Latest from AIN Staff
Australian Safety Bureau Faces Budget Cuts
Australian Transport Safety Bureau to lose 12 percent of its staff.
FAA Sues Southwest Airlines Over Maintenance Issues
Agency pursuing airline for $12 million
TEB Chief Pilot Webinar this Thursday
Teterboro Airport hosts webinar for chief pilots on winter operations and more
FAA Extends Comment Period for ASAP
ASAP comment period extended until January 5
Bombardier Safety Standdown 2014
Managing distractions is key
People in Aviation
Personnel announcements
Rule for IFR/VFR Helicopter Flight Takes Effect in 2015
New rule makes integrating into the IFR system easier for pilots
King Air Pilot Was Wichita Tower Controller
FlightSafety International building remains too unstable to enter.
Australian Close Call Highlights Vertical Speed Mode
Pilots appear to have fallen behind the aircraft’s automation
FAA Video Highlights Winter Operations
Safety video presents elements to be included in 2016 Notam update.
More Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking
Three more websites added to the safety resource list.
Turboprop Crashes Off Saint Maarten
Only one pilot from the Shorts 360 has been located.
TAA Safety Seminar Scheduled for This Week
Earl Weener to be featured speaker at the November 8 event.
India Hopes To Regain Category 1 Safety Status
The FAA will conduct an inspection next month that India hopes will return it to Category 1 safety status.
New Notam Format for Conflict Zones Published
New format may be used to reissue current Notams
NTSB To Meet on Alaska State Troopers Helicopter Crash
The March 30, 2013 accident claimed three lives.
Accidents
Probable Cause Published on Inhofe Accident
Investigation showed no evidence of pre-impact structural, engine or system failures.
More Attention Needed for Upset Recovery
Flight training does not sufficiently prepare pilots to cope with upsets caused by stalls.
Safety
NTSB Report Details Pilot’s Mismanagement of Rest Periods
Pilot squandered opportunities before the accident to recuperate from sleep loss.
Safety Websites Worth Bookmarking
These websites are just a few valuable online pilot safety resources.
Campaign Continues for Secondary Cockpit Safety Barriers
9/11 widow claims Pennsylvania Congressman is blocking potential legislation.
Bermuda Radar Down This Week
Operators flying to Bermuda will face delays this week.
FAA Issues Ebola Guidance
Agency explains its power to restrict air traffic from affected regions.
Toronto Airport To Add Ground-Tracking Equipment
ADS-B solutions are being added to help reduce the risk of runway incursions.
NASA Tries To Predict the Life of Aviation Equipment
NASA is supporting a study to estimate the useful life of aircraft components.
FAA Rethinks Wind Turbine Construction
Agency claims new wind generators could interfere with radar units
Dassault Selects Michelin Radial Tires for Falcon 8X
Michelin to provide its Air X radial tires for Dassault’s under-development Falcon 8X business jet.
Fargo Jet Center Affiliate Acquires FBO in Minneapolis Metro Area
Exclusive Aerospace plans to continue operate Premier Jet Center under its current name, keep the present staff in place and make significant investment.
Red Aviation Partners with Private Equity Firm
The Texas company plans to capitalize on growth opportunities and favorable macro-economic trends in the aftermarket business jet industry.
