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Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Offers New Aviation Safety Courses

Courses are applicable to a certificate of management in aviation safety.

Al Naqbi Retiring from Presidential Flight Post

Retirement will enable him to dedicate time to the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.
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ATC

Europe Postpones Controller-Pilot Datalink Mandate

The European Commission has drafted legislation to postpone requiring controller-pilot datalink communications until 2020.
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Aircraft

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet

Textron Cessna Citation X Elite Business Jet
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Airports

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash
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Sustainability and Environment

GAMA Joins Group To Urge Sensible Environmental Regs

GAMA to work with ATAG as ICAO develops aviation environmental standards in 2016.
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.
Accidents

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.
Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 23, 2015)

In the last 10 years, what condition has produced the greatest number of aviation fatalities?
Avionics

Lockeed Martin Unveils 'Legion Pod' for F-15, F-16 Retrofit

Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod incorporates the company's new generation infrared search and track system for fourth generation fighters.
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Global Business Aircraft Flying Edged Up Last Year

Charters, real estate flights lead gains, with growth coming in Europe, the Middle East and North America.
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.
Aircraft

Remanufactured Aircraft

Owner-pilots fly off in a nearly factory-fresh model, often for about half the cost of a new one.
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Rotorcraft

2014 a Record Year for L.A. Sheriff SAR Team

Working with Air Rescue 5 in 2014, volunteer SAR teams responded to 597 missions, up from 491 in 2013.
Rotorcraft

United Rotorcraft Awarded STC for Airbus EC130T2 EMS

Air Methods will use the helicopters in EMS operations.
ATC

NetJets and FAA Sign NextGen Implementation MoU

Under the five-year MoU, NetJets will work with Ohio State University on analyzing airspace operations data and NextGen implementation.
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Airlines

AIN Blog: Delta’s Apology Rings Hollow

CEO's 9/11 comments play to base prejudices
Aircraft

Hybrid Air Vehicles Tests Engines Ahead of First Flight

UK government funding is helping mature the huge, innovative hybrid design
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ATC

Aireon Cites Global 'Momentum,' Works With Africa on ADS-B

Satellite surveillance provider Aireon signed an agreement with Senegal-based ATC provider to assess satellite ADS-B service over West Africa.
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Avionics

Sidesticks Shine in G500 Sim Flight

Gulfstream’s new jets have vastly improved cockpit ergonomics thanks to active control sidesticks.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Discusses F-16 Upgrade for Korea, Other Nations

Lockheed Martin is discussing with the U.S. and Korean governments the F-16 upgrade originally awarded to BAE Systems.
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Bizav Issues Panel at NBAA Forum Urges Participation, Advocacy

Speakers highlighted the value of business aviation to the state and local economies.
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Aircraft

Rafale’s Prospects Discussed By Top Indian Officials

Indian air force chief says MMRCA is urgent, and more Sukhois are no substitute
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Airlines

Air France-KLM To Speed Cost-Cutting, Slash Investments

Targets unit cost reduction of between 1 and 1.3 percent for 2015
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