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According to the ATSB report, the aircraft was safely established on the approach profile when the alert sounded.

The study concluded that there is a “direct effect of carbon dioxide on performance, independent of ventilation.”

HIWAS was conceived when there was a large demand for in-flight briefings from FSS specialists and wait times could be extremely long.

Recommendations intended to improve its reporting of low-level turbulence and the training of NWS forecasters.

On average, aircraft operators will pay the same rates in Fiscal Year 2019 as they did in FY2018.

Two deal with the operations of private and commercial air transportation in small and large aircraft, and the third covers maintenance for GA aircraft.

Rule would update commercial flight crew training requirements to improve pilot competencies and achieve a smooth transition to evidence-based training.

These rules will create the first specific set of operating rules for Australian rotorcraft air transport operations.

False alerts can be caused by improper installation, unfamiliarity with beacon operation, and hard landings.

Pilots may request consideration for a prompt settlement.

The FAA has became aware that some operators may have overlooked certain conditions that accompany exemptions granted for their aircraft.

The proposal would bring EASA AWO requirements in line with the FAA and ICAO.

Concerned about the rising trend, EASA has developed an information page with videos and tips.

While the practice is discouraged, the FAA says accident date shows pilots sometimes make rudder reversals in flight.

The November event will mark the second time the EASA annual safety conference has focused on general aviation.

The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..

After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.

The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.

Reports of false TCAS indications and invalid resolution advisories have resulted in reduced separation and safety between aircraft.

There were approximately 2.2 occurrences every 10,000 flight hours over the five-year study period.

The proposed amendments reflect the state of the art in technology and are expected improve the harmonization of CS-25 with FAA’s Part 25.

Will reach out to flight schools and post-secondary institutions, organizing presentations that explain business aviation and its career opportunities.

This adjustment enables the ATC computer system to effectively probe flight plans and proactively offer more favorable routes.

New and modified routes would also connect to Caribbean air traffic service routes to provide efficient direct routings to/from Caribbean locations.

NBAA advises operators to alert ATC as soon as possible when volcanic ash is encountered.

The FAA Safety Teamnotes that the first 50 to 100 hours in a new aircraft type are particularly dangerous.

To obtain single-pilot approval, pilot candidates must complete special training and experience rules.