AVIATION TRAINING

BAA Training to Train Turkish Airlines Pilots

One of the TOP 3 biggest independent aviation training centers in Europe, BAA Training, is proud to announce that it will deliver training to almost 300 cadets for the airline in 3.5 years.

AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

Yamal Airlines Cancels Options for 10 Superjet 100s

Russian regional carrier Yamal Airlines, the country’s second largest operator of the Superjet 100 (SSJ100), with 15 in its fleet, has abandoned plans to purchase 10 more of the type.

ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS

Fuel Truck Runs into Jazz Dash 8-300

While taxiing to the apron a fuel truck drove into the aircraft causing substantial damage to the aircraft (believed to be beyond repair) including nose, left fuselage, the left hand propeller.

REGULATIONS & SAFETY

FAA: Costa Rica Does Not Comply with ICAO Safety Standards

The Republic of Costa Rica does not comply with ICAO safety standards and is assigned a Category 2 rating based on a reassessment of the country’s civil aviation authority, the FAA has announced.