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Gordon Gilbert
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ATC
Nav Canada Makes Refunds and Rate Reductions
Besides reducing ATC rates for next year, the company will also reimburse aircraft owners approximately $60 million in a one-time 4.6 percent refund.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Canada To Raise Tax Value on Personal Use of Aircraft
Application of this proposed administrative policy will be retroactive and be applied to any open audits, notices of objection or pending litigation.
Avionics
ADS-B OUT Could Eliminate RVSM Application Process
Continual monitoring enabled by ADS–B OUT provides increased height keeping performance data on an individual aircraft basis, the FAA said.
Accidents
Fatal GA Accident Rate in France Sharply Reduced
Last year, 37 people died in 30 crashes of GA airplanes, microlights and helicopters, compared with 64 deaths in 46 mishaps in 2015.
Charter & Fractional
Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal
One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.
Regulations and Government
FAA Realigns Product Certification Organization
Under the new system, there are five divisions, three of which perform essential regulatory functions.
Regulations and Government
LOC-I Training To Be Added To EASA Licensing
Mandates aim to make pilots more skilled in coping with aircraft upsets.
Accidents
U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatal Accidents Up in 1H17
Fifteen died in eight crashes of business turboprops and jets in the first six months of this year.
Regulations and Government
Airway Routes Could Soon Become Extinct in Europe
European air traffic management network will be almost fully route-free by 2021, said Eurocontrol.
Regulations and Government
EASA Publishes Safety Info on Wake Vortex
The bulletin concludes with illustrations that show various scenarios of wake turbulence encounters and recommended avoidance techniques.
Charter & Fractional
Rectrix Expands King Air Cape Cod Shuttles
Shuttle aircraft feature nine “first class” seats and are flown by two pilots under a Part 135 DOT commuter authorization.
Safety
Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones
Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford Opens Renovated Facility
The major upgrades are the first for the facility since it opened at the New England gateway in 1984.
ATC
NavCanada Suspends 'Climb/Descend Via' Clearances
ICAO adoption of the new phraseology signaled international acceptance of “climb/descend via” clearances that the FAA implemented in 2014.
Second Auction the Charm: Elvis’ Former JetStar Sold
Bidding failed to reach reserves during the first attempt to auction the airplane in 2008.
Accidents
Mix-up Leads to Landing on Occupied Runway
The King Air B200 landed on Runway 17 while ground personnel were there preparing to launch gliders.
Accidents
Learjet Fatal Occurred in a Circling Approach
The aircraft was less than a mile from Runway 6 when it turned right to circle for approach, but aircraft typically are 3.8-nm during the right turn.
Aircraft
Elvis Presley JetStar Being Auctioned—Again
Liveauctioneers and GSW Auctions estimate the airplane’s value at $2 million to $3.5 million, and have set no reserves.
Accidents
Pilots in CL604 Upset Use Clouds for Attitude Recovery
Since the sky and the ocean were almost the same blue color, the pilot had been able to recognize the aircraft's flight attitude only with the clouds.
Accidents
Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments
Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.
Regulations and Government
EASA Proposal Addresses Low-speed Loss of Control
Proposal would also ensure that the design of large airplanes provides an “adequate longitudinal controllability and authority during go-arounds."
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EASA Proposes To Regulate Small Drones in Europe
Proposal allows EASA Member States to define zones in their territory where either drone operations are prohibited or restricted.
Airports
Toronto Pearson Airport Hastens Runway Work
Thanks to prodding by the Canadian Business Aviation Association, the current runway rehabilitation schedule is now scheduled to end on or about May 16.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary
In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.
Airports
Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway
Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.
Regulations and Government
Draft AC Published on Datalink Use
Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.
Regulations and Government
DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers
Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.
ATC
Eurocontrol Implements New ATC Sectors
Overall European air traffic is expected to increase by 14 percent between 2016 and 2023, according to Eurocontrol.
Accidents
Fatalities Drop but Total Bizav Accidents Increase
Turbine business airplane accidents worldwide claimed the lives of fewer people in the first quarter—16 compared to 25 in the same period last year.
Safety
FSF Releases Second Aviation Safety Toolkit
GSIP was launched in October 2014 to study how aviation safety data are used and to produce toolkits that can be used by aircraft operators.
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