Latest from AIN Staff
Airport Attack in Karachi Leaves 28 Dead
Karachi Airport’s VIP terminal was the focus of the assault.
Gulf of Mexico Helicopter Crash Kills Two
Oil rig workers were unsuccessful at rescuing pilot and passenger.
UN Safety Conference Begins in Nepal
Event focuses on improving aviation safety in Nepal.
Meridian Crash Claims One
Weather was poor at the time of the HPN accident.
GIV Recorders Give NTSB Clues to Hanscom Field Crash
Crew aborted takeoff but the aircraft failed to stop on runway.
Houston Metroplex Implements ATC Updates
Recent charting errors have been resolved through new performance-based navigation procedures.
European Group Studies Precursors to Runway Excursions
Working group identified 31 different excursion precursors.
FAA Issues Updated Advice on Radiation Exposure
Practical examples of methods to reduce radiation exposure are incorporated in the advisory circular.
Exceptions Being Considered for Drone Ops
Movie producers may soon see the green light for use
New Runway Occupied Technology To Be Tested at Boston
New system uses the existing PAPI lights in a new way.
Nepal’s Aviation Sector Still Needs Safety Help
Safety is the reason Nepalese airlines are banned from the EU.
Operators Flock to Florida Aviation Safety Seminar
Marion County Sheriff’s Office stages second annual safety event.
3-D Radar May Be Coming Soon
New radar system’s antenna does not rotate.
Continued Airworthiness Required for RVSM Operations
Maintenance downtime provides the best opportunity to track RVSM compliance.
Regulations and Government
FAA Pilot Program Collects ASIAS Data from GA Operators Near Phoenix
FAA and GA operators collaborating to reduce accident rate.
People In Aviation: June 2014
Industry personnel announcements.
Regulations and Government
AOPA to Pilots: Report Warrantless Stops
Association keeps pressure on to ensure stops of GA aircraft stem from reasonable suspicion of illegal activity.
Accidents: June 2014
Preliminary, factual and final reports from the NTSB.
Regulations and Government
Stakeholders Debate NextGen Funding Options
Experts weigh in on private versus public funding and implementation.
Flight Safety Business Aviation Safety Summit 2014:
Safety insights from experts and operators.
Wing Icing and Excess Weight Led to Caravan Accident
Gogal aircraft also operated in violation of its air operator certificate
Aircraft Tracking Experts Look at Big-Data Monitoring
Malaysian airliner disappearance prompts new efforts to improve real-time tracking.
Australia Proposes New Helicopter Winch Rules
Current winching rules do not reflect the latest risk assessment techniques.
IATA Publishes Cabin-Safety Guide
Guide resulted from two years of IATA industry research
FAA Gives Details on Flight Deck Prohibition of PEDs
Rules apply to Part 121 operators, but are strongly suggested for other operators as well.
Ice Ingestion Shut Down Helicopter Engine
Pilot failed to protect against build-up of snow and ice ahead of takeoff.
Ash Cloud Affects Some Australian Flying
Ash from Indonesian volcano drifts into Australian airspace.
King Air Accident Kills Five of Nine Aboard
Twin turboprop crashed into a sandbar in Uruguay.
