Content Archive: March 2015

Airlines

Atlanta, Beijing Remain World's Top Two Busiest Airports

The world's top four busiest airports for passengers all saw increases in 2014 and retained their rankings from the previous year.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Releases A-NPA on Light Aircraft Standards

EASA moving forward as timing in the U.S. remains uncertain.

Inmarsat Launches New Satcom Datalink Service for ISR

Company claims unique advantages for L-band transmission
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Malaysian Radar Spotlighted in New MH370 Report

Full details of failings by country’s air defense radar system again withheld from public view
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ATC

FAA Proposes New Policy on Flight Procedures, Airspace

Guide details definitions and processes for creating IFR procedures.
Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Airports

Power Outage Disrupts Operations at Amsterdam Schiphol

Services in and out slowly returning to normal
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Aircraft

Indian Official Describes Latest AEW&C Plans

Joint venture with Embraer sought to export converted EMB-145s, while A330 will meet IAF's requirement for a larger platform
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Pilot Loses Medical after Making False Statements

The pilot did not indicate his previous failed drug test on three medical certificate applications.
Aircraft

HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification

Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."
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