Content Archive: August 2014

Aviation Prepares for Possible Icelandic Ash Cloud

There are currently no signs of eruption, but IMO is monitoring the situation.
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Gulfstream Updates Operators on Control Issues

Recent Gulfstream maintenance and operations letter stresses a solid flight control check before takeoff.

Aviation Group Questions FAA Repair Station Rule

ARSA says the recently published rule doesn’t read like the original NPRM.

ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety

Group says data shows CTI graduates perform better in ATC training than average people off the street .

Laser Pointing Incidents Continue in U.S.

Three different aircraft were targeted by laser pointer on approach to Salt Lake City.
Charter & Fractional

American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital

The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.

Long-serving Flight Test Aircraft Play Different Roles

Follow AINtv's cameras inside two flight test aircraft, the Airbus A380 and Boeing's 787-9.
Charter & Fractional

Online Air Charter Broker JetCharters.com Sees Rise in Site Visitors, Bookings

Site has seen 61 percent more visitors and trip requests in the first half of 2014.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Unveils New Aircraft Maintenance Tracker

Web-based system improves business aircraft operators’ ability to track maintenance on their aircraft and ensure regulatory compliance.

Honda Aircraft Chief To Get SAE Aircraft Design Award for HondaJet

Fujino is responsible for the research and development, production, sales and marketing of the HondaJet.