Content Archive: April 2018

Accidents

Microburst Causes Houston Hobby Hangar Collapse

The 30,000 sq ft structure at the Jet Aviation FBO was leased by charter provider Jet Linx.
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Safety

International Operations Sharing a World of Knowledge

Annual event spotlights changes, challenges of flying beyond U.S. borders
Rotorcraft

CHC Hoist Training Center Now Open

The training will support wind farm operations.
Rotorcraft

Former FAA Inspector Pleads Guilty To Fraud

A former FAA safety inspector is accused of accepting a bribe in exchange for issuing helicopter special airworthiness certificates.
Avionics

Garmin Gains More GFC 500 Autopilot Approvals

The approvals allow installation of the GFC 500 autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanzas and Piper PA28s.
Aircraft

Embraer Delivers First E190-E2 to Wideroe

Norwegian airline scheduled to launch first service on April 24
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Regulations and Government

Qatar–Curaçao Open Skies Deal Raises Concerns in Europe

New EU fair competition rules divide governments, aerospace industry, airlines, and airports
Regulations and Government

FAA: Prompt Action Required for In-flight Smoke, Fire

Odors, smoke, and/or fumes can be introduced to the cabin atmosphere as a result of aircraft equipment malfunction or by inadvertent actions.

Sun 'n' Fun and JSFirm Job Fair Set for April 11

Fourteen companies are hiring for a variety of positions at Sun 'n' Fun for the fifth year running.
Regulations and Government

Australia Consolidating Part 91 Regulations

The vast majority of the proposed regulations make no changes to current requirements, “as the rules have simply been moved into one package."