J.A. Watts, Inc.’s Post

When considering master planning efforts in aviation, thoughts likely turn to future airport terminal development and expansion or perhaps a reconfiguration of airfields to accommodate future growth. Master planning these giant projects is imperative, as a master plan can help airport operators schedule, budget, and coordinate improvements over a set amount of time to keep up with traveler demand. But these master plans aren't infallible. Read more about how master planning can make the most of airport terminals: https://ow.ly/uH6l50Qa115 #airportmasterplan #airportterminal #aviation

Catch up on the latest aviation industry headlines and developments with John Grant, Deirdre Fulton, and Wilco Sweijen who convened online for the recent OAG #webinar Trains for Planes: How European Airports are rising to the challenge. The conversation included recruitment drives for more #pilots and crew, the ongoing #Boeing issues, #airfare increases, the price of oil and how this is affecting supply, and geopolitical tensions in the #MiddleEast. Listen again at https://lnkd.in/ej7aeJR7

Navigating safety standards in the aviation industry is imperative for all who fly private. EAG and its subsidiaries exceed industry standards for safety including recognitions like Wyvern Wingman, ARGUS Platinum, and, most recently, FAA SMSVP acceptance. Learn more about evaluating safety standards in private aviation: #PrivateAviation #AviationSafety #ElevateJet #ElevateAviationGroup #PrivateJetServices

Navigating safety standards in the aviation industry is imperative for all who fly private. Elevate Jet exceeds industry standards for safety with recognitions including Wyvern Wingman, ARGUS Platinum, and, most recently, FAA SMSVP acceptance. Learn more about Elevate's commitment to safety: #SafetyStandards #AviationSafety #ElevateJet

Today marks the first year anniversary of the new Kansas City International (KCI) Airport terminal. Thanks to Patrick Klein, I got to fulfill my Airport DREAM in a Big Way just before the Grand Opening of the new terminal last February. This VIDEO explains it all. P.S. I can’t figure out how to upload more than one video, so I’ll add the videos that complete my Airport Story in separate posts. #airports #airportlife #airportservices #airportsafety #airport #airportoperations #airportjobs #airportmanagement #southwestairlines #americanairlines #deltaairlines #kansascity

A strong fourth quarter offered encouraging signs for business jet and general aviation’s continued recovery. But a nationwide hangar shortage continued, and commercial travel delays and cancellations persisted—all while fixed-base operators embraced the transition to electric aviation. Click here to read an analysis from William Blair’s Aviation Services team about the continued evolution of commercial and private aviation: https://lnkd.in/eMhyS-wQ

Ground Handling: one of the most important components of the #aviation #ecosystem that facilitates the movement of #passengers, #bags and #aircraft at airports. Without #groundhandlers operations as we know them today would not be possible. ✈️ Surprisingly, even though it is #safety critical and has significant operational importance for airports and air operators, ground handling remains one of the least #regulated domains in the industry. 📝 One of the most impactful actions the ACI World - Airports Council International Safety and OPS team has been involved in for almost 10 years, is the development of future ground handling regulations with International Civil Aviation Organization. Taking a balanced approach, considering the needs of industry, risks within the aviation system and capabilites of States has been essential to achieving a constructive and forward looking framework that will support safe and efficient ground handling operations at airports. Collaboration with other industry partners, like Aviation Services Association (ASA) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) as well as many #States and individual experts has been essential to building this approach.

Did you know AVIAN has physically and virtually embedded Sales Channel Partners (“SCPs”) into its operation to act as a superior customer-facing solution. C&L Aviation Group, Regional Airline Support Group (RASG), DASI, Aventure, and VSE are the dedicated access points for all of AVIAN’s inventory. Connect with us...learn why we're different and how we can structure a financial solution for your company that allows you to release capital from your aviation inventory to be redirected to alternate investments and expansion. https://lnkd.in/dUxrhVrP. #aircraftMRO #aviation

#WestJet is delaying its planned integration of #SunwingAirlines to April 2025, according to reports. The company's initial plan was to consolidate #Sunwing's 737 aircraft with that of WestJet's by October this year. #aviation #airlines #aviationnews #westjetgroup #airtravel #aircraft #travelindustry #travelindustrynews

Our President Capt. Jason Ambrosi issued the following statement last night after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC) issued final recommendations on pilot-training pathways: “ALPA is pleased that today’s recommendations keep our nation’s pilot training, qualification, and experience requirements strong and in place. As an active participant of the ARC, ALPA has long been supportive of maintaining the highest standards for the piloting profession, while exploring ways to open the doors of opportunity and make the pathway to getting there more affordable. However, we should never shortcut or undermine the valuable training and experience that are necessary to develop the judgment required to be a safe and qualified professional pilot. “Air travel is the safest mode of transportation in the world, and that is due in no small measure to the rigorous training and experience required of all airline pilots. Since passage of the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act in 2010, which established the global gold standard for aviation safety, the United States has seen a 99.8 percent reduction in airline passenger fatalities. Since that time, ALPA has been steadfast in insisting that nothing is done to jeopardize it. “Unfortunately, despite this unparalleled safety record, some groups continue to try and undermine aviation safety by putting profit first. It remains incumbent upon all who are committed to safe skies to ensure that these special interests do not unduly influence any regulatory changes, whether it is regarding pilot training or reducing pilots on the flight deck. “Airline pilots are trained for life to keep flying safe, and ALPA looks forward to continuing our collaboration with the FAA and industry stakeholders to expand opportunities for those who aspire to fly – and ensure that the safest place on earth will always be in the air.” #Aviation #Pilots #Flight