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GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials

The European Commission Joint Research Centre has been evaluating alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) services.

February 2, 2022

Ethiopian Signals Renewed Confidence in 737 Max

Fifty passengers took part in a four-hour demonstration flight of Ethiopian Airlines’ 737 Max 8 on February 1.

February 2, 2022

Illegal Charter Is a Growing Issue in Europe

The accident in which football star Emiliano Sala was killed highlighted many questions about illegal charter flights in Europe.

February 1, 2022

Pilot Association Aims To Curb Runway Excursion Accidents

The Citation Jet Pilots Owners Association has developed a new way to help pilots avoid unnecessary go-arounds.

February 1, 2022

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APS Sees Improvement in LOC-I Accident Rate

The rate of loss of control inflight (LOC-I) accidents appears to be imporoving, according to data from Aviation Performance Solutions.

January 31, 2022

FAA Continues To Clear 5G Aircraft Backlog

FAA clears 90% of U.S. commercial fleet to operate normally near 5G C-band service.

January 28, 2022

AINsight: Managing Risk in Single-pilot Ops

Aircraft flown single-pilot are 30 percent more likely to be in an accident, making it important for these pilots to improve their risk-management skills.

January 28, 2022

Viavi Tech Detects 5G Radar Altimeter Interference

Arizona-based Viavi Solutions has devised a method to identify interference between 5G C-band communications networks and radar altimeters.

January 27, 2022

Nav Canada Restricting LAHSO to Dry Runways

Nav Canada will restrict land and hold-short operations (LAHSO) to dry runways.

January 21, 2022

Baker, Bolen Caution over Uptick in Accidents

NBAA's Bolen and AOPA's Baker expressed frustration over an uptick in accidents involving pilot judgment and are advising crews to slow down.

January 20, 2022

FSF Calls for Quicker, Clearer 5G Safety Measures

FSF said it was concerned about the continued confusion and disjointed approach to the 5G rollout and urged more cooperation.

January 20, 2022

Spoiler Issue May Be Factor in Fatal GIV-SP Crash

A preliminary report indicates asymmetrical spoiler deployment may be a factor in the December 15 crash of a Gulfstream IV-SP in the Dominican Republic.

January 20, 2022

Pakistan Back on a Safety Track, Promises Aviation Minister

Pakistan International Airlines expects to resume service to Europe in March.

January 20, 2022

Latest 5G Delay Welcomed but Ultimate Solution Unlikely Soon

Wireless carriers agree to further 5G C-band delay near busy airports.

January 19, 2022

NTSB: Learjet 35A Hit Powerlines During Fatal Crash

The Learjet 35A involved in a December 27 fatal accident struck powerlines and subsequently crashed about 1.43 nm east of Gillespie Field in California.

January 19, 2022

Phoenix Air Gets First IS-BAO Remote-piloted A/C Nod

The International Business Aviation Council has issued its first IS-BAO Remote Piloted Aircraft System to Phoenix Air Unmanned.

January 18, 2022

Wireless Carriers Agree To Another 5G Delay

As international carriers cancel U.S.-bound flights out of safety concerns, Biden pledges "permanent" solution.

January 18, 2022

FedEx Proposed Anti-Missile Systems for A321s

The FAA issues a notice of proposed special conditions to allow FedEx to install anti-missile systems on Airbus A321s.

January 17, 2022

FAA Clears Nearly Half of U.S. Airliners To Operate in 5G Areas

In addition to airplane types, U.S. authorities approve two radar altimeter models for operation in areas of potential 5G interference.

January 17, 2022

Industry, FAA Scramble To Clean Up FCC 5G 'Mess'

"Flight cancellations and operational disruptions will be a reality," ALPA warns.

January 14, 2022

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