Content Archive: March 2016

Accidents

NTSB: Pilot Responded Incorrectly to Engine Failure in Wichita FSI Crash

The NTSB determined that available evidence indicated the pilot failed to follow emergency procedures for an engine failure during takeoff.
Airports

U.S. Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over SMO's Fate

NBAA backed lower court's assertion that the 12-year statute of limitations had long expired over the city of Santa Monica's complaints.
Accidents

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany
Safety

AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?
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FBOs

Pennsylvania FBO Completes Major Expansion

The Latrobe facility extended both its terminal and ramp space.
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Airports

Indy Airport Looks To Drum Up Business

The airport operator is seeing results from its decision to eliminate landing fees.
FBOs

North Dakota FBO Sees Major Expansion

Passenger space at the facility has more than quadrupled.
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FBOs

Belfast Welcomes New FBO

Woodgate Aviation is already conducting operations ahead of itsgrand opening.
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FBOs

A Quick Fix for Towing Disabled Aircraft

The company udated its PlaneSkate dolly.

Argus: North America Bizav Flying ‘Leaps’ in February

Business aviation flight activity in North America climbed by 6.9 percent year-over-year; excluding Leap Day, it was up 3.3 percent.
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