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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety and Gulfstream Field New Science-based Pilot Training

A new effort by FlightSafety and Gulfstream will help pilots deal with real-world safety scenarios.
Avionics

Luma Technologies Gaining Ground With LED Cockpit Lighting

Nextant G90XT, Beechjet 400A and XP, Mahindra GA10 and King Air C90 getting LED lightning options.
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Aircraft

Wheels Up, GAMA ‘Democratizing’ Business Aviation

500 members now, 10,000 projected for fixed-cost flight hours.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Executive Jet Airways (EJA) was founded on May 21, 1964, by a group of retired World War II U.S. Air Force generals.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Offers Maintenance Coverage for BlackHawk PT6A Turboprops

Many of Blackhawk’s PT6A new-engine customers are already existing JSSI customers or have expressed strong interest in becoming one.
Sustainability and Environment

The Latest On The EU ETS

The intention may have been good with EU ETS but gradually it has become clear that only a global scheme will work.

NTSB Reports on Agricultural Flight Safety

New report includes ag-flying safety video.
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ICAO Forges Global Tracking Agreement

Group also recognizes strong international cooperation in search for MH370.

Argus Report Highlights Problems in SMS Audit Process

Internal evaluation process remains a primary audit deficiency.

ATC Procedures Announced for U.S. Open Championship

Pilots headed to the U.S. Open should check with FSS for numerous special ATC procedures.

FlightSafety and Gulfstream Create New Training Courses

Two of the new courses focus on the science that surrounds the flying of transport aircraft.

Investigation Begins Into a Honolulu-area Near Miss

Both Boeing 757s were flying at FL300.

Two Fokker 100 Accidents on the Same Day

No injuries were reported in either accident.

RAA Talks to Congress About Pilot Shortage

Pilot shortage issue threatens air service to small communities.

East African Wildlife Symposium Begins Next Week

Symposium goal is to reduce wildlife strikes by aircraft in Africa.
Aircraft

First Production HondaJet Planned To Fly This Summer

Nine HondaJets are now under assembly, with four already mated to their wings and empennages. Type certification is expected in the first quarter 2015.
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Business Aviation Research Firm Amstat Highlights Updated Services

Users can share notes with their colleagues, customize results and printouts, save and schedule reports and add their own data fields.

First Production HondaJet Set To Fly This Summer

Aircraft sports a new exterior color scheme that Honda Aircraft describes as a “deep pearl green with a gold stripe.”
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Plans European Expansion Next Year

Wheels Up currently operates in three zones in the U.S., the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest.

SatCom Direct Adds SwiftBroadband Position Data to SD Flight Tracker

Inmarsat information blended with position data from other sources to provide “the most comprehensive flight tracking service available.”
Safety

New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress

Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Maintenance Techs Short On Numbers, Skills

While all the talk is of pilot shortages, it is the aging population of maintenance engineers that poses the biggest problem.
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ATC

European GNSS Creates Access For Business Aviation

With airport access being a big concern for European business aviation GNSS systems as EGNOS are helping to open up new airports to the sector.
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EBAA’s Gamba Ready For EU’s New Guard

European bizav group head discusses the regulatory challenges ahead
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NTSB Recommends Weather Forecast Improvements

Improved weather briefings should deliver better information to pilots.

Flying LPV Approaches Outside the U.S. Can Be Complex

Unlike U.S. flight operations, European LPV approaches demand additional paperwork.

Jon Beatty Takes Over at Flight Safety Foundation

New FSF CEO continues push on go-arounds and data sharing.
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Software Lets Pilots Open Up About Safety

Real-time anonymous polling system captures impressive audience insights.

NTSB Explains the Upcoming Cockpit Monitoring Guide

Poor cockpit monitoring skills is a problem that has yet to be solved, according to NTSB member Robert Sumwalt.

Aero Med Resumes EMS Service

EMS operator voluntarily grounded its helicopters.