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Rotorcraft

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Air Methods

The agency alleges the firm operated 83 flights with helicopters that were out of compliance with the FARs.
Safety

FAA To Hold Rotorcraft Safety Conference and Job Fair

The target audience is rotorcraft pilots, mechanics, small company owners, industry executives, operators and government regulators.
Accidents

NTSB Docket on Bedford Accident Details Crew Actions

No explanations yet for the accident
Accidents

Cheyenne Accident Claims Four Lives in Florida

The 1979 Cheyenne was destroyed in a post-crash fire at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Accidents

Hawker 800 Catches Fire at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport

All six people on board escaped without injuries.
Accidents

Helicopter Crash Kills Two

The LongRanger was on a firefighting mission for the U.S. Forest Service.
ATC

Time-based ATC Separation Begins in London

Windy conditions reduce LHRs arrival rate approximately 65 days each year.
Safety

Traffic Pilot Hit with Laser

Green laser temporarily blinds pilot of a traffic-reporting aircraft.
Safety

N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic

He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.
Safety

Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet

Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.
Avionics

Blue Sky Shows New Portable Satcom Tracker

Operators who lease their aircraft find the Hawkeye 7200 particularly useful, because they don’t need to install any equipment in the aircraft.
Safety

FAA Warns of Spurious TCAS Resolution Alerts

Although all instances to date have occurred in Europe, the FAA wants pilot to remain alert.
Accidents

Accidents: April 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Regulations and Government

NTSB Proposes Changes To Rules Governing Hearings

The goal is to make Part 845 easier to understand.
FBOs

Above and Beyond: FBO 2015

AIN's FBO Survey asked respondents to identify specific FBO employees or teams who routinely go above and beyond when it comes to customer service.
Aircraft

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight
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Aircraft

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification

HondaJet Nears Delivery After Provisional FAA Certification
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ATC

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Rotorcraft

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.

Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements

The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.
Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Aircraft

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service

Nextant's G90XT Prepares to Enter Service
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ATC

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen

How Business Aviation Needs to Prepare for NextGen
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Safety

King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10

A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.
Accidents

AAIB: Unstabilized Approach Preceded G550 Incident

The weather at the time was below Category 1 landing minimums.
Safety

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.
Safety

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.
Safety

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations

Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.
Safety

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.