Op-Ed in Northeast Courier: York’s Aviation Path – York College / City University of New York

York College’s President Dr. Claudia Schrader co-authors an Op-Ed in the Northeast Courier, detailing the fruitful collaboration with the Port Authority on JFK’s redevelopment. This partnership is paving the way for new aviation career opportunities for our students.Written by our college President Dr. Claudia Schrader and Alicia L. Hyndman, this piece explores the impactful initiatives at the Aviation and Aeronautics Academy. Read the full article “Op-Ed: Port Authority and York College…
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Source: https://www.york.cuny.edu/news/op-ed-in-northeast-courier-yorks-aviation-path

China’s international flights set to take off, buoyed by May Day holiday, but US travel suffering delays

A resumption of international flights to and from China may be faster than expected, buoyed by the restoration of outbound travel, analysts and local media said, although the recovery of connections with the United States remains slow.Air China would progressively roll out four international routes starting from Sunday, the airline said on its official WeChat account on Tuesday.Routes between Beijing and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Dhaka in Bangladesh would be added, while the Chinese capital…
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Source: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3260537/chinas-international-flights-set-take-buoyed-may-day-holiday-us-travel-suffering-delays

Piasecki Smuggler UAV Breaks Cover

AURORA, Colorado—Piasecki Aircraft has unveiled a small air-launched UAV designed to glide autonomously from altitude and deliver logistics payloads with precision without endangering an carrier aircraft.Dubbed the Smuggler, the UAV “is a vehicle that is designed to provide logistics to small units operating in dispersed environments,” company President and CEO John Piasecki says. Configured with foldable wings, vertical and horizontal tails, the Smuggler can carry up to 25 lb. over…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/shows-events/army-aviation-association-america/piasecki-smuggler-uav-breaks-cover

Movements, Week of April 22-26, 2024

Movements, Week of April 22-26, 2024 | Aviation Week Network

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April 26, 2024

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In addition to the April 22 announcement that former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes will succeed retiring Airbus Americas CEO and chairman Jeff Knittel on June 3, this…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/movements-week-april-22-26-2024

European Commission Says IAG-Air Europa Deal May Reduce Competition

European Commission Says IAG-Air Europa Deal May Reduce Competition | Aviation Week Network

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The European Commission (EC) has sent a statement of objections to International Airlines Group (IAG), saying its planned acquisition of Air Europa may restrict competition on routes to, from,…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/european-commission-says-iag-air-europa-deal-may-reduce-competition

Opinion: Industry Must Make Developing A New Aircraft Affordable

Opinion: Industry Must Make Developing A New Aircraft Affordable | Aviation Week Network

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Boeing CEO David Calhoun.
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In an interview with CNBC in March, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun (pictured) doubled down on his estimate from November 2022 that a new narrowbody airplane…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/opinion-industry-must-make-developing-new-aircraft-affordable

Aviation Industry and Travelers Need FAA Reauthorization Now

As we approach the start of a busy summer travel season, the aviation industry is working to keep customers safe en route to their destinations. One tool the industry needs is a long-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from Congress.

This legislation is critical to providing the agency and the traveling public the support needed to ensure air traffic controllers and other federal safety officials have what they need to focus on the most critical safety…
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Source: https://www.uschamber.com/infrastructure/transportation/as-summer-travel-approaches-aviation-industry-and-travelers-need-faa-reauthorization

The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines

By Mariko OiBusiness reporter26 April 2024Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mitsuko Tottori started her career as a flight attendantNot only was Ms Tottori the carrier’s first female boss, she had also started her career as a member of cabin crew.The headlines ranged from “first woman” and “first former flight attendant” to “unusual” and “no way!”One website even described her as “an alien molecule” or “a mutant”, a reference to her having worked at Japan Air System (JAS), a much…
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68823400.amp

Power solution simplifies aviation’s transition to more electric aircraft

26-04-2024 |
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To provide the aviation industry with a comprehensive electric actuation solution, Microchip Technology has announced a new integrated actuation power solution that combines companion gate driver boards with an expansive Hybrid Power Drive (HPD) modules in SiC or Is technology with a power range of 5kVA to 20kVA.
The new integrated actuation power solution keeps the same footprint…
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Source: https://www.electropages.com/2024/04/power-solution-simplifies-aviations-transition-more-electric-aircraft