FEB.15 (Philadelphia) PHL Airport: Ground Delay Program has been issued - 86 min.

Source: AlertPA by Cooper Notification RSAN

WEATHER / SNOW-ICE. Flights are being delayed an average of 86.0 minutes.

This airport has been deicing aircraft since 11:27 am

https://alert.pa.gov/latest.php#371397

FEB.13 (Philadelphia Intl. Airport) 14:46 MECHANICAL / AIRCRAFT TYPE 8

Inbound aircraft reporting spoiler cable snapped

ETA 9 min.
2100 lbs fuel
34 souls on board
More information to follow as it may become available.
Source: BNN

VIDEO (Beaver Co) Aviation Academy

Beaver County Community College offers both pilot and ATC curriculums

https://youtu.be/rTVdmfMgFZ4

FEB.9 (Southeastern PA) Decreased Medical Helicopter Availability Likely

It is entirely likely that medical  helicopters will not be flying today due to weather and in fact, may already be unavailable. While monitoring local helicopter air traffic there has been a noticeable decrease in normal radio communications.

PENNSTAR provided this weather update on their Facebook page. 

Some more winter weather coming our way tonight and tomorrow, please travel safely.
Posted by PENNSTAR on Monday, February 8, 2016

Aviation groups oppose bill limiting flight training for veterans

Source: AOPA

AOPA and six other groups sent a joint letter to House leaders opposing legislation that would make it harder for veterans to pursue aviation careers.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/09/Aviation-groups-oppose-bill-limiting-flight-training-for-veterans

FEB.9 FAA Urges Airlines to Assess Lithium Battery Risks

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo.

http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=84785&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U

FEB.9 (Philadelphia airspace) 09:00 MEDICAL EMERGENCY - COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

JET Blue (call sign not captured) enroute to La Guardia advises of medical emergency on board.... continuing to LaGuardia

(Philadelphia) PHL: Aircraft De-icing

This airport has been deicing aircraft since 05:48

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/delays.do?airportCode=PHL&airportQueryDate=2016-02-09

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FEB.8 (11:30 zulu time) Lockheed C-130H Hercules: US Air Force

Bearing 317.2° traversed NE path turning East from this position 

Callsign: CASTL06

Distance:6.24 nmi

Squawk:5374

Speed:201.8 mph

Altitude: 4100 ft

NOT observed due to low ceiling

Loved ones welcome home soldiers at Philadelphia Int'l Airport

It was an emotional homecoming Sunday for a group of soldiers with the Delaware Air National Guard and their families.

http://6abc.com/news/loved-ones-welcome-home-soldiers-at-philadelphia-intl-airport-/1190794/

FEB.7 (17:56 zulu time) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III

Bearing 89.7 degrees heading almost directly toward my QTH
ETA >10 min.
quawk:7170
Callsign:JEDI63
Altitude:22700 ft
Distance:101.57 nmi
Manufacturer:Boeing
ICAO:AE1241
Operator:United States Air Force
Registration:04-4136
Serial:P136
Speed:522.5 mph
Latitude:40.31792°
Longitude:-77.57808°

Diverted to heading of 107.9 at approximately 18:05 hrs passing to my SW cloud cover preventing observation. 

PHL (Philadelphia) A Ground Delay Program has been issued - 57 min.

FlightStats PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) A Ground Delay Program has been issued affecting flights arriving between 03/16:00 and 03/21:59 due to WEATHER / WIND. Flights are being delayed an average of 57.0 minutes.

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/delays.do?airportCode=PHL&airportQueryDate=2016-02-03 AlertPA is powered by Cooper Notification RSAN

PA Civil Air Patrol gets first aid training

PENNSYLVANIA -- Members of Commonwealth Health EMS gave first aid and CPR/AED training to Civil Air Patrol's Scranton Composite Squadron 201. EMTs June Ejk and Ron Kochmer were the instructors for the biannual training in Jessup, part of the CAP Emergency Services program. Senior members and cadets both received the training, which is required to maintain their qualifications as ground team members, who never know what they will encounter in the field and must be qualified to handle any situation.
 
http://capvolunteernow.com/headline-news/?civil_air_patrol_gets_first_aid_training&show=news&newsID=21375

JAN.30 (East Coast) 18:16 FIREBALL OBSERVED

Source: @BucksPaWeather
The American Meteor Society has confirmed a fireball was seen up and down the east coast.

American Meteor Society
Story: http://www.amsmeteors.org/2016/01/large-fireball-over-north-eastern-us-on-saturday-january-30th-2016/