CSOS signs strategic partnership agreement with Tibet Airlines

CSOS will also utilize its air medical expertise to provide first aid toolkits and flight crew training programs for Tibet Airlines with international standards and certifications to enhance in-flight emergency handling capacity and passenger safety. … Read more at Travel Daily News International.

CAE acquires Oxford Aviation Academy for C$314 million

OAA offers approved flight crew, cabin crew and aircraft maintenance training on a range of aircraft types including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, BAE Systems, Embraer and Saab. – Four ab-initio flight academies in the United Kingdom, the United States, … Read more at Vertical Magazine (press release).

The Fatal Flight of the Superjet 100: Why Did It Slam Into a Mountain in …

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Globe and MailThe Fatal Flight of the Superjet 100: Why Did It Slam Into a Mountain in … Read more at TIME.

Sick, uninsured firefighter gets special flight

A flight crew from St. Mary's Flight Care took him out in a helicopter. For some, the flight may not be such a big deal, but for Ortega, this a goal, an accomplishment – something at this point in his life he thought might not even be possible.and more » … Read more at WNEM Saginaw.

National Police Hope to ID Crash Victims in 2 Weeks

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Among the victims were aviation representatives, journalists and the eight-man Russian flight crew. Two other foreigners, one American and a Frenchman, are also believed to have been on board. Agus said the identification team was separating the body … Read more at Jakarta Globe.

14 pilots, 31 cabin crew failed alcohol test this year

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14 pilots, 31 cabin crew failed alcohol test this year

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College Station Native Completes NASA Internship

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Callouts keep crew busy over weekend

Flight crew arrived at the scene at 3.45pm where St John ambulance staff were treating the rugby player who had a suspected spinal injury, arriving at the Whangarei Hospital 10 minutes later. Mr Proctor says being an Australian he was really impressed … Read more at Dargaville and Districts News.

DGCA gets foolproof test for tipsy crews

Drunk flight crew members will now have a hard time evading authorities, as a new and effective testing instrument will be used during the Pre-Flight Medical Examination (PFME). After conducting a trial run for Alco Sensor IV from January to March this … Read more at The Asian Age.