Travolta's Pilots Charged With Embezzling Almost $800,000 Two pilots are charged with embezzling close to $800,000 from actor/pilot John Travolta’s production company. The Marion County (Florida) Sheriff’s Department confirmed to AVweb that Jean Paul Lacruz-Romero is in custody. Local news outlets have reported that Lacruz-Romero is charged[…] Read this article
World War II Mustang Pilot Reunited With A Cherished Friend Atlanta-area resident Paul Crawford last had his hands on the controls of a P-51 Mustang 79 years ago. He flew 29 missions in China before he was shot down. But thanks to Georgia’s Inspire Foundation, the Liberty Foundation and dual-control[…] Read this article
Kentucky Receives FAA Grant To Develop Aviation Careers This month, the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s Department of Workforce Development received $500,000 from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilot Workforce Development Grant program to implement a career preparation curriculum (CPC). In partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)[…] Read this article
Frontier Airlines Pilot Honored For Saving Ramp Worker The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) announced today the Master Executive Council of Frontier Airlines has honored Florida-based Frontier Airlines pilot Joel Byler for likely saving the life of a ramp worker at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL) in Atlanta, Georgia.[…] Read this article
Short Final: Aircraft Identification From AVweb reader Ron Rands: Overheard on the radio while en route to Oshkosh. (An Albatross is a Grumman-built Amphibian. See photo): Albatross: “Peoria approach, Albatross N54321.” Peoria approach: “Albatross N54321, Peoria approach.” Albatross: “Peoria, request flight following, destination Oshkosh – Oscar Sierra[…] Read this article
