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Accidents
TSB Reports on Metro Loss of Control
The crew experienced a loss of left engine power at 500 feet above ground level due to the failure of an internal engine component.
Safety
ICAO Conflict Zone Repository Goes Live
The site will eventually provide up-to-date information on potential risks to civil aviation arising from armed conflicts around the world.
Safety
USDA Reports on 25 Years of Wildlife Strike Data
The data was gathered from more than 2,000 airports around the world.
Airports
Sun Valley Airport Will Close for a Month
The airport will shut down from April 26 through May 20
Rotorcraft
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods
The agency alleges the firm operated 83 flights with helicopters that were out of compliance with the FARs.
Safety
FAA To Hold Rotorcraft Safety Conference and Job Fair
The target audience is rotorcraft pilots, mechanics, small company owners, industry executives, operators and government regulators.
Regulations and Government
FAA Publishes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training AC
The guidance, intended for airlines, is applicable to all aircraft operations.
Safety
EASA Publishes Loss of Control Bulletin
The bulletin focuses on recognizing conditions preceding a stall to help avoid the loss of control.
Accidents
Cheyenne Accident Claims Four Lives in Florida
The 1979 Cheyenne was destroyed in a post-crash fire at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Accidents
Hawker 800 Catches Fire at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport
All six people on board escaped without injuries.
Safety
Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet
Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.
Safety
N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic
He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.
Safety
Traffic Pilot Hit with Laser
Green laser temporarily blinds pilot of a traffic-reporting aircraft.
ATC
Time-based ATC Separation Begins in London
Windy conditions reduce LHRs arrival rate approximately 65 days each year.
Accidents
Helicopter Crash Kills Two
The LongRanger was on a firefighting mission for the U.S. Forest Service.
Avionics
Blue Sky Shows New Portable Satcom Tracker
Operators who lease their aircraft find the Hawkeye 7200 particularly useful, because they don’t need to install any equipment in the aircraft.
Safety
FAA Warns of Spurious TCAS Resolution Alerts
Although all instances to date have occurred in Europe, the FAA wants pilot to remain alert.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Proposes Changes To Rules Governing Hearings
The goal is to make Part 845 easier to understand.
FBOs
Above and Beyond: FBO 2015
AIN's FBO Survey asked respondents to identify specific FBO employees or teams who routinely go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.
Aircraft
Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
Aircraft
HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
Safety
FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training
Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Rotorcraft
Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight
Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.
Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements
The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.
ATC
FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace
Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
ATC
How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
