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Nexus Signs MoU with Asian Sky Group

The Nexus group will start an Asia Pacific operation in Hong Kong with the help of Asian Sky.

IATA: Germanwings Crash Could Lead to Hiring Changes

IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler said airlines may consider psychological testing of pilots as a result of Germanwings crash.

Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet

Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.

N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic

He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.

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Traffic Pilot Hit with Laser

Green laser temporarily blinds pilot of a traffic-reporting aircraft.

Business Aviation Fatalities Down in First Quarter This Year

Fatalities in turbine business airplane accidents dropped 37 percent, to 17 in the first three months of this year from 27 in the same period last year.

FAA Warns of Spurious TCAS Resolution Alerts

Although all instances to date have occurred in Europe, the FAA wants pilot to remain alert.

Testing the Boundaries of "Black Boxes"

Aircraft data recorders as designed to survive crashes, and the University of Dayton Research Institute helps make sure they do just that.

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

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

AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.

IBAC Acquires Business Aviation Safety Data Firm

Will continue work of Robert E. Breiling Associations to to provide information on continuous safety improvement of global busines aviation industry.

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.

Global Aerospace Subsidizing Upset Recovery Training

Aviation insurer subsidizing 25 percent of the cost per pilot to customers who complete Calspan’s advanced maneuvering and upset recovery training in 2015.

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility

Germanwings A320 Black Box Found at Crash Site

A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in a remote location in the French Alps, with all 150 people on board believed to be dead.

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.

ICAO Reports Flight Tracking, Risk Portal Progress

Secretary-General spoke in Malaysia on new safety measures prompted by the MH370 and MH17 disasters.

Koranda To Retire from NATA

Koranda played instrumental role of development and growth of association’s safety programs.

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