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Torqued: NASA Data Reveals Intimidation of Airline Mechanics

ASRS reports document airline mechanics' concerns about intimidation and threats from management.

An Inside View of AIN Show Dailies

An Inside View of AIN Show Dailies
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015
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Avionics

Testing the Angle of Attack Indicator for Aspen Avionics’s Evolution Displays

Testing the Angle of Attack Indicator for Aspen Avionics’s Evolution Displays
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ARSA, ATEC Helping 'Aviation Heroes' Find Industry Jobs

The associations are supporting a nonprofit organization that helps veterans transition to careers in civil aviation.
FBOs

Boxing’s Richest Bout Draws Private Aircraft to Vegas

Blockbuster boxing match between Pacquiao and Mayweather proved a tremendous boon for business aviation service providers at Las Vegas McCarran Airport.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting

As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.
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Charter & Fractional

1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets

Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.
Safety

GWBAA Standdown Highlights Collaboration, Data Sharing

NTSB Chairman Christopher Hart pushes "system think" approach that adopts lessons learned from Commercial Aviation Safety Team..
ATC

D.C. Operators Face New Procedures with NextGen

New departure and arrival procedures, along with airspace changes, are designed to produce millions in savings.
Accidents

Communication, Fatigue Eyed in Alaskan Caravan Crash

Flight coordinators performed a risk assessment but did not discuss it, or the findings, with the pilot.
Accidents

TSB Reports on Runway Incursion at Calgary

The taxiing Beech 1900 came within 500 feet of a Boeing 737 passing overhead.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: May 2015

Mandates taking effect in the next year and beyond.

Pre-owned Update: May 2015

Expect inventory to shrink in the second quarter.
Rotorcraft

Chicago Vertiport Opens for Business

The facility offers operators an alternative to Midway and O'Hare.
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Accidents

Falcon 900 Lands Safely After In-flight Fire

Investigators found a burned wiring bundle in a storage area in the galley.
Rotorcraft

IHST Publishes Safety Tips for Helicopter Pilots

The list provides a review of what pilots already know: stay ahead of the aircraft.
Training and Workforce

Emergency Egress Training Goes Online

Egress Training offers an online course in surviving an emergency water landing.
Safety

Bizjet Crew Survives Upset

The jet was flipped nearly upside down in the wake of a departing 747.
Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Pilots Start 10-Day Strike

Dispute surrounding privatization terms leads to walkout
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend

Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.
Airlines

Malaysia Airlines To Ground Pair of A380s

Plans to remove superjumbos from Paris route in early June
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Report: Defense Industry Still Lags on Anti-Corruption Programs

Transparency International investigated 163 companies to produce its new index; improvement seen, but the picture remains inadequate.
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Accidents

Accidents: May 2015

Preliminary, factual and final

People in Aviation: May 2015

Industry announcements and appointments
ATC

FAA Declares New En Route Automation System Is Operational

Thirteen years in development, the En Route Automation Modernization System now operates at 20 en route centers nationwide.
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Charter & Fractional

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program

MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts

Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.
Rotorcraft

EASA OKs Higher Weight for MD 900/902 Explorer Helo

Increased maximum gross weight climbs to 6,770 pounds, up from 6,500 pounds.
Safety

Bizav Operators Warned of Volcanic Ash Risk in Chile

Exposure to volcanic ash can cause damage to both airframe and engine components, notes Jet Support Services.