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Dutch ATC Provider Publishes Safety Performance Data

Dutch air navigation service provider LVNL is publishing information about ATC safety incidents on its website for the general public.
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Accidents

Helicopters, GA Return To NTSB's Most Wanted List

The agency's 2015 "Most Wanted" list focuses on public helicopter safety, loss of control in flight and commercial pilot compliance.
Safety

AIN Blog: U.S. Must Retain Leadership in Aviation Safety

I grew up in an era of U.S. pre-eminence in aviation and in the future of aviation, and I want to see us retain that position.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Runs Engines on First MRJ

Commences "full scale" testing ahead of first flight
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Safety

Study: Pilots Exposed to High Amounts of UVA Radiation in Flight

For roughly every hour of flight time at 30,000 feet, pilots are exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a 20-minute tanning-bed session.
Aircraft

Airbus Launches Long-Range A321neo

ALC first to commit to Airbus’s increased range option
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Accidents

Challenger 300, King Air Damaged in Brazil Hangar Collapse

A hangar roof at São Paulo Congonhas Airport collapsed on Thursday during a summer storm, damaging a Challenger 300 and crushing a King Air.
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Safety

Air Safety Institute Releases Forced-landing Survival Guide

“Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing” program was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association.
Charter & Fractional

Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.
Airports

Atlantic Aviation Ups the Stakes in Houston

Company broke ground last week on a $24 million upgrade of its FBO at Houston Hobby Airport.
Aircraft

Airbus Eyes Period of Consolidation, Production Adjustments

Company CEO sees deliveries approaching 650 next year following record 2014
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Regulations and Government

Another Congress, Another Tax Debate

Tax reform could take years, but business aviation industry leaders are hopeful.
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Acquires Masterjet

Consolidation reinforces Luxembourg-based group as Europe's number-one air charter operator.
Accidents

Divers Recover FDR from AirAsia Flight 8501

Search efforts turn to retrieving CVR
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Aircraft

First Heavyweight A330 Takes Flight

Delivery scheduled for second quarter to Delta Air Lines
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Regulations and Government

Thune, Nelson To Lead Senate Commerce Committee

Nelson replaces Jay Rockefeller as top Democrat on Commerce, while Thune moves over to chairman's role in new Republican-controlled Senate.
Aircraft

Pentagon Consolidates European Facilities, Names UK Base for F-35

Lakenheath will be the first permanent European base for the F-35, but the Air Force will leave nearby Mildenhall
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Charter & Fractional

STAjets Garners Argus Platinum Rating, IS-BAO Stage One

Santa Ana, Calif.-based STAjets is one of only 125 Platinum safety-rated aircraft charter operators.
Airlines

Cyprus Airways Suspends Operations, Plans Liquidation

State-owned carrier Cyprus Airways suspended operations after the European Commission rejected a bailout package for the ailing carrier.
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ATC

FAA Takes Aim at Flight Plan Discrepancies

Agency says discrepancies “can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for ATC and flight crews.”
Safety

Airbus AD Revisited

The chain of events that led to the June 2009 loss of an Air France A330 over the south Atlantic began when ice blocked the pitot tubes on that aircraft.
Safety

Can Reading Accident Reports Produce Better Pilots?

Students need the right frame of mind to learn what the reports are truly telling them.
Safety

OSHA Orders Air Methods To Reinstate Pilot

Pilot lost his job for refusing to fly an aircraft he deemed unsafe.
ATC

NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project

The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Starts AW169 Production

Initial deliveries and certification of the new medium-twin helicopter are expected in the second quarter.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Landmark Aviation Oakland Now a Part 145 Repair Station

MRO adds limited airframe, engine and accessories.
Safety

Two More Companies Granted Approval To Operate UAS

The FAA has granted 14 total exemptions; 214 petitions have been filed with the agency.
Safety

Safety and Automation Forum Scheduled

Forum will investigate both the current and future challenges to improving safety through the use of automation.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Sets Date for 2015 Symposium

The event covers key issues of importance to the maintenance industry in the coming year.