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FAA Cautions about Transponder and ADS-B Testing

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.

February 27, 2017

Thai Air Law Boosts Safety Regs, Opens Door to Foreign Ownership

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.

February 27, 2017

NATA Offers Safety/Security Product for Crew, Pax

LifeLine Response uses global imagery, communication tools and proprietary algorithms to provide safety and security alerts.

February 22, 2017

NWS Rolls Out More Accurate Convective Wx Forecasts

The Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast will have a look and feel that is similar to the CDM Convective Forecast Product that it is replacing.

February 20, 2017

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U.S. Helo Accident Rate Down for Third Straight Year

There were 106 helicopter accidents in 2016, including 17 fatal accidents—a 12 percent decrease year-over-year.

February 13, 2017

New EFVS Landing Rule Delayed One Week

Rule allows pilots of airplanes with enhanced flight vision systems to fly certain IFR approaches all the way to landing “in lieu of natural vision”

February 9, 2017

Limo Service Drivania Adds Chauffeurs to U.S. Locations

The new chauffeurs will work in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Los Angeles.

February 6, 2017

Torqued: A Look Ahead at the Challenges of 2017

The aviation industry made some strides last year, but there remains plenty of room for improvement.

February 5, 2017

Volcanic Ash Detector for Jets Passes Ground Tests

At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.

January 31, 2017

Opioids Being Added To FAA Drug-testing Rules

Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone would be added to the FAA’s urine testing requirements for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics.

Regulations and Government

January 31, 2017

Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.

January 31, 2017

Flight Physiology Course To Be Held at Heli-Expo 2017

session will focus on the latest research and developments on topics that over the years have led to numerous helicopter accidents and pilot deaths.

January 24, 2017

NTSB Sounds Alarm over Piper Cheyenne Wiring Issue

The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.

January 16, 2017

Disaster Airlift, Red Cross Partner on SMO Exercise

The disaster-preparedness event highlighted Santa Monica Airport's status as critical infrastructure in southern California.

January 16, 2017

Helicopters Vulnerable to Laser Incidents

Helicopters are particularly vulnerable to these attacks.

January 12, 2017

North Sea Mishap Sparks More Scrutiny of Sikorsky S-92

Alert Service Bulletin from Sikorsky calls for a special one-time inspection of the tail rotor and bearing assemblies.

January 11, 2017

TKS Technology Offers Method To Meet New Icing Regulations

The Cav Ice Protection SLD Guard technology can be retrofitted to any type of existing ice-protection system.

January 9, 2017

Baker Offers Trade-in Credit on New Fire Containment Bag

Part 135 and Part 91 customers will recieve a $200 discount towards the purchase of a new Hot-Stop L Evo bag when they turn in a competitor's bag.

January 9, 2017

Torqued: Could Pride Be a Factor in Some GA Loss-of-control Accidents?

It is time for authorities to tackle head on the misperception that electing to go-around is embarrassing for pilots.

January 4, 2017

AIN Blog: It’s All Uber’s Fault

Will flight-sharing ever take off in the U.S., or will the Supreme Court quash such efforts?

January 4, 2017

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