by Jim Campbell | May 5, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
With The Demise Of Spirit Airlines, The Low-Cost Carrier Group Seek $2.5 Billion In Federal Aid The Association of Value Airlines (AVA) has asked for $2.5 billion in federal assistance through stock warrants that could be converted into equity stakes, according to...
by Jim Campbell | May 5, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Department of Education Does Not Consider Flight Training ‘Professional’ The Regional Airline Association (RAA) has expressed disappointment with the Department of Education’s decision, as part of its RISE rulemaking, not to increase federal...
by Jim Campbell | May 5, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
FlyUSA Claims Travelers are Now Viewing Private Aviation as a Tool Rather Than a Luxury The airline world has taken a major hit this year, facing disappointing (yet expected) shutdowns, surging fuel costs, out-the-door TSA lines, and widespread flight cuts. Meanwhile,...
by Jim Campbell | May 5, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
From 2011 (YouTube Edition): Looking At Rebuilding The Art and Craft Of Flight Instruction One of the few bright lights of 2009-2010 was the rise of SAFE… an uncommon new aviation association that seems to be on the road to DOING THINGS rather than just bragging...
by Jim Campbell | May 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Plane Lands Safely; Tractor-Trailer Driver Treated At Hospital The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a Sunday afternoon incident in which dashcam video shows United Airlines 767 hitting a light pole and a tractor-trailer during its approach...
by Jim Campbell | May 4, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
MileagePlus Members Can Now Redeem Their Miles in a Rideshare App United Airlines and Lyft have come out with a one-of-a-kind partnership that allows customers to spend airline miles on day-to-day transportation. This marks the first US airline loyalty program to...
