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Myrtle Beach Airport Construction Updated

MYR airport construction season runs until April next year

Airbus Training Flight Generates Actual Control Problem

Airline changes training procedures after touch-and-go incident

India Makes Move to Keep Pilots in Fold

Authorities scan records for compliance errors

New Rule Addresses Battery Shipments by Air

New battery rules should harmonize U.S. regs with international ones

Committee Promotes Use of Angle-of-Attack Indicators

Agency believes AOA indicators could reduce GA loss of control accidents

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Southwest Airlines for Maintenance Work

Although the work on 44 airplanes was subcontracted, Southwest Airlines was still responsible for the results

Aircraft Arrivals Without Ground Personnel Coming

Airlines could soon begin marshaling aircraft without ground personnel present

People in Aviation: August 2014

Industry personnel appointments

Aircraft

Behind the Scenes in Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Test Aircraft

NBAA Gives Guidance on Runway Excursions

Excursions account for more fatalities than many pilots realize.

Concerns Remain Over Plan for Drone Operations

Pace of UAS integration still behind schedule, according to U.S. agency.

FAA Re-emphasizes Elements of ‘Climb Via’ Phraseology

Agency says numerous pilot deviation reports have been filed since the new phraseology was implemented in April.

Helicopter Accident Attributed To Loss of Control

Canadian investigators recovered very little of the helicopter’s fuselage.

ICAO Clarifies State Responsibilities in Conflict Zones

ICAO says member states should be ready for aircraft to fly around areas of conflict.

Air Algerie MD-83 Crashes in Mali

Aircraft carrying 116 people was headed for Algiers.

FAA Jumpstarts ADS-B Documentation

New AC advises on ADS-B implementation.

Turboprop Crash in Taiwan Claims 48

Reports are still unclear on the role of weather conditions.

New NBAA Weather Committee Launched

FSF Announces Call for Papers on Safety

Potential presenters at next year’s business aviation safety summit have until September 5th to submit their ideas.

Questions Asked About MH17 Flight Track Over Ukraine

MH17 tracked much farther north in disputed region than other company aircraft.

Helicopter Pilot’s Response to Pitch Up Was Incorrect

Helicopter pilot was apparently unaware of retreating-blade stall.

New Lighting System Reduces Spatial Disorientation

Go Light uses cockpit lighting to cue pilots through peripheral vision

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Drop in First Half

The early part of 2014 is showing a downward trend and optimism about improved safety in the helicopter community.

Safety Group Develops Airport Assessment Tool

NBAA team wants pilots to use airport audit before their first flight in.

IATA: Airlines Don’t Risk Passenger Safety To Save Money

Association counters some claims of efficiency as first priority in choice of MH17 route.

Laser Used in England To Frighten Airport Birds

Technology failsafe avoids aircraft incidents.

Ukraine Asks ICAO for Investigative Assistance

Under ICAO Annex 13, the country where an accident occurs is normally responsible for conducting the investigation.

Nav Canada Says CPDLC Message Numbers Are Rising

The number of CPDLC messages number has grown 10-fold in two years, says the air navigation service provider.