Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog

Non-Pilot Jobs in the Aviation Industry

Wayne Farley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:49:29 +0000

So your dream is to fly, but you have some limitation that prevents you from attaining it. Alas you can still work in the industry and have a fulfilling career in some other related areas. Laura...

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4 Tips for Women Interested in Aviation Careers

Wayne Farley — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:45:55 +0000

Despite the fact that women have played important roles in the history of early aviation, careers in both commercial and military aviation have been traditionally male dominant. As with any industry...

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China heavy-lift chopper receives certification

Wayne Farley — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:48:27 +0000

China's civil aviation authority has cleared the country's biggest-ever helicopter for domestic use. The 13.8-ton AC313 is the latest advance for China's ambitious aerospace industry. Related...

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Jets vs. Turboprops – Making The Right Choice and How They Compare

Wayne Farley — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:59:50 +0000

How do you make the right choice in aircraft….well…as they say… it all depends. It depends on your required mission profile. Related posts:The Piaggio Avanti P180The Age of Very Light Jets

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Randy Babbitt Resigns

Wayne Farley — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:52:49 +0000

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt resigned on Tuesday following what can only be described as a fall from grace. He was arrested Saturday night in Fairfax City, Virginia on charges of drunken driving....

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International Civil Aviation Day 2011

Wayne Farley — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:53:38 +0000

Today, we celebrate a very special birthday. On this day 67 years ago, a group of visionaries, meeting at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago, signed a document that would forever change our...

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I’m a celebrity, get me up there!

Wayne Farley — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:49:37 +0000

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson said this week that he would do all he could to resurrect Sussex-based Astraeus Airlines, which announced on Monday that it had ceased operations. Dickinson...

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Cutting Airlines’ Fuel Costs

Wayne Farley — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:14:09 +0000

Soaring fuel prices, keeping the airline business afloat and making air travel affordable are just some challenges faced by airlines. But see what are two new innovations to reduce consumption. Only...

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