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Jepp Quickly Addresses iPad Update Issue

All terminal approach plates were being lost in recent Jepp update.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Mountain Air Cargo

Agency says cargo operator failed to follow approved maintenance guidelines.

New Pirep Reporting Tool Available from NWS

Pirep participants must sign up with the National Weather Service.

Emergency Revocation Order Served Against Marpat Aviation

Helicopter operator has already surrendered its operating certificate.

People in Aviation: September 2014

Industry personnel appointments

Accidents: September 2014

A synopsis of preliminary, factual and fatal reports.

Pre-owned Update: September 2014

Busy summer set to usher in even busier fall.
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Aviation Prepares for Possible Icelandic Ash Cloud

There are currently no signs of eruption, but IMO is monitoring the situation.
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U.S. Issues Notam Banning Flights Over Syria

Recent Notam includes all flights by U.S.-registered aircraft in Damascus FIR.

ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety

Group says data shows CTI graduates perform better in ATC training than average people off the street .

IG: FAA Is Managing ATC Stars Program Poorly

DFW personnel said FAA shorted them on Stars training opportunities.

Aviation Group Questions FAA Repair Station Rule

ARSA says the recently published rule doesn’t read like the original NPRM.

Gulfstream Updates Operators on Control Issues

Recent Gulfstream maintenance and operations letter stresses a solid flight control check before takeoff.

ISASI Conference Coming In October

Investigations and safety management systems are the theme of this year’s International Society of Air Safety Investigators conference.

Laser Pointing Incidents Continue in U.S.

Three different aircraft were targeted by laser pointer on approach to Salt Lake City.

Mongolian ATC Separation Distances Will Drop in September

The goal is to align Mongolian ATC separation standards with ICAO’s.

LAX Drone Identity Still Unknown

Drone sighted east of LAX was inside Class B airspace.

Pilot Lost Control After Prosthetic Arm Detached

Pilot had to land regional airliner with one hand after prosthetic arm detached.
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NTSB Plans To Change Investigation Procedures

Those involved in accident investigations will be more free to share information to improve safety.

Helicopter Safety Team Is Recruiting More Experts

USHST seeks help to continue its helicopter accident reduction mission.

Brazilian Presidential Candidate Dies in Crash

Citation XLS+ crashed into homes during a go-around maneuver.

FAA Wants To Identify UAS Center of Excellence

The FAA will fund the center with $500,000 annually.

NTSB Releases Factual Report on Inhofe Accident

Factual report contains little new information about the accident.

Priester Aviation Earns ACSF and Wyvern Certifications

Charter company holds four different safety certifications.

EagleMed Cuts Ribbon on New Weather Station

System will deliver up-to-date weather information to pilots serving five communities in southwest Texas.
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BJT Aircraft Guide 2014

Data about hundreds of jets, turboprops and helicopters.
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Indonesians Boost CN235 Sales after Pact with Airbus D&S

The company is bidding for several maritime patrol requirements in the region.
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Brazilian Presidential Candidate Killed In Citation Crash

Brazilian politician Eduardo Campos was among 10 people killed with a Cessna Citation Excel crashed at a military airbase near the city of Santos.
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Algar Aviation Shows TBM 900 At LABACE

Winglets, a new tail-cone, a vertical tailfin strake and a five-blade composite propeller distinguish the TBM 900.
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