | May 9, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
South Florida FBO Will Maintain Standard Pricing Structure And Maintain Service Levels Banyan Air Service has announced that it will not charge special event fees at its FBO location at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning...
by Jim Campbell | May 9, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Plane Took Off From Stennis International Airport In Mississippi The Solar Impulse 2, a long-range experimental aircraft, crashed in the Gulf of Mexico when it lost power during an unmanned test flight on May 4, a report from the National Transportation Safety Board...
by Jim Campbell | May 9, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Fuel Price Data Shows a 30% Year-Over-Year Increase Amid Overseas Conflict New Bureau of Transportation Statistics data shows that US airlines spent just over $5 billion on fuel in March, giving the industry a painfully clear look at what the current fuel spike is...
by Jim Campbell | May 9, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
A King Air KA-350ER Is Being Added To Company’s Youngstown Campus Fleet The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics’ Youngstown Campus has officially welcomed a King Air KA-350ER to its training fleet. The aircraft, formerly operated by the U.S. Air Force as...