ADS-B Requirements: Pilots Beware!

https://youtu.be/KMWr14kDRIM?feature=shared WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast is a primary technology supporting the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, which shifts aircraft separation and air traffic control from ground-based radar to satellite-derived positions. ADS-B Out broadcasts an aircraft’s WAAS-enhanced GPS position to the ground, where it is displayed to air traffic controllers. It’s also transmitted to aircraft… (www.aopa.org) Mais...

FAA Investigating: Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 Emergency Slide Falls Off In Flight

Crew reported hearing vibrations in the same area of the aircraft. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Tire Damage after Rejected Takeoff at Johannesburg [Photos]

Air France flight AF995 operated by a wide-body twin engine passenger aircraft, suffered burst or deflated tyres after a rejected takeoff from runway 21R at JOhannesburg FAOR. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped on a taxiway. The takeoff was aborted due to a baggage compartment opening alarm. (web.facebook.com) Mais...

GPS interference: Russia suspected; Finnair flight diverted

Thousands of commercial airline flights in Europe have reportedly had their GPS data jammed, with suspicions pointing towards Russia (www.aviation24.be) Mais...

Southwest Airlines Is in Trouble

Major U.S. carrier Southwest Airlines is facing a huge shake up after posting poor first-quarter financial results this week. (www.newsweek.com) Mais...