Miles Williams: Corporate Jet Captain, GDF Special Forces Officer, Paratrooper, Adventurer, Off Road Enthusiast and much more.
Miles Williams celebrated his birthday on Friday May 7, 2013, his friend, former co-worker and employer Gerry Gouveia paid the follow tribute to him.
First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse
Painting of the first A350 XWB “MSN001” was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This latest milestone shows that MSN001 is progressing well on its route to first flight.
Aircraft crashes in Plaisance after departing Ogle Airport
According to Guyana’s Transport Minister Robeson Benn the aircraft was on a technical survey mission for the Amaila Falls hydropower access road to do a LIDAR (Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) survey for the best geometrical and other alignments for the road.
US signs Open Skies Agreement with Guyana
U.S. Ambassador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Brent D. Hardt and Guyana’s Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn signed an Open Skies air services agreement on March 25 in Georgetown, Guyana, formalizing the liberalization of the bilateral aviation relationship between both nations. The Open Skies agreement entered into force upon signature.
Brazilian Aerobatic Squadron Observes 100 years of Aviation in Guyana
Guyanese were treated to a spectacular airshow by a Brazilian aerobatic squadron on Sunday March 24, 2013.
The Brazilian Air force Aerial Demonstration Squadron (Portuguese: Esquadrão de Demonstração Aérea), popularly known as Smoke Squadron (Portuguese: Esquadrilha da Fumaça) was a 20 man team with 7 performing Embraer EMB-312 Tucano turboprop trainer and one C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
Boeing Provides Details on 787 Battery Improvements
EVERETT, Washington, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today that a comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of additional safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on 787 commercial jetliners are in production and could be ready for initial installation within the next few weeks.
Delta Pursues Additional Growth in Brazil
ATLANTA, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to add additional nonstop flights between Sao Paulo and the key business markets of New York and Atlanta, increasing competition on air service between the U.S. and Brazil.
NTSB releases interim factual report on JAL 787 battery fire investigation and announces forum and investigative hearing
WASHINGTON - Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released an interim factual report and 499 pages of related documents in its ongoing investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 battery fire in Boston. Additionally, NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P.
De Havilland 125, first jet into Mackenzie Airport
Alcan's management form Jamaica and Montreal on a visit to Demba (Demerara Bauxite Company) with a De Havilland 125 with the DHC Otter for local transportation.
Demba Otter
Tom Wilson, Len Allen, Morris Nascimento and UN Reps at Kanashen with Wai Wai citizens