Content Archive: November 2014

Safety

Safe Flight Pair Win Nall Award

Safe Flight’s late founder Leonard Greene and his son Randall win the sixth annual Nall award.
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Regulations and Government

Updated AC Explains New Notam System

Circular adds much new Notam terminology, as well as a comprehensive runway contaminant list.
Safety

Aircraft Fastener Added To Unapproved Parts List

Users are urged to watch for parts from particular batch numbers.
Safety

Q400 Propeller Blade Punctures Cabin

Passenger escapes with minor injuries.
Regulations and Government

Two-Pilot Age Restriction Disappears

Both pilots in a Part 121 cockpit can now be older than 60.
Accidents

Second HS-748 This Year Crashes in Africa

The chartered aircraft crashed just short of the runway at Panyagor in South Sudan.
Regulations and Government

Air Traffic Controllers Arrested for Theft of Public Funds

FAA employees allegedly gained unauthorized access to federal payroll system.
Aircraft

Boeing’s 787 ecoDemonstrator Takes Flight

Latest round of testing involves more than 25 new technologies.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight
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Regulations and Government

India’s Latest Aviation Policy To Promote Regional Links

Charter services get scheduled status.
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