June 2020 WestWind Journal is Available

The June 2020 edition of the WestWind Journal newsletter is available on the web. Access it through the "Cleared Direct To... Marketing, Current Newsletter link or by clicking the title link above.

(Posted 06/02/2020)

Captain Steven Song WWA3632 Hired In Los Angeles

Please extend a WestWind welcome to Captain Steven Song, WWA3632, WestWind's latest new hire pilot. Steven will be joined the line at our Los Angeles Hub.

(Posted 05/30/2020)

Announcing the Return of the "Screenshot of the Month".

Announcing the return of the Monthly Screenshot Competition!

We are also looking at a Managers favourite as an honourable mention type category, this will be the favourite picture as voted by management personnel from the Hub Manager up to the top. IE managers one vote will count for both the winning picture and the Managers favourite.

Note July is our target start date but it is not "carved in stone" and may side ether way as things fall into place. keep an eye on the forums as updates will appear there and in the next newsletter.

(Posted 05/24/2020)

WestWind and Coronavirus

Be aware that Coronavirus, disproportionally effects older sufferers. As WestWind's pilot community demographic fits, well, with the virus' target groups, take steps to ensure that your health is safe-guarded. This is a serious issue, that can reach even the most remote of our people.

Santa Ana, California -- 13 March, 2020 -- The United States has declared a Federal Health Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. With this Federal declaration, sweeping authority has been granted for governmental agencies to take steps to deal with the contagious viral outbreak. All members are advised to shelter in place and minimize social contacts to the extent possible. Travel bans are in place between China and the US as well as Europe and the US. Please understand that this applies to foreign nationals only. US citizens returning from China and Europe will be screened, quarantined, and tested where the need exists. Specific plans are being made at this time. Please refer to the forum thread for specifics regarding COVID-19. WestWind hopes that all are healthy and safe as we move forward through COVID-19.

Santa Ana, California -- 14 March, 2020 -- International travel routes are being affected by the closing of boarders world-wide. As well as the United States, the following countries are closing boarders to non-citizens. This list is partial. The countries listed are Australia, India, Iraq, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States, and Vietnam. Samoa, Czech Republic, Italy, and the Netherlands are instituting partial bans. Many of the world's largest airlines have cancelled flights to China. The situation remains fluid and WestWind is monitoring needs as the pandemic continues. Monitor news outlets and the CDC for updated information. President Trump is considering domestic flight restrictions if needed. The US Department of State has issued a warning that all US citizens should "reconsider travel abroad" as of March 12, 2020!

Santa Ana Ca. -- 2050Z 11 April 2020, -- WestWind pilots are answering the need for airlift, world wide while the COVID-19 pandemic rages. There is an EastWind event underway in which WestWind Pilots can log credit for world-wide airlift relief flights. Any relief flight undertaken can be considered for flight time under the event. If there is a need, fill it and log it as a EastWind 02-2020 event flight. Awards are coming.

(Posted 03/06/2020)