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NEWS Shortage of pilots felt as ‘doctor copters’ take off
The number of flights undertaken by “doctor helicopters” in fiscal 2013 hit a record of more than 20,000, according to the Japanese Society for Aeromedical Services. Link
NEWS Avgas fuel price review: Will prices go down in 2015?
Avgas is a big component in the cost of flying. And as much as we hate the cost, it’s a fact of life for us pilots. For this report, I’ve collected data from various sources to try and predict what we will see in 2015 in terms of retail prices for 100LL. This is a…
NEWS Air Force picks Boeing 747-8 to replace Air Force One
The U.S. Air Force plans to announce on Wednesday that it has decided to use Boeing Co’s (BA.N) commercial 747-8 airliner to replace its current fleet of Air Force One presidential aircraft… Link
NEWS Emirates Announces Two New A380 Destinations in Europe: Dusseldorf and Madrid
DUBAI, U.A.E., 28th January 2015: Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, announced today the launch of A380 services to two European destinations: Dusseldorf and Madrid. For both cities, Emirates will be the first airline to operate a scheduled A380 service, offering an unmatched travel experience to business and leisure travellers alike. Link
