Posted on Thursday, 01 June 2017

I am proud to announce that South Africa’s ICAO audit results have risen from 83,83% to 86,71%. This is an increase of 3.43 in the level of Effective Implementation of ICAO’s Critical Elements with 86,71% significantly higher than the world average of 60%. Source - http://m.bizcommunity.com/Article.aspx?l=196&c=583&i=162239 ...

Posted on Wednesday, 17 May 2017

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says contaminated fuel caused a fatal helicopter crash on a Northern Territory cattle station. "The loss of engine power was a result of fuel starvation due to contaminants introduced into the helicopter's fuel system during the drum refuelling," the report said. Fuel samples taken from the helicopter's tanks contained traces of water and rust particles which were similar to samples taken from a refuelling drum. source - http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2016-11-17/cattleman-dougal...

Posted on Wednesday, 17 May 2017

This February 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Injuries: 2 Fatal. Location: Amarillo, Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. - source https://generalaviationnews.com/2012/02/05/fuel-contamination-brings-down-twin/ ...

Posted on Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Analysis of the engines found that their fuel systems were contaminated with spherical particles - source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathay_Pacific_Flight_780 ...

Posted on Thursday, 25 June 2015

Pilots are meticulous when it comes to a wide range of flight procedures and the pre-flight, why is it that a large percentage of them aren’t equally fastidious about what’s in the fuel tanks of their aircraft...? source http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/refueling-discipline-crucial-pilots-and-fbos...

Posted on Friday, 24 April 2015

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board stated that the plane's right fuel tank ruptured in the crash, and “[T]he smell of Jet-A fuel was prominent at the accident scene.” Angelina County Judge Wes Suiter confirmed Thursday 23/04/2015 that an employee at the airport put the wrong kind of fuel in the twin-engine Cessna 421B that crashed on US Highway 59 south of Diboll last week. Souce:http://www.kltv.com/story/28884823/angelina-co-judge-confirms-wrong-fuel-loaded-before-plane-crash-on-us-59 ...

Posted on Wednesday, 17 September 2014

"We examined one of the fuel filters in the helicopter and saw some black material that we didn't like," said Lt. Mike Davis. So, to be on the safe side, Davis suspended all air operations until the base's Jet-A fuel storage tank could be fully inspected. source http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/rotocraft/Omaha-Police-Department-Returns-to-the-Air_82910.html#.VBmC0Ut9v1p...

Posted on Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Investigation into plane crash begins Preliminary accident report to be released in about 10 days. Federal and local investigators descended on the Selkirk rail yard on Tuesday trying to figure out why a plane from the neighboring South Albany Airport took off and crashed seconds later, killing the pilot and flight instructor on board. source http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Feds-expected-to-probe-plane-crash-in-Selkirk-5743443.php  ...

Posted on Wednesday, 03 September 2014

St. Egidien, Germany on September 2, 2014 - Continental Motors Group, Ltd announced today that Aerodynamics Malaga S.L. (Aerodynamics), a leading Spanish flight training school, will retrofit sixteen aircraft with the state-of-the-art Continental Diesel jet fuel piston engine. source - http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/11675182/continental-motors-signs-new-fleet-customer-in-spain ...

Posted on Tuesday, 02 September 2014

All forecasts point to dramatic growth in aviation over the coming decades – but can more flights and more passengers be accommodated without a significant increase in CO2 emissions? A grouping of UK industry players including manufacturers, airlines, airports and air navigation service providers believe this is possible – but only if the government takes steps to support the development of biofuels. Source - http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-sustainable-fuel-future-is-in-reach-but-only-with-government-402740/ ...

Posted on Tuesday, 02 September 2014

Barry Welch photography ...  1968 bmc 420wf avgas aircraft refueller - source http://www.barrywelchphotography.com/keyword/1968%20bmc%20420wf%20avgas%20aircraft%20refueller;weybridge/ ...

Posted on Sunday, 09 February 2014

NAGPUR: A Sonegaon police team has arrested five people, including driver of a carrier vehicle, for their alleged role in stealing fuel meant for aviation sector on Saturday. The gang used duplicate key to unlock the fuel chambers of the carrier to steal the expensive combustible fluid before it was delivered... source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Five-people-arrested-for-stealing-aviation-fuel/articleshow/41380650.cms...

Posted on Tuesday, 15 October 2013

South African Airways (SAA) and US aerospace giant Boeing are to work together to develop and implement a sustainable aviation biofuel supply chain in southern Africa, a first for the continent. Read more:http://www.southafrica.info/business/trends/newbusiness/biofuels-141013.htm#.Ul1AUBa7zlI#ixzz2hndqsr4Q...

Posted on Tuesday, 02 July 2013

AFRICAN countries are to come under stringent European Union (EU) polices in the aviation sector targeted at defining the shape of future economic regulation. source : www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125698:african-airlines-to-face-tough-eu-aviation-policy&catid=32:business-travel&Itemid=563...

Posted on Friday, 19 April 2013

South African Airways (SAA) has claimed victory over Gulf Air after being awarded for being 'the most on-time airline in the world' and 'best business class product' in the aviation industry. source: www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/04/18/127-South-African-Airways-recognized-for-most-on-time-delivery.html...