 Flexjet, a global leader in private aviation, today announced that Master Technician, Ray Segarra, has received the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, the highest honor available to an aviation mechanic.
Named for Charles Taylor, an early collaborator of the Wright Brothers who built the first aircraft engine and is recognized as the first aviation mechanic, the award was created by the FAA to honor the lifetime achievements of senior aviation mechanics. This prestigious award recognizes "the professionals who inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the engines, structure, and onboard systems of all types of aircraft." "Flexjet is honored to have Ray Segarra recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration for this prestigious accolade and he joins two others at Flexjet who were honored with this award," said Eli Flint, President of Flexjet's helicopter division. "Ray represents the dedication and skill of our entire team of mechanics at Flexjet, whose unwavering commitment ensures the safety of our aircraft, flight crews, and passengers every day."
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In this event, the pilot made a successful off-field landing after the engine failed. The investigation found that the failure was due to a leak in the mechanical pump and fuel controller. The aircraft was on a relatively long flight in Brazil when the pilot diverted to an airport near his intended destination. The investigation found that the engine was operated beyond the manufacturer’s suggested time between overhauls, but that this did not violate regulations in Brazil. Greg Feith discusses his plan to buy a new airplane and why he is planning to include a monitoring program for his aircraft.  2025 AWAM Scholarship Program: Now Accepting Applications!
The Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025 scholarship program! Scholarship Season:
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For more information and to apply, please visit www.awam.org/scholarships or reach out to [email protected] or check out WWW.AWAM.ORG Travel journalist Peter Greenberg joins Todd Curtis, Greg Feith, and John Goglia for a wide-ranging look at current aviation topics. Peter is a longtime safety advocate and host of the PBS series “The Travel Detective.”
Hear as these four experts cover the hottest topics in aviation safety. Ironically, the U.S. has just marked the 30 safest years since commercial aviation began. Yet, recent incidents reported make aviation seem less safe than ever. Much of what has changed is the impact of citizen journalists. Widespread access to recording devices and social media allows everyone to influence public perception of safety in aviation by increasing the visibility of incidents and accidents. Get an inside look at the challenges faced by journalists like Peter, who balances the constraints of news production with the need to address public concerns about aviation risks. He also shares the role he plays in educating colleagues and the public about aviation, emphasizing the importance of context and factual accuracy in reporting. They examine the effectiveness of the FAA in maintaining safety standards and in updating regulations. Technological advances in aviation are outpacing regulatory frameworks, creating gaps in safety protocols for emerging technologies such as autonomous cargo drones and small vertical takeoff and landing passenger aircraft. Hear predictions for what’s next in aviation technology and safety, including challenges such as managing increased air traffic and integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into crowded airspaces.  An examination of the preliminary NTSB report of a February 10, 2025 crash of a Learjet 35 that killed the pilot. Todd Curtis, Greg Feith, and John Goglia examine the issues with the landing gear that caused the accident.
The flight crew was conducting a normal approach and was apparently unaware that the left main landing gear had failed. Witness photos taken during the approach showed that the left main landing gear was twisted almost 180 degrees from its normal position. About eight months before the accident in Scottsdale, the aircraft had an incident in Oklahoma where the left main landing gear sustained damage. Although the NTSB found that a hard landing inspection was performed after the incident, there was no mention of what specific inspections were done. Photos show that the left main landing gear was not properly lubricated. John discussed how investigations often do not look deeply into the causes of maintenance issues, often stopping their investigation at the maintenance hangar door. A look at several recent high-profile aviation accidents. Although flying is much less risky than decades ago, crashes change the public’s opinion about aviation safety. It now feels less safe to fly. The February 17 crash in Toronto of an Endeavor Airlines CRJ-900 operating as a Delta Air Lines regional flight gets particular emphasis. Todd Curtis, Greg Feith and John Goglia compare the Toronto crash to three other crashes where the wings broke off, the aircraft ended up inverted, and there was a post-crash fire. The 1997 crash of a FedEx MD11 at Newark Airport is one similar event. John was the NTSB board member leading the on-site investigation. The detectives discuss the known evidence and what is expected to be uncovered during the investigation. The crash is being investigated in Canada, so the release of public information is expected to be somewhat limited. Witnesses both inside and outside the accident aircraft published videos shortly after the accident. These make it possible to estimate the aircraft’s speed before landing and average descent rate as well as see the initial breakup of the aircraft. The videos also offer a case study of evacuation practices and issues. While the videos provide valuable insights for investigators, the passengers who took videos during the evacuation jeopardized safety. Hear why the evacuation slides did not deploy. The detectives share the smart decisions made by the flight crew to avoid issues that happened in the Miracle on the Hudson event. The detectives separate fact from fiction in the media commentary about the Toronto accident. Some experts are just plain wrong.  |
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