All Safety News – Page 466
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NewsICAO secures global emissions reduction framework
ICAO has secured agreement from its member states on a roadmap to globally address the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry.
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NewsFAA issues safety alert on lithium batteries after UPS crash
The US FAA has issued a safety alert recommending that airlines adopt new procedures to reduce the risk of onboard fire posed by lithium batteries. Airlines...
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FAA investigates Allegiant engine fire
Allegiant Air reports that no passengers were injured after a Boeing MD-83 experienced an engine fire at the Orlando Sanford international airport this morning....
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FAA concludes runway incursions fall for a second straight year
Officials from the FAA say the number of serious runway incursions at US airports has fallen for the second consecutive year.
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NewsCrushable concrete makes seventh save
A crushable concrete arresting pad installed at Teterboro airport snagged a Gulfstream IV-SP that overran the runway at New York's business aviation hub...
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EHEST: How to stop crashing helicopters
Top causal factors of helicopter accidents in Europe are pilot judgement and actions and shortcomings in the operator's safety culture and management.
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FAA cites five smoke events in one day for an unnamed carrier
One unnamed US air carrier experienced five in-flight emergencies and diversions to the nearest airport over the course of one day in April, reports the...
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NewsKatekavia An-24 crashed after failing to execute go-around
Failure by the crew to abort an approach in poor weather led to the crash of a Russian-operated Antonov An-24 near Igarka two months ago
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NewsFinns get first of two Phenoms
The Finnish Aviation Academy has taken delivery of the first of two Phenom 100s from Embraer to be used in the school's ab initio pilot training programme
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Waha Capital acquires A330-300
Airbus' latest monthly delivery figures show that Waha Capital has acquired an Airbus A330-300 delivery from Singapore Airlines.
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Rossiya plans to take more An-148s despite problems
St Petersburg-based carrier Rossiya is planning to firm an order for further nine Antonov An-148 regional jets, despite its recent complaints about the type's reliability.
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FAA approves STC from PATS boosting 757 range
PATS Aircraft Systems has won a US Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certificate to install up to six auxiliary fuel tanks on Boeing 757-200s that could allow a range of 5,000nm (9,260km).
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Quest Global joins India's RTA-70 team
Bangalore-based engineering consultancy Quest Global has been signed up to the design and development team behind India's bid to develop a home-grown regional transport aircraft.
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NewsPICTURE: British Airways unveils 'retro' livery as 757 era ends
British Airways has repainted one of its Boeing 757-200s in a retro livery, dating back 27 years, to mark the retirement of the type from its fleet this...
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NewsSixth and final 787 test aircraft completes abbreviated maiden flight
Boeing's sixth and final 787 Dreamliner has successfully completed its long-delayed maiden sortie, despite being cut short by a liquid cooling leak, programme...
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NewsAPU: Unsung hero of the engine world
APU manufacturers Honeywell and Hamilton Sundstrand are powering up to meet the demands of next-generation aircraft Standfirst_feature. Style for the feature standfirsts. These can be as many lines and to whatever column width is appropriate to the feature.
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Will Europe be immobilised next time the volcanic ash comes?
Volcanic activity in Iceland like that which occurred in April when Eyjafjallajökull erupted will definitely affect European airspace again, so what is being done to avoid another shutdown?
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European airlines reiterate need for new ash-flight policies
European airlines have renewed calls to change the policies that govern flights through volcanic ash.
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SIA 777 diverted to Kolkata after reported bomb threat
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) aircraft flying from Moscow to Singapore was diverted to Kolkata early today after a reported bomb threat on board.
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Opinion
Comment: Do it or rue it
Aviation has a golden opportunity to set itself challenging but achievable targets for emissions reductions. If it doesn't act now, enviromental activists may force change on the industry