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| 10.26.2009 |
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DOT IG to Probe Aviation Accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Inspector General's office will look into whether pilot experience and pay correlate to commercial aviation accidents. In May, the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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A Clearer Vision?
At least 250,000 airline road warriors are awaiting word on the future of the nation's Registered Traveler program, which remains in disarray but could be ready to make a comeback. On June 22, 200,000 clients of the Verified Identify Pass (VIP) Clear service...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New 'Black Box' Might Help Solve Air Crash Mysteries
The fatal crash of Air France Flight 447, an Airbus A330, over the South Atlantic on June 1, 2009 brought new focus on determining the cause of such inexplicable events - such as when a state-of-the-art aircraft suddenly falls from the sky and is lost...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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New Coms System a Lifesaver
A new wireless communication system, which was undergoing testing in Arizona, assisted a Navy corpsman during a real-life rescue mission in early September. The Telephonics Aircraft Wireless Intercommunications System (AWICS) was installed on a U.S. Marine...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Safety & Technology Trends
Police Chopper Shot Down in Brazil Two Brazilian policemen were killed after their helicopter came under fire from gang members below them and crashed. The pilot struggled to put the helicopter down safely after being shot in the leg by suspected...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Security Shortlines
U.S. Policy & Strategy in the Age of Global Terrorism The response of the U.S. federal government to the events of September 11, 2001 has reflected the challenge of striking a balance between implementing security measures to deter terrorist attacks while...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Safety Rules & Regs
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus A310-203 and -222 and A300 B4-620. Final rule. SUMMARY: This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Sept 02, 2009 Kurnoon, India BELL 430 VT-APG Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad helicopter crashed enroute to Chitoor, India from Hyderabad, India. There were 2 crew members and 3 passengers, including the...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Phoenix Air Support Receives AS350B3
Eurocopter has handed over another AS350B3 to the Phoenix Police Air Support Unit. It becomes the fourth...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Speakers Confirmed For NextGen Webinar
With the recent addition of Capt. David Strand, Boeing 757/767 program manager and technical pilot with American Airlines, the speaker panel for the Nov. 4 Avionics Magazine Webinar, “NextGen Task Force: Applying The Recommendations,” is...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Mountain Flying Training Course Adopted
Eurocopter Canada has signed a teaming agreement endorsing the Canadian Helicopters Ltd. (CHL)...
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| 10.21.2009 |
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DOT IG to Probe Aviation Accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Inspector General's office will look into whether pilot experience and pay correlate to commercial aviation accidents. In May, the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...
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| 10.20.2009 |
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Erickson Leases Firefighting Aircrane
Due to continuing fires that are threatening southern California, Erickson Air-Crane has agreed to...
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| 10.20.2009 |
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Series Focuses on Maintenance Outsourcing
NPR has launched a three-part series that investigates maintenance practices at major airlines...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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$9M in Penalties for Two U.S. Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fines totaling $9.2 million against US Airways and United Airlines for operating planes that did not comply with FAA safety directives or the airlines' own maintenance procedures. US Airways faces a $5.4...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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House Toughens Requirements for Airline Pilots
The House of Representatives voted Oct. 14 to strengthen regulations on air carrier pilot training, qualifications and work schedules. In late July, both the House and U.S. Senate introduced independent legislation on airline safety. The House Transportation...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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U.S. Transportation Fatalities Fall in 2008
Transportation fatalities in the U.S, decreased by almost 10 percent in 2008 from 2007, according to preliminary figures released by the National Transportation Safety Board. This marks the third consecutive year of decreasing transportation fatalities...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Selected Remarks of NTSB Chairman Debbie Hersman/Safety Standdown
I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize Bombardier's leadership because this seminar has grown as one of the premier events for disseminating safety information to pilots, mechanics, and managers of business jets and turboprops. It has been over a dozen...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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More Flight Delays on the Horizon
Lengthy airline delays have doubled since1990 and will get worse as the U.S. economy recovers, according to a recently released Brookings Institution report. On-time performance has improved lately because airlines have cut capacity during the recession. But...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Course for Emergency Responders
The National Transportation Safety Board is offering a three-day course, "Transportation Disaster Response - A Course for Emergency Responders," at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, VA (near Washington Dulles International) on November 17-19...
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