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UPDATED: Volcanic ash closes Irish air space again
Irish lower airspace was closed at 0600 GMT because of stronger eruptions at Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano, causing the cancellation of all flights into and out of Ireland’s airports. [Read more]
Air France and Airbus to fund extended search for AF447
French investigators are to extend the South Atlantic search for the wreckage of a crashed Air France Airbus A330, although with just a single vessel. [Read more]
NTSB expresses concern over ditching training in final Hudson hearing
Members of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) today expressed concern about pilot training in water landings as it closed its investigation... [Read more]
Inquiry opens after landing InterSky Q300 hits power line
Investigators have opened an inquiry after a Bombardier Q300, operated by Austrian regional InterSky, suffered damage after striking an electrical power... [Read more]
EBACE: Business aviation leads safety recovery
Bombardier's Safety Standdown at EBACE this year has ramped up its syllabus to reflect changing needs and a broadening demand. [Read more]
Visibility excellent before Q300 power-line strike: InterSky
Austrian regional carrier InterSky expects the Bombardier Q300 damaged in a power-line strike on landing at Elba to be out of service for several days. [Read more]
NTSB investigates Southwest near-miss in Houston
Investigators from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are examining a near collision of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 and a news helicopter... [Read more]
RAeS calls for better balance between accident investigation and the judicial system
Air accidents will increasingly be treated as criminal events unless aviation authorities can muster a global push to achieve a better balance between the roles of accident investigators and the judiciary, according to a London aviation law specialist. [Read more]
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