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By Roger Cox
Is the problem radio altimeters or pilot judgment?
Flight Deck

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
In Part 2, we discussed some of the basic conditions that create mountain waves. Is there any universal advice regarding the best way to handle this
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
In Part 1, we discussed how downdrafts from mountain waves can exceed aircraft climb capabilities. Now, we’ll review some of the basic conditions that
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Rob Mark
Also known as digital towers, a remote tower can be erected for a fraction of the cost of a traditional facility. The FAA has not published any reports about what it learned through an evaluation of the Leesburg Executive Airport but did say that it is not even close to fully certifying the facility.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brian Proctor/Mente Group
Several illegally registered aircraft were used by criminals to smuggle cocaine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Angus Batey
A five-question interview with Chay White, Luxaviation's commercial director for the group's European division.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Bill Carey
The agreement with Heart Aerospace for the G3000 integrated avionics suite represents a further expansion by Garmin into the regional air transport market as well as into electric aviation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Paul Seidenman
Suppliers of lifesaving equipment for flight crews and passengers are advancing new technologies and design trends. Halo Life Jacket London-based
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Roger Cox
The bushel basket approach to an accident’s probable cause is unhelpful.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
AirMap's unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) platform will enable DroneUp to expand its operations to be able to fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of a remote pilot, a capability considered key to the industry’s success.
Advanced Air Mobility

Mark Baier
Five lessons learned from the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.
Flight Deck

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Factor in engines ingesting slush and tire tread conditions, too, when dealing with wet runways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
How much runway do you need to in wet, slushy and snowy conditions? It might surprise you.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Business aviation is focusing more attention on the environmental impact of materials selected for cabin interiors.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Takeoffs and landings on wintry runways require careful planning.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
The company expects to cover 80% of flight routes in the continental U.S. by the end of the year
Interiors & Connectivity

Rob Mark
Pilots crossing the Atlantic could help reduce engine emissions.
Flight Deck

By Bill Carey
The advent of new 5G broadband cellular networks is driving the redesign of core aviation equipment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jessie Naor
Concerns over pilot shortages may be overinflated.
Business Aviation

By Michael Bruno
The U.S. aerospace and defense industry has been on a decades-long march of moving its work away from the two coasts and out of the northern part of the country toward the southern half.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
It’s not just seats and lighting when it comes to cabin comfort.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
OEMs, MROs offer greater cabin comfort while upping utility
Interiors & Connectivity

By Bill Carey
The Gulfstream G550 is no longer being produced, but remains relevant to operators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Albright
James Albright covers the preflight in t he first part of this article series and the takeoff, climb and cruise in the second part. Praetors are
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Albright
James Albright experiences takeoff, climb and cruise in the Praetor.
Aircraft & Propulsion