Content Archive: December 2014
Regulations and Government
Shape of U.S. ATC Reform Debated, 'Transformation' in Doubt
Representatives of U.S. airlines and air traffic controllers debated over what shape U.S. ATC reform should take.
Safety
Student Grants Announced for CHC Safety Summit
Applications and student essays for safety summit are due by January 5, 2015
Regulations and Government
Congress Relies On User Funding for FAA 2015 Budget
Lawmakers provided $15.84 billion in FY2015 funding for the FAA, and $440 million more than the White House request of $15.4 billion.
Safety
Australian Wildlife Report Focuses on Bird Strikes
Military aircraft have experienced a skyrocketing climb in the number of collisions.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Protect Access, Predictability of NAS
User fees are not the way to support the National Airspace System, business aviation group says.
Safety
Satellite Approach Procedure Numbers Still Rising
Thousands of traditional ILS, VOR and NDB approaches are still operating.
Safety
Insurer’s Study Identifies New Global Safety Risks
Additional industry risks include cyber attacks, a greater reliance on automation and the anticipated growth of drones
Aircraft
Italy and Turkey Win Major F-35 Overhaul Work
Choices for the MRO of components will follow these initial depot awards
Engines
Sanctions Highlight Urgency of Aviadvigatel’s PD-14
New turbofan to power Irkut MC-21 making steady progress
Safety
Industry Signs On to New Cyber-Security Agreement
New agreement will focus on more proactive information sharing.
