Content Archive: October 2014

Accidents

LongRanger Hit Power Lines as it Crashed Near Hospital

Pilot reported helicopter spun out of control before hitting the ground.
Safety

Safety Standdown Focused on Distraction Issues

Standdown banquet energized by guest speaker John Travolta.
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ATC

NASA Unveils Mobile Safety Technology for Alaska

New system will include 3-D terrain visualization.
Accidents

Italy Deals with Alarming Number of Runway Incursions

Incursions climbed by 40 percent from 2012 to last year.
ATC

Canso Outlines Vision To Improve African Air Safety

Funding shortages for modernization remain a formidable obstacle.
ATC

Chicago Center Set To Reopen Fully Today

ATC facility closed by fire appears to be on track to return to service today.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Extends Comment Period for Investigative Procedures

Board published NPRM earlier this summer.
Safety

California Tanker Fleet Flying Again

NTSB gives tankers clean bill of health.
Safety

Single-Pilot Safety Standdown at NBAA Convention

Safety standdown begins in Orlando on October 20
Airports

FAA Evaluating New Airport Signage

Agency asks for pilot response to survey.