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Avionics

Google Glass Adds a HUD

HUDs are proven effective at raising a pilot’s situational awareness.
ATC

NATS Video Shows UK Air Congestion

Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.
Regulations and Government

NTSB’s Rosekind Headed to NHTSA

New NHTSA chief must be confirmed by the Senate.
Rotorcraft

Eric Brown Award Given to British Helicopter Pilot

Dr. Simon Mitchell is also known for expertise in helicopter safety management
Avionics

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD
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Aircraft

Honda Aero Unveils First North Carolina Production HondaJet HF120 Engine

Honda Aero Unveils First North Carolina Production HondaJet HF120 Engine
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight
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Safety

FSF Releases Flight Path Monitoring Guide

Monitoring guide offers 20 recommendations to improve the skills of the monitoring pilot.
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Safety

EHST Issues Tips for Flying Helicopters Around Mountains

Pamphlet offers solid risk management guidance for helicopter pilots headed into mountainous terrain.
Safety

Is a FRAT Undermining Your Safety Efforts?

Flight risk assessment tools shouldn’t be used as a black or white guide for flight approval.
Safety

Safe Flight Pair Win Nall Award

Safe Flight’s late founder Leonard Greene and his son Randall win the sixth annual Nall award.
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Regulations and Government

Updated AC Explains New Notam System

Circular adds much new Notam terminology, as well as a comprehensive runway contaminant list.
Safety

Aircraft Fastener Added To Unapproved Parts List

Users are urged to watch for parts from particular batch numbers.
Safety

Q400 Propeller Blade Punctures Cabin

Passenger escapes with minor injuries.
Regulations and Government

Two-Pilot Age Restriction Disappears

Both pilots in a Part 121 cockpit can now be older than 60.
Accidents

Second HS-748 This Year Crashes in Africa

The chartered aircraft crashed just short of the runway at Panyagor in South Sudan.
Regulations and Government

Air Traffic Controllers Arrested for Theft of Public Funds

FAA employees allegedly gained unauthorized access to federal payroll system.

FAA Extends Comment Period for ASAP

ASAP comment period extended until January 5

TEB Chief Pilot Webinar this Thursday

Teterboro Airport hosts webinar for chief pilots on winter operations and more

FAA Sues Southwest Airlines Over Maintenance Issues

Agency pursuing airline for $12 million

Australian Safety Bureau Faces Budget Cuts

Australian Transport Safety Bureau to lose 12 percent of its staff.

Learjet 35A Crashes on Approach to Grand Bahama

Aircraft reportedly hit crane, killing all nine people on board.

Helicopter Accident Points to Operator Culture Issues

NTSB investigation produced a number of recommendations for public helicopter operators

FAA Updates Icing Certification Requirements

Updated standards will affect only new airframes and powerplants.
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Controllers Condemn Call for Prosecutions in Russian Crash

Organizations claim Russia has no evidence to prosecute air traffic controllers

Witnesses Recall Details of Wichita Crash

One witness watched the crash from 20 yards away

EASA Proposes Changes to Relief Pilot Requirements

EASA changes also focus on restricted type ratings

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2014

Managing distractions is key

People in Aviation

Personnel announcements

India Hopes To Regain Category 1 Safety Status

The FAA will conduct an inspection next month that India hopes will return it to Category 1 safety status.