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Airservices Marks 10th Anniversary of ADS-B

Continent is now covered by 75 ADS-B ground stations.

Safety

December 22, 2014

TSA To Implement Update to Known Crewmember Program

Federal security agency accepted NATA recommendation.

Safety

December 22, 2014

Night Helicopter Flying Calls for More Experience

Additional hours of darkness call for stepped-up attention in the cockpit.

Safety

December 15, 2014

Part 25 Rule Harmonizes Certification to EASA Standards

New Part 25 update focuses on gust and maneuver load requirements.

Safety

December 15, 2014

Insurer’s Study Identifies New Global Safety Risks

Additional industry risks include cyber attacks, a greater reliance on automation and the anticipated growth of drones

Safety

December 15, 2014

Australian Wildlife Report Focuses on Bird Strikes

Military aircraft have experienced a skyrocketing climb in the number of collisions.

Safety

December 15, 2014

Student Grants Announced for CHC Safety Summit

Applications and student essays for safety summit are due by January 5, 2015

Safety

December 15, 2014

Industry Signs On to New Cyber-Security Agreement

New agreement will focus on more proactive information sharing.

Safety

December 15, 2014

Satellite Approach Procedure Numbers Still Rising

Thousands of traditional ILS, VOR and NDB approaches are still operating.

Safety

December 15, 2014

EU Adds Libya to Safety 'Black List'

Seven more airlines may no longer fly into the EU.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2014

Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism

ATC

December 11, 2014

FAA, Industry Mull LED Airport Lighting Issues

There is concern that LED airport lights have not been tested with enhanced vision systems, night-vision goggles and HUDs.

Airports

December 10, 2014

ArincDirect Fully Integrated by Rockwell Collins

ArincDirect is highlighting fuel tankering, integrated weight-and-balance cacluations, FOS integration and connectivity solutions.

Safety

December 9, 2014

Prolonged Use of Automation Dulls Pilots’ Edge

Research studied the flying habits of 16 professional pilots

Safety

December 8, 2014

Pilot Training Is a Key Focus in Brazilian Accident

The captain of the Citation XLS received a standard type rating, while the copilot was trained in a different model of the aircraft.

Safety

December 8, 2014

North Atlantic ATC Improvements Announced

New ATC technology prepares the path for future ADS-B integration.

Safety

December 8, 2014