Pilot training and fatigue studied in Colgan Q400 crash probe
Circumstances surrounding the 12 February crash of a Colgan Air Bombardier Q400 on approach to Buffalo Niagara airport have raised a number of issues “that…
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Heathrow low visibility landing rate upped as microwave landing system goes fully operational
After a long trial period at London Heathrow, British Airways has gone fully operational with microwave landing system approaches there and hopes to eventually…
FAA scraps ultra-long-range crew rest upgrade
The US Federal Aviation Administration has rescinded a proposed operations specifications requirement for airlines to provide additional rest for pilots…
FAA may mirror EASA with aircraft exit rule
US FAA officials will consider adopting a new requirement concerning self-help aircraft exits if and when the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) moves…
Airbus reveals self-powered landing gear, braking concept
Airbus UK has applied for a US patent for an A320 power system that stores the kinetic energy of rotating wheels in order to help retract deploy the landing…