Content Archive: February 2015

Aircraft

Airbus Cancels Only VVIP A380 Order

Saudi prince never followed up with cabin interior design and installation.
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Accidents

Australian Transport Workers Call for AirAsia Safety Audit

Leaked report on crash of QZ8501 questions pilot training
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Arizona Bizav Group To Host 14th Golf Benefit

Rounds of golf will be followed by a dinner and awards banquet that includes a raffle, silent auction and live auction.
Aircraft

Drive To Reduce Typhoon Support Costs Continues

The UK Ministry of Defence is not yet ready to sign a long-term deal with BAE Systems.
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Aircraft

Dassault Studying More-electric Architecture for Future Falcons

Plan is to use fewer hydraulics and less engine bleed-air for better overall aircraft efficiency.
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Aircraft

ICAO Conference Recommends Aircraft Tracking Standard

International Civil Aviation Organization member states recommended the adoption of a 15-minute position reporting standard for aircraft.
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Safety

Powerful Presentation Drives Home Emergency Planning

NBAA gave a riveting live action emergency response drill, which showed the right and wrong ways to respond to a crisis.
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Safety

Datalink Requirement Comes to Portions of the North Atlantic

Aircraft operating in the North Atlantic organized track system between FL350 and FL390 must be equipped with Fans 1A, CPDLC and ADS-C
ATC

Pilots Should Pay Close Attention When Departing SJC

The FAA has already violated a number of pilots for misreading the departure procedure.
Safety

Incoming S & D Chairwoman Excited About Annual Conference

This year’s Schedulers & Dispatchers conference featured a unique live emergency response demonstration.