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Textron Hawker 4000 Cockpit programme receives STC approval

Airline Economics

Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certification (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration’s fully integrated Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (PM-CPDLC) program for Hawker 4000 aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit.

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Terrifying: Southwest 737 Descends To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay

One Mile at a Time

Worst of all, the pilots didn’t even seem to realize what was going on. Instead, they only increased altitude again after an air traffic controller warned them about a low altitude alert. Pilot: “30.14, thank you, Southwest 425.” Pilot: “30.14, thank you, Southwest 425.” Tampa’s altimeter is 30.14.”

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Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill

Flying Magazine

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller [and] safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways [and] in cockpits” among other initiatives.

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What Makes a Good Pilot?

Pilot's Life Blog

Launch a successful career as a commercial pilot by learning essential skills in flight school. What makes a good pilot? Aviators have the great responsibility of navigating long distances in the air and getting themselves and passengers to their destinations safely. This quality can make or break an airline pilot.

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NTSB’s Final Report Leaves Unanswered Questions In Copilot’s Fatal Fall

AV Web

The pilots were on approach to pick up another group of skydivers with SIC Crooks flying. The pilots then declared an emergency and requested to divert to a larger airport. The PIC took over while Crooks communicated with air traffic control.

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Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill

AV Web

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller & safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways & in cockpits” among other initiatives.

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Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill

AV Web

According to the Senate, the reauthorization bill “sets national priorities to strengthen aviation safety standards, grow air traffic controller & safety inspector workforce, implement safety technology on runways & in cockpits” among other initiatives.