Content Archive: September 2015
Accidents
NTSB: Premier I Accident Pilot Impaired by Illegal Drug
Twinjet hit trees, crashed and was consumed by an explosion and post-crash fire on Dec. 13, 2013, while returning to land at Atlanta-area Airport.
Garmin D2 Bravo Steps Up Garmin’s Watch Game
Garmin’s D2 Bravo is a serious smartwatch with a strong set of aviation functions.
Airports
FAA Announces Runway Incursion Mitigation Projects
The projects are part of an agency effort to identify and mitigate incursion risks.
ATC
Controllers: FAA's Flight Plan Problem a Safety Issue
The existence of multiple flight plans creates the possibility of error, says five controllers.
Regulations and Government
CASA Publishes Regulatory Philosophy
Working collaboratively with stakeholders is part of the agency's philosphy.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Penalty for Cleveland Safety Violations
The city did not provide adequate staffing for snow removal.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Chicago Jet Exclusive Distributor for Adonis IFE
The new AdonisOne in-flight entertainment system is portable and thus can be carried from aircraft to aircraft.
Helitech Organizers Expect Busy Show in London
About forty companies are first-time exhibitors, while the “Learning and Skills Zone” targets students.
Russian Bizav Takes a Dive But Quite How Far Isn’t Clear
Estimates vary as to how far business aviation traffic out of Russia has declined but it’s clearly in the double digits.
