Latest

All AIN news by date

Engines

Snecma Sees Open Rotor Decision As Early As 2017

Airframe integration will factor into development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service of Snecma's open-rotor engines.
Article image

Mooney Announces Production Restart at Sun ‘n Fun

Mooney announced plans at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In to resume production of the Acclaim Type S and Ovation 3 single-engine piston airplanes.
Article image

‘Climb Via’ Phraseology Becomes Operational

New ATC phraseology for IFR clearances demands precise readbacks from pilots.

Satas Demonstrates Automated ATC at Sun ’n’ Fun

New technology will bring traffic advisories to airports without air traffic control towers.
Article image

NTSB Looks into MD-11 Landing Issues

Multiple hard landings and hull losses have prompted NTSB to take a closer look at the MD-11.

Report Published on Challenger Upset in Russia

Finnish report says both pilots were at fault in Challenger upset incident.

South Korea Says Asiana 214 Pilots Partially to Blame

Asiana also blames Boeing’s design for the crash of a 777 in San Francisco last July.

FAA Updates GPS Advisory Circular

New advisory circular addresses GPS approval process.

FAA Issues ATC Procedures for Masters Golf Tournament

Slots are now required for flights to Augusta championship.

Cause of Glasgow Helicopter Crash Still a Mystery

AAIB says it has not yet determined why helicopter crashed into pub

Alpa Wants Better Aircraft Tracking Technology

Pilot group demands better aircraft tracking technology and extended ELT battery life.

Amazon Pays $91,000 Penalty for HazMat Shipment

Amazon fined for hazardous materials shipment and failing to train employees in shipping procedures.

Crews Zero In on ‘Pings’ in Search for MAS Flight 370

Australian navy crews have detected "pinger" signals in the Indian Ocean, possibly from Flight 370.
Article image
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2014