All General aviation articles – Page 241
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Zero emissions aircraft takes first flight
The world's first piloted aircraft capable of taking to the air using only power from hydrogen fuel cells has flown, producing zero carbon dioxide emissions...
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FAA proposes changes to flightcrew alerting rules
Recognizing that its current rules are "outdated", the US FAA is set to propose sweeping changes to the written rules governing how pilots are alerted to...
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FAA, NASA hone turbulence prediction systems
US regulators and NASA are maturing several onboard technologies that could help airlines avoid in-flight turbulence and at the same time improve weather...
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NBAA action stalls release of blocked registration data
A legal complaint filed by the National Business Aviation Association has prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration to delay its plan to release a...
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Headhunter has roots in aviation
Headhunter has roots in aviation As director of sales and marketing, Andy Graham has worldwide responsibility for maintenance and flightcrew recruitment...
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EU action could require US airlines to carry mechanics on board
Retaliation to the US Federal Aviation Administration reauthorisation bill's inspection provisions could force some US carriers to fly with their own FAA-certificated...
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EASA prepares for MRO oversight retaliation against USA
Europe's safety regulator is already preparing retaliatory action if the US Senate passes the controversial...
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Why ADS-B?
From the US Federal Aviation Administration's perspective, automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast is meant to reduce dependence on ground-based secondary...
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New York Kennedy airport trial provides glimpse into the future of airport ground operations
Surveillance technology on trial at New York Kennedy provides a possible glimpse into the future of airport ground operations
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Comment: open season for political posturing
European transport commissioner Antonio Tajani and several French politicians have been pronouncing on the Yemenia Airbus A310 accident in a way that reflects...
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Mode S for all soon in UK controlled airspace
In the UK from 1 October 2009 all aircraft, except gliders, flying in class A to C controlled airspace will be required to carry and operate a mode S transponder
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China to build large amphibious aircraft for rescue missions
Aviation Industry Corporation of China is to build a large amphibious aircraft for firefighting and rescue missions. The machine will be a four-engined...
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NewsPICTURES: Air Charter Service appointed European agent for Boeing 747 Supertanker
Evergreen International Aviation has appointed the UK's Air...
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Klapmeier investigating bid to split personal jet from Cirrus
Alan Klapmeier, co-founder of Cirrus Design and president of its board of directors, is seeking investors in a...
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NewsEASA withdraws Eclipse 500 certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency has withdrawn certification from the Eclipse 500 very light jet, which it had originally approved on 21 November 2008....
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NewsViaSat keeps Ka-band connectivity in sights for aviation industry
As airline passenger demand for greater bandwidth grows in the coming years, ViaSat sees Ka-band-based in-flight connectivity playing an important role in...
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Philippine CAA imposes new rules for Caticlan airport following crash
Landings and takeoffs at the Philippines' Caticlan airport have been restricted pending the lengthening of its runway and the flattening of a hill that obstructs...
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Working week: enjoying the consultancy challenge
Enjoying the consultancy challenge Working Week meets Florian Hafner, president and chief executive of aviation consultancy Hafner Engineering, working...
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Smart Aviation prepares for Sovereign deliveries
Egyptian charter operator Smart Aviation will take delivery this year of the first two Cessna Citation Sovereigns...
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Mapping carbon emission improvements
How would an attempt to show improvements in carbon emissions of representative jet aircraft look?