Content Archive: April 2015

Accidents

FDR Confirms Germanwings Co-pilot Set Autopilot For Crash

Information recovered from the A320's descent confirmed that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz set the autopilot for a fatal controlled flight into the French Alps.
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2015

A calendar of important compliance deadlines.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Proposes Changes To Rules Governing Hearings

The goal is to make Part 845 easier to understand.

Alenia Aermacchi Eyes Sales Prospects in Chile

An MoU is signed for “collaboration” on the M-345 basic jet trainer and C-27J airlifter
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Aircraft

Antonov Struggles To Complete Indian An-32 Upgrade

Ukraine's conflict with Russia has halted the supply of components built there.
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Safety

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

Thai aviation authorities are working with ICAO to rectify concerns over flight operation certification procedures.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

IAI Reports Brazilian Defense Initiatives

Israeli company is supplying UAS and radar technology via local partners
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Accidents

Investigators Find Germanwings Flight Data Recorder

French prosecutor says A320 co-pilot was definitely conscious at the time of the crash.
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Aircraft

Pratt Comfortable With Market Share On A320neo

Engine company's PW1100G now powering two Airbus narrowbodies
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Airlines

Swiss Authorities Clear Etihad Stake in Darwin Airline

After some delay, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi is taking a one-third stake in Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline.
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