FAA Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents The FAA and general aviation (GA) group’s #FlySafe national safety campaign aims to educate the GA community on how to prevent Loss of Control (LOC) accidents this flying season. What is Loss..
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ICAO Safety Report 2015 Edition A Coordinated, Risk-based Approach to Improving Global Aviation Safety The air transport industry plays a major role in world economic activity. One of the key elements to maintaining the vitality of civil aviation is to..
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Did you know that perfumes, nail polish and adhesives are considered “dangerous goods?” Almost every industry involved in any type of manufacturing and distribution transports materials classified by government agencies as hazardous. Labelmaster, a leading provider of solutions for hazardous..
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FAA Safety on Flying Your Drone You’re heading to the stores on Black Friday to buy that shiny new camera-equipped drone you’ve yearning for. You can’t wait to get into the sky and let loose your inner high-flying aerial photographer, right. Did you know..
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BTS Statistics Release: September 2015 North American Freight Numbers North American Freight BTS Statistics – The value of U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $93.2 billion in September 2015 as all modes of transportation carried less value of freight than a year earlier,..
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BTS 52-15 Monday, November 23, 2015 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 Passenger Airline Employment Data – September 2015 – U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 3.3 percent more workers in September 2015 than in September 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau..
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Statement from FAA Administrator Michael Huerta At the direction of the Secretary, the FAA announced the formation of a task force to develop a process for owners of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to register their aircraft. This group of..
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What Are the Most Common Hazmat Transportation Mistakes? The DOT has identified human error as a contributing cause for most hazmat transportation incidents. (U.S. Department of Transportation. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.) As outlined by the DOT, these human errors..
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The Value of Training Management Professionals There are many specialized roles within the training environment and the individuals that fill these roles bring tremendous value to companies by improving their employees hard and soft skills. Training management professionals play a..
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What Are The Best Ways to Track Employee Training? Avoid Using Paper Files – Use a modern system instead of an archaic, manual data entry using Microsoft Excel or similar dated record keeping methods. Your paper files are more at risk..
Read MoreMonday, November 9, 2015 – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson presented awards to 38 TSA employees who demonstrated a higher level of excellence at the 2015 DHS Secretary’s Awards Ceremony Nov. 3 in Washington, DC. The 2015 DHS Secretary’s Awards ceremony recognizes employee accomplishments made from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015.
FAA: Think Twice about Drone Registration Applications Through Registration Firms November 16 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants unmanned aircraft owners to know that there’s no need to work with a drone registration company to help them file an..
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Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) – September 2015 The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, rose 0.2 percent in September from the revised August level, rising after..
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Published on Feb 22, 2013 An in-depth look into the life of a Cargo Pilot. Directed by Jordan Maloy, Produced by Katie Plumstead, Edited by Laurence Kirkwood, Filmed by Ethan Wroth and Sound by Nikita Makwana...
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EASA is the European Union Authority for aviation safety. The main activities of the organisation include the strategy and safety management, the certification of aviation products and the oversight of approved organisations and EU Member States. Established in 2002, EASA..
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Fly Africa Commercial Airline Update – Following a fall out between its two shareholders last week, Zimbabwe flyafrica (Z7, Harare Int’l) has continued to suffer serious disruptions to its operations despite assurances that service would return to normal before the..
Read MoreWhat is the TSA Precheck? TSA Pre✓® TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Pre-check or TSA Pre✓® is an expedited security screening program connecting travelers departing from the United States with smarter security and a better air travel experience. Passengers considered low-risk who..
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BTS Releases August 2015 North American Freight Numbers The value of U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $92.4 billion in August 2015 as all modes of transportation carried less value of freight than a year earlier, according to the TransBorder Freight Data..
Read MoreAirport Safety Systems Impacted By Record High Firearms By Andrew Bender, Contributor, Forbes The air travel safety system in the United States is about to set a dubious record, for the number of firearms discovered in carry-on baggage at airport security checkpoints...
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BTS 47-15 Advisory Friday, October 16, 2015 Contact: Dave Smallen Tel: 202-366-5568 BTS Releases July 2015 U.S. Airline Traffic Data The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that U.S. airlines’ systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled..
Read More Denver, FAA Partner on Drone Safety September 30, 2015 – In a new FAA report released today, the Denver International Airport (DIA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are now partnering to raise awareness about safe unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations. The..
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AIRLINES & AIRPORTS | PATRICK CLARKE | TravelPulse.com SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Virgin America announced Wednesday that is has teamed up with ride-sharing service Uber to offer free rides to Elevate frequent flyer members who purchase a flight out of Dallas Love Field...
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What Are the Fastest Airlines? What are the fastest airlines today? Each major airline ranked by the time it shaved off a typical flight relative to other airlines, July 2014 through June 2015. AQT Solutions is proud to serve many of..
Read More How To Choose the Best Training Scheduling Systems Whether you are a Training Director a major chemical manufacturing company, or a Regulatory Affairs Manager at railroad company, the ability to schedule training is often a necessary and critical component in the..
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Knowing just how to choose hazmat training for employees can be a nerve wracking experience. You know the importance of selecting the right course, not only is training expensive but not training to proper standards for job function is a..
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by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 28, 2015 Virgin America Inc. is set to announce its second-quarter 2015 financial results before the opening bell on Jul 30. In the last quarter, the company posted a 71.43% surprise. Let’s see how..
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This document provides a general overview of the requirements for transporting hazardous materials by highway according to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Car Safety Administration). To obtain more specific requirements, carriers and shippers should consult the most current edition of 49..
Read MoreThe Important Role the AAAE and Airport Training & Development The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is the professional association that represents airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports in the United States of America. It..
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The Best And Worst Airlines, Airports & Flights: Summer 2015 By NATE SILVER If you’re like me, your Facebook and Twitter timelines are filled with friends, colleagues and celebrities who suffer from Airport Rage. Ordinarily good-natured, they turn into a cross..
Read MoreDiscover the 10 Biggest Reasons Why You Need a Modern System to Manage Your Compliance Training eBook By Melissa Powers, Regulatory Compliance Analyst, AQT Solutions
