Content Archive: September 2014

Charter & Fractional

Indian Airlines Oppose Regional Connectivity Plan

Airlines and charter companies do not see eye to eye on regional policy.
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NTSB Points To Unstable Approach in UPS Crash

UPS crew made multiple errors during non-precision approach to Birmingham, Ala.

Crane Not Added to London Helicopter Database, Says AAIB

London heliport operator warned of construction-site crash four years before AW109 accident.

FAA Re-Posts 9/11 Tribute Arrival Procedure to D.C.

NextGen arrivals pay tribute to U.S. service personnel.
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Helicopter Accident Rate Shows Double-Digit Decline

USHST continues push to reduce helicopter accident numbers.

Plaintiffs Win Case Over Unmarked Low-Level Obstacle

Crash cost the life of an ag pilot who was unaware of obstacle.

Dutch Authorities Release Preliminary MH17 report

MH17 report offered no surprises after Dutch investigation.

Fatal EMS Crash Linked to Incorrect Aircraft Fueling

Jet-A fuel was put in a piston-powered Cessna 421.

Hungarian ATC Upgrades Begin in February

ATC units will add CPDLC capabilities as part of European Single Sky.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Europe Outlines Action Plan For UAV Policymaking

The EC’s Matthew Baldwin has a broad aviation/transport remit, but now deems Unmanned Aerial Systems as important as any other area, and in need of c
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