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Airlines
Safety Violations Could Cost SkyWest More Than $1M
The proposed civil penalty is the result of operating six aircraft beyond inspection limits.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000
Automotive-Inspired Interior Design for Bombardier Global 6000
Accidents
Report Says TransAsia Pilot Shut Down Wrong Engine
CVR recordings indicate confusion in cockpit
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
Flexjet’s New Custom Gulfstream G450 Makes a Public Debut in New York
ATC
FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace
The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.
Safety
TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children
Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.
Safety
FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm
In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.
Regulations and Government
High-altitude Oxygen Rule: Compliance Conundrum
The requirement for an oxygen mask above 41,000 feet might create more problems than it solves, say some pilots.
ATC
Tulsa Control Tower Closed after Air Sickens Controllers
Tower was quickly evacuated and will remain shut pending the results of air sampling tests.
ATC
New FAA Safety Review Program Undergoing Trials
Voluntary 18-month pilot program allows FAA employees to identify safety concerns without fear of retaliation.
ATC
EASA Updates Bulletin on Ops Near Volcanic Ash Plumes
Recommends that volcanic ash forecasts should be presented in the form of a zoning system that depicts areas of low, medium and high concentrations
ATC
IG To Audit FAA Controller Hiring Procedures
The audit is intended to address concerns about the effectiveness of a new hiring process implemented last year.
Regulations and Government
Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site
Aurora Flies Unmanned Centaur at New York Test Site
ATC
Aireon and Airways New Zealand Sign Airspace Agreement
The two are studying the possibility of deploying ADS-B for New Zealand and Auckland FIRs.
Safety
ICAO Publishes New e-Cigarette Restrictions
After several fires, the devices are no longer allowed in checked baggage.
Charting Group Outlines Airspace Changes
Performance-based operations PARC wants PBN procedures to retain RNAV in title.
Accidents
Former Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison
Steven Metheny falsified information to make the aircraft appear to meet minimum payload specs.
FAA Proposes Penalty against Centurion Air Cargo
Company operated an MD-11 not in compliance with FARs, says agency.
Engines
Clean Sky 2’s engines have ambitious green targets
Snecma plans for contra-rotating open rotor demonstrator.
Training and Workforce
If You Simulate It, Will They Come?
Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Training and Workforce
Lockheed Martin Targeting Commercial Simulation Market
American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.
Aircraft
Alenia Pitches M-345 As New French Basic Trainer
The French air force is looking to buy between 20 and 25 basic trainers.
Training and Workforce
If You Simulate It, Will They Come?
Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Aircraft
Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
Airbus’s A400M Military Transport Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
Aircraft
Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015
Budget Fighter PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Turns Heads at Paris Air Show 2015
Aircraft
Antonov Steps Up Plans for An-188 Airlifter
The Ukrainian manufacturer wants to offer an alternative
Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flies at Paris Air Show 2015
