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Avionics

How Dassault Puts the VIP Touch Inside the Falcon Jet Cabins

How Dassault Puts the VIP Touch Inside the Falcon Jet Cabins
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Airports

ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle

Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.
Training and Workforce

APS Offers Upset Recovery Training Scholarship

Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an aviation degree program at a University Aviation Association-member college.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods

The FAA alleges Air Methods operated the aircraft on four flights last October when a required torque check inspection was overdue.
Airports

Time-based Separation Pays Off at London Heathrow

System is working better than expected and is on track to eliminate 80,000 minutes of delays at the airport in just three months.
Accidents

Poor Scan, Spatial Disorientation Cited in Helo Crash

Pilot lost control of his helicopter during a turn as he attempted to exit poor weather conditions en route to Davis Base, Antarctica.
Accidents

Accidents: June 2015

Prelimary and final accident reports.
Aircraft

bombardier quietly rolls out learjet 85

bombardier quietly rolls out learjet 85
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ATC Manager Indicted for Fraud

The aviation technical specialist is charged with accepting unemployability benefits while working as a full-time federal employee.
Accidents

Caravan Crashes in South Sudan

The aircraft was landing on an unpaved strip.
Security

FAA Bans Somalia Overflights

Terrorist and miltant groups pose a threat to aircraft transiting the nation's airspace.
Security

Video Shows Shootdown of Hawker 800

The Colombian Air Force intercepted the aircraft for operating illegally in Colombian airspace.
Safety

IHST Forms Helicopter Safety Partnership in Brazil

The Brazilian Helicopter Safety Team is a partnership between the IHST Brazil Group and the nation's civil aviation authority.
Safety

U.S., Canada Detail Pilot Certificate Conversion Procedures

Document outlines the application process, required information and considerations for exercising the privileges of an FAA pilot certificate.
Safety

When is a Crewmember Fit for Duty?

Fitness-for-duty plans are crucial, and pilots need to watch out for each other to ensure the safety of the operation.
Safety

Battery Failures: Beware Lithium-ion Dangers

Battery fires present a serious threat to all airplanes, and the threat is growing.

GAO: Challenges Remain on Aircraft Tracking and Data

Congress needs to understand more clearly the strengths and weaknesses of the current proposals to enhance both tracking and data recovery efforts.
Aircraft

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System
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Aircraft

Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda Orders Bombardier Global 7000 Jet

Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda Orders Bombardier Global 7000 Jet
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Training and Workforce

Business Aviation Training Options Widen

New TRU is carving out a slice of the bizjet and civil helicopter simulation market.
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Safety

FAA Updates AC on Use of Portable Electronic Devices

The document is one means for an operator to determine if it can safely expand passenger PED use to more phases of flight.
Safety

Discovery Air Defense and APS Team for Upset Training

Students will experience a high-Mach, high-altitude upset recovery in an A-4 Skyhawk.
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Safety

FSF, NBAA Host Business Aviation Safety Summit

Annual event is focusing on the importance of data sharing and analysis, human factors.
Airports

Perth Adds Surface Movement Radar

The new radar allows controllers to see and prevent conflicts between aircraft and vehicles on runways and taxiways.
Safety

FAA Warns of Uncommanded Propeller Feathering

Affected PCUs should be removed and replaced as soon as possible, beginning with twin-engine aircraft with affected PCUs installed on both engines.
Safety

Optimizing the Interface between Human and Machine

One company's performance-measurement tool to predict when people are becoming too task saturated to recognize that they are overwhelmed.
Safety

Air Safety Award Nomination Opens

The award recognizes achievement in the field of aviation safety.
Rotorcraft

NTSB To Host Helicopter Accident Investigation Course

The course covers the procedures, methods used and the skills required in all aspects of helicopter accident investigation.
Safety

EASA Publishes New UPRT Guidelines

All European airline and commercial business jet operators must complete upset-recovery training by May next year.
Safety

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Ameriflight

The agency alleges the operator flew a Beech 99 on numerous occasions when it was not airworthy.