Content Archive: July 2014
AIN Blog: MH17 Insurer Pledges Payments as Liability Questions Loom
The Montreal Convention prescribes war risk payments of $150,000 per passenger.
ATC
Germany's DFS To Provide Tower Services at London Gatwick
The contract will cover air traffic and approach services below 4,000 feet around the airport, including maintenance of the associated infrastructure.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tribute to Wright Brothers’ Mechanic Added to Air Force Museum
Charles Taylor honored for development of Wright engine.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Plans Follow-on to X3
LifeRCraft architecture combines a main rotor for vertical takeoff and landing, fixed wings for energy-efficient lift and open propellers for speed.
Regulations and Government
EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops
EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.
Sonex Personal Jet Makes Maiden Flight
Company will begin taking orders after it publishes performance numbers.
GAMA Taps Archer as Engineering and Airworthiness Director
Archer most recently provided key support for the FAA and the Joint Planning and Development Office.
Bombardier Successfully Tests Non-temperature-restricted APU
The prototype equipment was designed for business jets.
French BEA: Ice on Wings Brought Down Premier
This was one of four Premier accidents in 2013 that took a total of 11 lives.
Safety
FAA Bans U.S. Operators from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport for 24 Hours
Ban does not apply to U.S.-registered aircraft operated by foreign carriers.