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ICAO Forges Global Tracking Agreement

Group also recognizes strong international cooperation in search for MH370.

Argus Report Highlights Problems in SMS Audit Process

Internal evaluation process remains a primary audit deficiency.

ATC Procedures Announced for U.S. Open Championship

Pilots headed to the U.S. Open should check with FSS for numerous special ATC procedures.

FlightSafety and Gulfstream Create New Training Courses

Two of the new courses focus on the science that surrounds the flying of transport aircraft.

Investigation Begins Into a Honolulu-area Near Miss

Both Boeing 757s were flying at FL300.

Two Fokker 100 Accidents on the Same Day

No injuries were reported in either accident.

RAA Talks to Congress About Pilot Shortage

Pilot shortage issue threatens air service to small communities.

East African Wildlife Symposium Begins Next Week

Symposium goal is to reduce wildlife strikes by aircraft in Africa.
Aircraft

First Production HondaJet Planned To Fly This Summer

Nine HondaJets are now under assembly, with four already mated to their wings and empennages. Type certification is expected in the first quarter 2015.
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Business Aviation Research Firm Amstat Highlights Updated Services

Users can share notes with their colleagues, customize results and printouts, save and schedule reports and add their own data fields.

First Production HondaJet Set To Fly This Summer

Aircraft sports a new exterior color scheme that Honda Aircraft describes as a “deep pearl green with a gold stripe.”
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Plans European Expansion Next Year

Wheels Up currently operates in three zones in the U.S., the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest.

SatCom Direct Adds SwiftBroadband Position Data to SD Flight Tracker

Inmarsat information blended with position data from other sources to provide “the most comprehensive flight tracking service available.”
Safety

New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress

Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Maintenance Techs Short On Numbers, Skills

While all the talk is of pilot shortages, it is the aging population of maintenance engineers that poses the biggest problem.
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ATC

European GNSS Creates Access For Business Aviation

With airport access being a big concern for European business aviation GNSS systems as EGNOS are helping to open up new airports to the sector.
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EBAA’s Gamba Ready For EU’s New Guard

European bizav group head discusses the regulatory challenges ahead
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NTSB Recommends Weather Forecast Improvements

Improved weather briefings should deliver better information to pilots.

Flying LPV Approaches Outside the U.S. Can Be Complex

Unlike U.S. flight operations, European LPV approaches demand additional paperwork.

Jon Beatty Takes Over at Flight Safety Foundation

New FSF CEO continues push on go-arounds and data sharing.
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Software Lets Pilots Open Up About Safety

Real-time anonymous polling system captures impressive audience insights.

NTSB Explains the Upcoming Cockpit Monitoring Guide

Poor cockpit monitoring skills is a problem that has yet to be solved, according to NTSB member Robert Sumwalt.

Aero Med Resumes EMS Service

EMS operator voluntarily grounded its helicopters.

NTSB to Hold Ag-Operations Safety Meeting

Safety meeting will discuss results of a special investigative report on agricultural operations.

FAA Warns of Unapproved Parts

Potentially bogus parts were originally manufactured for Boeing.

Three Dead in Ghana Helicopter Crash

One person miss in helicopter crash.

FSF Calls for Aircraft Monitoring Meeting

Malaysian disappearance spurs talk about better flight tracking.

Sumwalt Looks at Safety Leadership

Safety leader offers food for thought about how to remain safety focused.
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Citation Experiences Dual Fadec Channel Failure

Cessna and Williams studying the cause of the incident.

MH370 Preliminary Report Short on Details

The preliminary report on MH370 contains gaps.