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Accidents
Aussie TSB Reopens Westwind Crash Investigation
The original final accident report has been removed from the public domain.
Training and Workforce
Embry-Riddle Offers New Aviation Safety Courses
Courses are applicable to a certificate of management in aviation safety.
Rotorcraft
Meet AIN's Editors at Heli-Expo 2015
The team will be available at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Booth No. 2474 in the Orange County Convention Center.
Rotorcraft
IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives
Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Proposal Published
Proposal expected to draw a considerable number of comments from business supporters of UAS, as well as aviation safety advocates.
Safety
NTSB Details Colorado GIV Takeoff Incident
Investigators found nothing to connect this to any earlier GIV control malfunctions.
Safety
FAA Updates Advisory Circular for RNP Procedures
AC outlines numerous changes to the flight validation procedures and requirements.
Accidents
NTSB Publishes Preliminary Report on Texas Cessna 441 Crash
Pilot became distracted during the instrument approach by something that has not yet been identified.
Regulations and Government
FAA Addresses Use of Special Aircraft Callsigns
New order allows for both VFR and IFR operations using special callsigns.
Airlines
Air France-KLM To Speed Cost-Cutting, Slash Investments
Targets unit cost reduction of between 1 and 1.3 percent for 2015
Airports
Clay Lacy Aviation Groundbreaking at Van Nuys Airport
Clay Lacy Aviation Groundbreaking at Van Nuys Airport
Accidents
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Meridian Crash
The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Accidents
GIV Aborts Takeoff at Eagle After Control Problem
The crew stopped the aircraft successfully above rotation speed.
Aircraft
Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting
Dassault Has An Export Order for the Rafale Fighter. See what Egypt is Getting
Safety
Single-engine Part 135 Electrical Requirements Clarified
Some operators are confusing Part 23 with Part 135 requirements
Accidents
Four Die in Miami Turboprop Accident
Aircraft was attempting to return to airport when it crashed.
Safety
Eurocontrol To Hold Conference on Aircraft Automation Safety
Forum organizers are seeking to attract global participation from all aviation sectors, especially from front-line personnel.
ATC
Australia Modernizing ATC Technology
Australian air navigation service provider Airservices inked a deal with Saab Sensis to install that company’s Integrated Tower Automation Suite.
Aircraft
Former HBC Exec Brad Hatt Launches Aircraft Sales Firm
Industry veteran starts a family business with Hatt & Associates.
ATC
Aireon Will Help Improve Tracking in Singapore FIR
ADS-B ATC surveillance will begin after the launch of Aireon’s new satellites.
Safety
ATSB Issues Report on Helicopter Wind Shear Event
The pilot reported feeling fatigued after the accident.
Safety
IBAC Opposes Flight-tracking Requirement for Bizjets
IBAC believes business aviation should, for the most part, be exempt from tracking requirements.
Regulations and Government
FAA Withdraws Prohibition Against Flights to Ethiopia
It is now safe for U.S. civil flights to operate with the nation's airspace.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fatal Rate Declines Dramatically
Total accident numbers, as well as fatal accident numbers down
Safety
Datalink Requirement Comes to Portions of the North Atlantic
Aircraft operating in the North Atlantic organized track system between FL350 and FL390 must be equipped with Fans 1A, CPDLC and ADS-C
ATC
Pilots Should Pay Close Attention When Departing SJC
The FAA has already violated a number of pilots for misreading the departure procedure.
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Military Transport First Flight
Embraer KC-390 Military Transport First Flight
