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Helicopter Pilot’s Response to Pitch Up Was Incorrect

Helicopter pilot was apparently unaware of retreating-blade stall.

New Lighting System Reduces Spatial Disorientation

Go Light uses cockpit lighting to cue pilots through peripheral vision

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Drop in First Half

The early part of 2014 is showing a downward trend and optimism about improved safety in the helicopter community.

Safety Group Develops Airport Assessment Tool

NBAA team wants pilots to use airport audit before their first flight in.

IATA: Airlines Don’t Risk Passenger Safety To Save Money

Association counters some claims of efficiency as first priority in choice of MH17 route.

Laser Used in England To Frighten Airport Birds

Technology failsafe avoids aircraft incidents.

Ukraine Asks ICAO for Investigative Assistance

Under ICAO Annex 13, the country where an accident occurs is normally responsible for conducting the investigation.

Nav Canada Says CPDLC Message Numbers Are Rising

The number of CPDLC messages number has grown 10-fold in two years, says the air navigation service provider.

Farnborough Show Yields Record Air Transport Orders

The 2014 Farnborough International Airshow set new records for airliner and engine orders.
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MH17 Evidence Lays Blame on Pro-Russia Militia

A mounting body of evidence suggests that pro-Russian separatists shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Europe.
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British Carrier Remains Controversial

The total forecast cost for Britain's new aircraft carrier threatens to sink other UK defense projects.
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Saab Outlines New MPA and AEW Developments

The company hopes to secure its first deal in the maritime surveillance/patrol market in the near future.
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UN Demands Independent Investigation of Ukraine Crash

Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was flying just 1,000 feet above an existing exclusion zone when it crashed.
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Rotorcraft

Aircraft Segments Boost Revenues, Profits at Textron

Second-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation, which includes Cessna and Beechcraft, climbed $623 million year-over-year to $1.18 billion.
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Piaggio Scores Major Avanti EVO Order at Farnborough

Hong Kong-based Bravia Capital signed an order for 10 of the turboprop twins and holds options for another 40.

World Fuel Services To Acquire Rival Colt International

Colt International was founded in 1999 and counts more than 5,700 flight departments among its clients.
Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order

Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.

Garmin Pilot iOS Aviation App Goes Global

Pilots also have access to expanded coverage of European charts in a single application.

Amelia Rose Earhart Completes Round-the-world Flight in Pilatus PC-12 NG

She is the youngest woman to fly around the world in a single-engine aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Sabena Selects Collins Venue Cabin-management System for BBJ

The updated BBJ cabin will feature HD monitors and digital audio throughout the aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification

Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.
Regulations and Government

NASA’s Callback Safety Publication Turns 35

Capt. Rex Hardy, a decorated U.S. naval aviator and test pilot, created the publication in 1979.

Malaysian Airliner Crashes in Eastern Ukraine

A Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 has crashed in eastern Ukraine, with 280 passengers and 15 crew on board.
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A330 Deal with Transaero Caps Record Show for Airbus

Airframer logs commitments for 469 airplanes worth $75 billion.