All articles by David Learmount – Page 13
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots set to soar
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched to the limit, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots
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NewsIN FOCUS: Pilot's guide to surviving an inflight upset
LOSS OF control may not be the most frequently occurring type of accident, but when it does occur the outcome is usually catastrophic. Global airline...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots is set to grow
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots, warns an expert...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Multicrew pilot licence numbers grow as it approaches proof of concept
With ICAO set to give its verdict on the multicrew pilot licence next year, a champion of the qualification has restated the case for a competency-based training culture...
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Europe backs down on international emissions trading
In the face of concerted and worldwide opposition, the European Union has "temporarily" climbed down over its proposal to unilaterally impose its Emissions...
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NewsVIDEO: Citation in fast overrun at Sao Paulo Congonhas downtown airport
Following a damaging runway overrun by a Cessna Citation Jet III business jet at Sao Paulo Congonhas airport on 11 November, the Brazilian aviation authority, Infraero, confirmed that the main runway had been closed from 17:35h to 18:41h to allow the firefighters to rescue the two pilots and passenger on ...
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NewsNBAA: Business aviation pilots need more than flying skills
The boss of one business aviation operator - London Executive Aviation - explains what he looks for in a perfect pilot...
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Operators return some Super Pumas to work as EASA widens safety ruling
North Sea operators have begun returning some Super Puma helicopters to work following the extension of EASA's emergency airworthiness directive for the type.
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NewsEC225 Super Puma carries out controlled ditching in North Sea with 19 on board
CHC helicopters confirmed one of its Eurocopter EC225 Super Pumas, with 19 people on board, carried out a controlled ditching in the North Sea at about 15:30h...
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NewsIN FOCUS: After AF447, what now?
The Air France 447 crash shocked the airlines, manufacturers and the travelling public. When it happened there was disbelief that a major Western airline could lose a fully serviceable latest-generation aircraft and all on board. There still is.
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NewsEASA plans training overhaul in the light of AF447 findings
Recommendations arising from the investigation into the fatal June 2009 Air France flight 447 loss-of-control accident have prompted the European Aviation Safety Agency to prepare a radical rulemaking programme.
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IN FOCUS: Business aviation multiplies corporate effectiveness, says study
Business consultancy Oxford Economics says that each additional passenger on a business aviation flight contributes the same to gross domestic product as...
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NewsEASA backs simplification of GA regulation in Europe
General Aviation Manufacturers Association president and chief executive Pete Bunce has hailed a move by the European Aviation Safety Agency's management...
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The dangers of flying in Nepal
Today's fatal crash of a Dornier 228-200 in Nepal was the second in the mountainous country this year and adds to a dreadful safety record of nine fatal...
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Fourth-generation jets hit safety target
Current-generation jet airliners have achieved a historic safety performance high of less than one fatal accident in ten million flights, according to Harry...
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GA community 'coped well' with Olympic airspace restrictions
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has praised the general aviation community for coping "successfully" with operations in the southeast of the country when large airspace areas were subject to restrictions for security reasons.
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Simplified medical for European pilot licence
Non-specialist medical doctors will be able to assess the fitness to fly of pilots applying for the new pan-European Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence (LAPL) in the UK, according to the Civil Aviation Authority.
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ARINC upgrades pilot iPad app and connectivity
ARINC Direct has announced it is adding more real-time functionality to its existing iPad "paperless cockpit" system aimed at business aircraft pilots.
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London assesses Olympic-generated business traffic
The predicted surge in corporate and private traffic into the London area during the Olympic Games certainly occurred, but at a lower level than the industry...
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Crew of ditched Westwind criticised for flight planning
The low-fuel ditching of an Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124A business jet (VH-NGA) near the remote Australian Pacific territory of Norfolk Island...