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EASA: U.S. Operators Can't Use MMEL in Europe

U.S. Part 91 twin turboprops and jets flown in Europe must now operate with a Minimum Equipment List (MEL) developed for that specific aircraft

Regulations and Government

Neurological Device Holds Promise for UPRT Training

Three-axis rotational apparatus can accurately recreate upset conditions.

LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List

Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.

ACSF Symposium Emphasizes Safety Program Execution

Safety systems must be more than button-pushing exercises if they are to work as intended.

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NTSB Offers Guidance on Tail-rotor Effectiveness

Loss of tail rotor effectiveness can lead to loss of control, Board warns

FAA Concerned about Runway Status Light Confusion

RWSLs are meant to be a last line of surface-movement defense.

FBOs Lag In Safety-program Push

FBOs might not feel external pressure to boost safety efforts, but the good news is some are doing so anyway.

Big Safety Data on Horizon for Offshore Helicopter Industry

HeliOffshore and GE Aviation are jointly developing a global safety management system.

Collaboration Drives Safety Leadership At HeliOffshore

In less than three years, HeliOffshore has transformed the offshore helicopter industry's approach to safety.

Helicopter Safety on the Rise as Accidents Decline

Based on data from 50 countries, the number of helicopter accidents has been on a downturn for the past several years.

New SET-IMC Rules Take Effect March 21

Even though rule will be in effect individual state approvals must be given before turbine single operations in instrument conditions can actually begin.

Regulations and Government

Real-time HUMS Goes Operational on PHI's S-92

PHI, Sikorsky and Metro Aviation have partnered to develop real-time HUMS.

Runway Excursions Most Common Type of Bizav Accident

There were 406 total accidents (jets and turboprops) between 2010 and 2016.

Virginia HEMS Program Reaches Out to Drone Operators

Communicating with local drone operators is helping Carilion Clinic's Lifeguard helicopter EMS program reduce the number of drone encounters.

Nick Mayhew Receives 'Dub' Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award

The senior program manager at L-3 Link Simulation and Training has dedicated his career to flight safety and pilot more thantraining.

Trent Vick and Robert Fournier Receive Appareo Pilot of the Year Award

The award recognizes the two pilots’ work on the Copper King Fire in Montana during the summer of 2016.

Era SAR Receives 2017 Airbus Golden Hour Award

The search-and-rescue program is being recognized for its advancements in helicopter use during missions.

Bryan Smith Receives 2017 BLR Aerospace Safety Award

The award recognizes Smith's dedication to helicopter safety throughout his career as a pilot, instructor and safety program manager.

GAMA Hails Commercial SET-IMC Ops Rules in Europe

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.

Regulations and Government

Harris Aims To Leverage ADS-B for UAS Ops in U.S. NAS

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.

Regulations and Government

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