pilots

Boeing and NASA Are Building This Eco-Friendlier ‘X-Plane’ with American and Southwest Airlines Support

by | Jul 31, 2023
NASA's first X-plane could reduce fuel consumption and emissions up to 30% compared to today's domestic fleet of airplanes, Boeing said. The design could be used by planes of different sizes and missions and may benefit from folding wing tips to accommodate existing airport infrastructure.
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Ready for Takeoff: New Southwest Program Gives Prospective Pilots a Pathway to the Cockpit
by | Aug 2, 2019
The program seeks to fill Southwest Airlines' future needs—which are predicted to be growing—to fill pilot slots with qualified candidates.
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Irving Company’s Helicopters Play Pivotal Role in Norwegian Cruise Ship Rescue
by | Mar 26, 2019
CHC Helicopter is a global provider of the most-advanced helicopter services for offshore and onshore uses, including search-and-rescue operations.
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Fort Worth-Based Aviation Firm Offers Turn-by-Turn Directions—for Pilots
by | Nov 1, 2018
There's an app for that. Aviation Mobile Apps has pilot solutions for flight calculations, aviation weather alerts, converting numbers, or flying the 'perfect' holding pattern — the company's latest patent-pending solution.
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Boost to Education: Cognizant Gives $100M for STEM, American Airlines Awards Grants for Flight Instruction

by | Feb 13, 2018
North Texas educational institutions receive financial backing for their programs from foundations and businesses.
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