Community briefly: State seeks charter group for Shreveport school

Louisiana's Department of Education is looking for charter organizations that want to run Linear Leadership Academy in Shreveport. Linear was one of 10 schools transferred to the jurisdiction of the state's Recovery School District in July 2009 due to poor performance.

Because you asked for it, and because I had to wait six hours between the time when Bill Belichick ended his Monday press conference and when the players were available, here's another installment of "Ask Fearless," the recurring feature of your Blue Ribbon Daily in which readers get to ask insightful questions of your humble scribe, and hopefully receive sufficiently insightful answers in return.

Air India Express: Flights from Doha to Kerala unaffected

Pine looks for turnaround under Fussell

PINE – Pine has struggled on the football field in recent years but excitement is in the air for the Raiders as coach Chris Fussell, a former assistant, takes over the program that is moving into a new football stadium.

200 Unqualified Airline Pilots Detected in China

About 200 airline pilots in China have been found to have faked their experience to get hired, media reports said Tuesday.

Tickets on sale for rides on restored WWII bomber

A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber airplane on display at McClellan Field is available for

Plane crashes in north Arkansas, 2 on board killed

Two people were killed Tuesday when a small airplane on a flight from Illinois to Texas crashed in a remote area near Buffalo City in northern Arkansas, the Baxter County sheriff's office said.

Indulge in flights of fancy

At Airheads Trampoline Arena flights begin every 20 minutes. These aren't airplane flights. Instead, these are flights you can experience by jumping on the 11,000 square feet of trampoline space at the new business.

Air France: 'No concrete plans' to set up new LCC

Air France said it presently has "no concrete plans" to set up a new low-cost domestic carrier in a bid to win back market share in France, as reported in Les Echos last week. Dubbed "Air France Express," the newspaper reported the LCC could start service as early as next year from a series of bases across southern France, including Marseilles, Nice and Toulouse. According to the report, pilots ...

CHP Helicopter Rescues Injured Marin Hiker

SAN RAFAEL -- A California Highway Patrol helicopter scooped up an injured hiker who had fallen into a ravine along a Marin County hiking trail Monday afternoon, the CHP said.

Trial begins for Concord low flyer

Suspect flew his airplane too low over ex-girlfriend's Concord home, prosecutors say

Boeing wins $9 million US Navy contract

Airplane maker Boeing Co. has received a $9 million order from the U.S. Navy for landing gear kits for F/A-18 A-D aircraft.

Airport Airspace Changes Prompted by Mid-Air Collision Warnings Come in for Criticism

Looking up at the skies over north Costa Mesa a couple weeks ago produced a most disturbing site: a JetBlue plane making its normal descent into Long Beach Airport was passed maybe 100 feet...

Discovery Air's Top Aces Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Discovery Air Inc. is pleased to announce that the Quality Management System of Top Aces Inc. has been assessed and registered by Intertek Testing Services NA Ltd. as conforming to all of the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. Reports August 2010 Traffic

Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. today announced preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of August 2010.

US Airways Pilots, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Announce Strategic Alliance

CHARLOTTE, N.C.----The US Airline Pilots Association and the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today the formation of a Strategic Alliance. USAPA has been working diligently to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other pilot unions and labor groups for some time.

Minka Kelly's Airplane Freak-Out: Happening Right Now! (Updated) [Star Behavior]

# starbehavior Former Friday Night Lights star and current Derek Jeter -dater Minka Kelly is currently on a flight from JFK to LAX and apparently had an enormous dog-related meltdown during takeoff preparations. It's the best kind of starlet story. More »

Report: Hundreds of Chinese pilots faked resumes

Nearly 200 pilots in China have falsified their flying resumes, according to a China Business News report quoted by The Associated Press. More ...

Boeing Cuts Jobs In Military Unit

Airplane manufacturer is slimming down its military aircraft business and cutting workers, starting with 10 percent of the group's executives.

US Airways Pilots to Protest Low Pay, Pace of Contract Talks

PHILADELPHIA----US Airline Pilots Association : What: The US Airline Pilots Association , representing the pilots of US Airways, will begin picketing tomorrow to protest what it believes to be US Airways’ deliberate efforts to drag out contract negotiations for years, while benefiting from paying its pilots the lowest wages among the major airlines.

PILOTS VOLLEYBALL: Kati Hronek co-WCC player of the week

University of Portland outside hitter junior Kati Hronek has been named co-West Coast Conference volleyball player of the week. She was MVP of last week's Shocker Classic at Wichita State, where the Pilots won their first tourney title since 2004. She tied her career high of 17 kills in the ...

Helicopter drops geologists, engineers on cliff to inspect damaged Madison Dam

A helicopter dropped geologists and engineers on top of a cliff near the Madison Dam on Tuesday to inspect the cliff and determine if it is safe for crews repairing the dam.

Aviation summit to return to valley in 2012

The Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association Aviation Summit is slated to return to the desert in 2012 to host its annual event at the Palm Springs Convention Center, officials announced.

Chinese pilots fake resumes, airline authority says

More than 200 Chinese airline pilots used faked resumes to get their jobs, according to China's aviation authority.

Airplane seats recommended for kids under 2

U.S. transportation safety officials want airlines to prohibit child passengers younger than two from sharing airplane seats with their parents after the 2009 crash of an overloaded plane in Montana.

S-70i BLACK HAWK Helicopter Debuts at MSPO Exhibition

The S-70iâ¢ BLACK HAWK helicopter, the international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft's company in Poland, the aircraft will be on static display at the MSPO exhibition through Sept. 9.

Video: Helicopter River Rescue on Tape

A teenage stuck in a raging river in Kern County, Calif. was hoisted out of the water by a police helicopter. Jeff Glor reports.

Delta adds non-stop flights at Lambert Airport

(KMOV) -- There are new flights out of Lambert starting Tuesday, September 7th. Delta Airlines is celebrating its new service to New York-LaGuardia Airport, Reagan National in Washington, DC, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. There was a celebration at a couple of gates in the main terminal this morning before the first flight took off for LaGuardia. Delta says it's increased flights out of St ...

Appreciative crowd enjoys Thunder Over the Valley event

Airplane enthusiasts and families with children eagerly toured the planes on display last Saturday at the Thunder Over the Valley air show, walking through cargo craft and climbing into cockpits.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selects IFS Applications MRO Suite

ITASCA, Ill.----The Federal Aviation Administration has selected IFS Applications as its supply chain and maintenance repair and overhaul solution to ensure reliability of equipment used throughout the U.S.

Good fishing, but tough going for charter captains

HOUMA — On April 6, Brook Angelette of Cut Off bought a boat with the intentions of starting a charter-fishing business. He had 14 trips booked. Fourteen days later, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, unleashing the worst oil spill in the nation's history. The months-long spill left charter fishermen, both veterans and newcomers, with a season they would like to forget. “There's no ...

SpiceJet to Start Flights to Kathmandu, Colombo From India Next Month

SpiceJet Ltd. , an Indian discount carrier backed by billionaire Kalanithi Maran , will start international flights from next month as it expands operations to benefit from rising travel demand.

Candidates debate state of isle education

Hawaii's lieutenant governor candidates last night praised the efforts of island charter schools — especially the 16 that avoided Furlough Fridays while absorbing budget cuts — and called for more emphasis on early childhood education, but fell short on coming up with new ways to find money for promising programs.

French strike hits Irish flights

Dozens of flights to and from French airports have been cancelled today due to a general strike over French government plans to raise the retirement age.

170 flights to and from WB, Kerala cancelled

Major private airliners on Tuesday cancelled over 170 flights from various cities to West Bengal and Kerala in the wake of the strike called by central trade unions, but national carrier Air India said its operations were not hampered due to the stir.

Aviation interest up at Sullivan International Airport

WHITE LAKE – Despite the continued weak economy, aviation activity at Sullivan County International Airport in White Lake is holding its own. In fact, because of activities in the county, Sullivan Public Works commissioner Robert Meyer said aircraft traffic is up somewhat.

Charter school for gifted kids is finally home

There was a time when Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy had no hallway space, no gym and no computer lab - with laptops on a traveling cart as the substitute.

Flights to and from Kolkata crippled by trade union strike

Flight operations to and from Kolkata was severely affected Tuesday as private airlines cancelled 129 flights due to the nation-wide strike against price rise called by central trade unions.

Highway patrol helicopter called to rescue lost hiker

A California Highway Patrol helicopter was called in Monday after a Palm Springs man got lost hiking.

Coast Guard airlifts man from charter fishing boat

U.S. Coast Guard crews airlifted a 51-year-old man in need of medical assistance from a charter fishing boat 18 miles east of Gloucester on Sunday. Coast Guard Sector Boston received a report of a man experiencing "heart attack symptoms" while fishing aboard the Yankee Clipper at 10 a.m.

Airlines cancel flights due to 24-hour Kolkata bandh today

Kingfisher has cancelled 29 flights, while Jet Airways and its low cost arm JetLite have cancelled a total of 70 flights to and from Kolkata in the wake of bandh call given by central trade unions.

Reward increased for finding missing airplane near Katmai

A reward has been increased to $65,000 to locate a single-engine airplane with four people aboard that's been missing since Aug. 21 in Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Pilots investigated over fake resumes

China said yesterday it is investigating the qualifications of the nation's commercial pilots after revelations that more than 200 of them had falsified their resumes.

Aviation meet to focus on growth

Following the success of the Doha Aviation Summit in 2009, the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Naseba group are hosting the 2010 edition from October 30.

Airlines cancel flights due to Kolkata bandh today

Kingfisher has cancelled 29 flights, including one international, while Jet Airways and its low cost arm JetLite have cancelled a total of 70 flights to and from the city.

Helicopter crash probe review unfair: lawyer

The Transportation Safety Board probe into a deadly helicopter crash off Newfoundland is flawed and unfair, say lawyers for the victims of Cougar Flight 491.

Helicopter skiing business opens around Tahoe

A crew from Alaska Backcountry Adventures recently prepares for a first descent near Valdez, Alaska. The company is the older sister to Pacific Crest Heli-Guides, which plans to offer helicopter skiing and snowboard tours in the Truckee/Tahoe area this winter.

Pilots wanted as Asia travel boom creates shortage

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Qantas Airways Ltd and Emirates Airline are awaiting deliveries of about 400 planes to capitalise on Asia's rising prosperity. Finding pilots is the next job. Boeing Co expects the region's carriers to be the biggest buyers of twin-aisle planes as travel grows in China and India, home to a combined 1.1 billion middle-class people. Asia-Pacific airlines will ...

Helicopter Called To Wreck In Boring; 2 Hurt

A medical-flight helicopter was called after a crash early Monday morning in Clackamas County.

200 pilots in China faked flight records: report

Chinese officials find 200 pilots falsified their flying histories, with more than half working for the parent company of an airline involved in a recent crash, according to a report citing the head of the civil aviation administration.