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Safety

Student Seeks Input on Professionalism in Aviation

Doctoral candidate looking for people to take a 10- to 15-minute survey.
Accidents

Accidents: September 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Safety

FSF, NBAA Issue Call for Papers for Bizav Safety Event

Almost any topic designed to improve business aviation safety will be considered.
Accidents

ASI Report: GA Accidents Decline in 2011-2013

Pilot-related causes remain a significant problem.
Safety

SAFO Addresses Jet Braking Margins on Wet Runways

The typical 15-percent safety margin might not be enough for stopping on wet runways, says the FAA.

Pilot Arrested for Falsifying FAA Medical Application

The arrest follows a previous incident of flying an unregistered aircraft without a valid medical.
Rotorcraft

Montana Firefighting Efforts Raise Concern

Some experts worry the state's UH-1Hs might not be able to safely haul the 324-gallon water buckets being sling from beneath the aircraft.
Airports

FAA Rewrites Survey and Data Collection Standards

The revised standards include runway and stopway data, navigational aid data, obstruction data and data on various airport features.
ATC

Singapore and Europe To Study Wake Turbulence

Aviation authorities will study whether landing separation standards can be tightened.
Accidents

Pilot Uninjured in Iowa Helicopter Crash

The pilot performed an autorotation after the engine failed.
ATC

Airservices: Tasmanian Airspace Is Safe

The number of aviation incidents reported does not suggest local airspace is unsafe, says Australia's air navigation service provider.
Airports

Bizav Flights in Greece Now Require Parking Slots

Elevated traffic means operators need to secure parking authorizations as well as slots.
ATC

Natca Questions FAA on Controller Certification

The new certification processs covers all controllers regardless of their assignment.
Airports

TRB To Hold Airport Wildlife Management Webinar

Instruction is intended for airport managers, operators, planners and maintenance personnel.
Accidents

Swiss Report on 2012 Falcon-Hawker Near-Miss

The investigative body assigned blame to the fighter pilot.
Airlines

FAA Proposes $325K Fine Against Southwest Airlines

The company improperly recorded a temporary repair to a crease in the aluminum skin of the jetliner’s rear cargo door as a permanent repair, says the FAA.
Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft
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Safety

NBAA To Offer Weather Charting Webinar on Wednesday

The event is aimed at helping business aviation professionals refresh or enhance their weather operational knowledge of charts.
Safety

FAA Updates De-icing Holdover Times Guidance

Updated guidelines cover Type II, III and IV de-icing fluids.
Accidents

Conquest Crash Kills Five Near Capetown

The aircraft was conducting an air ambulance flight when it crashed on August 16.
Safety

Ph.D Candidate Seeks Input on Mx Tech Decision-Making

The study’s goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time and money spent reworking aircraft discrepancies.
Safety

California Repair Station Faces FAA Penalty

Leading Edge failed to conduct drug-and-alcohol tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions, contends the FAA.
Avionics

Updates Needed for Iridium SatVoice with Safety Services

Changes will be required to installations of Part 121, 125 and 135 SatVoice systems by November 2016.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Profile: PlaneSense Takes A Unique Heading

The turboprop operator is adding jets to the mix.
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Accidents

Sikorsky S-76C+ Crashes in Lagos

Six people died in the Sikorsky S-76C+ crash.
Accidents

TSB: Power Lines Lacked Standard Safety Markings

The power line lacked the standard triangular markings to warn the pilot of the upcoming intersection with another line, according to the board.
Safety

UAS Expands in Asia Pacific, Targets Americas

Trip support company expands APAC offer and provides a real-life case study for students studying for Masters at New York business school.
Accidents

NTSB Reports Uptick in GA Fatal Accidents in 2014

The number of fatal GA accidents increased 14 percent last year compared with the previous year.
Safety

IASS Early Bird Rates Extended Until August 21

A $200 discount is available to those who register now for the November event.
Safety

Wildlife Strike Reports Continue to Increase

47 percent of wildlife strikes were reported in the most recent four-year period.