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Regulations and Government

House Democrats Warn of ATC Transformation Pitfalls

Larsen wary that push for transformation could lead to lengthy delays in reauthorization.
Regulations and Government

EASA Panel Finishes Single-engine IMC Review

Commercial single-engine turbine IMC proposal on pace for release in 2016.
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Safety

Germanwings A320 Black Box Found at Crash Site

A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in a remote location in the French Alps, with all 150 people on board believed to be dead.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Is Generous to Boeing for Loan Guarantees, Subsidies

Boeing leads other large U.S. corporations in receiving subsidies from federal, state and local governments.
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Safety

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility
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Regulations and Government

Perfetti Returns to IBAC

Pefetti will serve as observer on ICAO Flight Operations panel and advise IBAC.
ATC

NextGen Workshop Outlines Future ATC Functions

The AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop was held in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation’s Free NextGen Seminar Set for April 7

The event is intended to provide practical information about equipment operators need for ADS-B and Fans 1A compliance.
Accidents

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.
Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Aviation To Distribute Omega Aircraft Parts

The Texas MRO current stocks Omega's wheels, brakes and engine components.
Maintenance and Modifications

Kitchener Aero Adds EASA Garmin G500H STC for EC-120

The company also holds approvals from Transport Canada and the FAA.
Aircraft

Daher Opens New North American TBM Headquarters in Pompano Beach

Building includes two hangars for the TBM Service Center that can accommodate eight aircraft simultaneously and storage for spare parts inventory.
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Regulations and Government

French Court Reverses Course on Bell 429 Skid Patent Row

Bell again denied patent infringement and accused Airbus Helicopters of unfair “legal maneuvering.”
Safety

Koranda To Retire from NATA

Koranda played instrumental role of development and growth of association’s safety programs.
Regulations and Government

U.S. DOT Seeks Comments on eLoran as GPS Backup System

U.S. policy requires DOT to work with Homeland Security on complementary system in case GPS is disrupted.
Safety

ICAO Reports Flight Tracking, Risk Portal Progress

Secretary-General spoke in Malaysia on new safety measures prompted by the MH370 and MH17 disasters.
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Safety

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.
Safety

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.
Safety

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.
Accidents

AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident

The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations

Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.
Safety

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.
Safety

King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10

A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.

Leadership Conference Aims To Inspire Future Leaders

This year’s NBAA Leadership Conference was held in Tucson and brought together a cross section of business aviation personnel.
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Avionics

Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits

The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.
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Safety

Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA: Liu Brings Key Global Expertise To ICAO

Liu brings background of the growing Chinese market as wells the Asia-Pacific region to her new role as secretary general.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Grants Amazon Experimental 'Ticket' for Drone Testing

Online retailer Amazon obtained an FAA experimental airworthiness certificate to begin testing an unmanned aircraft for package deliveries.
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Safety

Researchers Study Future, Safer Flight Decks

The secret to addressing human factors is adapting the cockpit to the way the human brain works best, say researchers.
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Aircraft

Exhibitors Praise LIMA Show Despite Few Contracts

Pilatus sold five more PC-7s to Malaysia, but C-130 and S-61 upgrades were not confirmed, and the MRCA remains unfunded.
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