Content Archive: June 2015

Accidents

Faulty Engine Control Software Caused A400M Crash

Airbus D&S says fault was confined to one aircraft, in a final production error.
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Aircraft

MRJ Starts Low Speed Taxi Tests

New regional jet moves under its own power as Mitsubishi prepares for first flight
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Avionics

Program Funds Airborne Ash Detection System Development

Program will test Elbit’s ClearVision infrared enhanced vision system and Nicarnica’s Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector.
Training and Workforce

TRU To Provide Training for Fusion-equipped King Airs

Pilot training will be done at ProFlight’s Lutz, Fla., facility, while maintenance training will be at the new TRU Maintenance Training Academy in Wichita.
Rotorcraft

Kaman To Restart K-Max Production after 12-year Hiatus

The K-Max was certified in 1994 and the production line was shuttered in 2003 after 38 were built.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Low Speed Taxiing Test

Mitsubishi MRJ Low Speed Taxiing Test
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Engines

Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England

Testing the GE9X Composite Fan Blades in Seattle, Washington and Rugby, England
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Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Instrument Procedures Handbook

The agency updated the guide that functions as the technical reference on IFR procedures used everywhere in the National Airspace System.
ATC

DSNA Improves Continuous Climbs Out of London

The plan was designed to reduce the number of intermediate altitude level-offs.
Safety

AAIB Reports on Uncommanded Aileron Movements

The board found no faults related to the uncommanded inputs.