When a plane operated by Jet Logistics reaches its destination, it brings more than just cargo. It brings life. The company, founded by W. Ashley Smith Jr. in 2002, is one of the biggest and busiest organ flyers in the country. Smith’s experience flying organs began as a co-pilot on Read more
The Part 135 Pilot Rest and Duty Rules Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recently submitted its recommendations to the FAA, the culmination of almost three years of collaborative industry efforts. The 20-member ARC was tasked with evaluating current rest and duty rules, reviewing previous industry recommendations for revisions, examining potential impacts Read more
If you have not already implemented a safety system, it’s time to think about doing so. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson says a proposal that would mandate safety management systems (SMS) will be coming soon for Part 135 and Part 145 certificate holders, as well as certain air tour operators. What Read more
The new Designated Pilot Examiners Model Code of Conduct, recently published by the Aviators Code Initiative (ACI), aims to elevate professionalism among Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs). “The DPE Model Code of Conduct is a great tool for creating standardization among DPEs,” said W. Ashley Smith, president and director of operations Read more
Charlotte, NC – W. Ashley Smith, Jr., founder and President of Jet Logistics Inc., was announced as one of the inaugural recipients of the prestigious Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). According to the NBAA, the Dr. Kern Award “honors individuals in the Read more