Content Archive: December 2023

Accidents

UK AAIB: Multiple Factors Led to Challenger Accident

Slow airspeed and strong crosswind led to mishap
Regulations and Government

FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border

Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Fotolia/trekandshoot)
Training and Workforce

Simcom Opens Lake Nona Aviation Training Center

Facility marks third training center for Simcom in Orlando, Florida
Simcom Lake Nona simulator bay
Avionics

Supersonic Overture To Feature Honeywell Anthem Avionics

Boom is the first non-AAM OEM to select the Anthem avionics suite
Boom Overture aircraft flight deck rendering
Security

European Aviation Security Experts Join Forces

The security consultants support commercial and private aviation clients
Eco protestors at the EBACE 2023 show
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Pilot Professionalism Redefined

Professionalism in aviation is much more than just collecting a paycheck for flying and wearing a necktie
Pilot in front of business jet
Safety

NTSB Retiring Most Wanted List

The year marks the end of a nearly 35-year run for the NTSB's Most Wanted List
Robinson Helicopter flight
Accidents

PC-12 Crashes on Approach to San Angelo, Texas

The pilot and passenger were killed in the accident
Pilatus PC-12 flight track before crash
Environment

U.S. Treasury Issues New SAF Tax Credit Guidance

The guidance expands the range of fuels eligible for tax subsidies
saf tanker
Regulations and Government

DOT Watchdog Calls for Better Airport Revenue Oversight

FAA Needs To Verify Use of Aviation Tax Revenues, OIG Maintains
Santa Monica Airport (Photo: Friends of Sunset Park in Santa Monica)