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Canada’s NRC Develops Two New Systems To Detect Airframe, Engine Icing

The ultrasound ice accretion sensor and particle ice probe address “an industry-wide gap” in cost-effective icing mitigation.

FAA Warns of Fatigued Latch Springs on Pilot Seats

There has been a documented case of a copilot’s seat sliding aft in a Falcon on rotation due to fatigued springs.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rulemaking Group Tasked with Helo Bird-strike Defense

Present bird protection regulations apply only to transport category rotiorcraft and have not been updated since being adopted in 1966.

APS Head Ransbury To Lead NBAA LOC-I Group

Loss of control inflight remains among NBAA's top safety issues as it is a leading cause of accidents.

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French Consul General Awards Medal to FSI's Whitman

The Médaille de l'Aéronautique recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the field of aeronautics

Torqued: The FAA Needs to Listen to Aviation Workers, Too

The agency asks employers to listen to front-line workers. It should do the same.

Hawker Crash CVR: FO Had Difficulty Flying IFR Approach

All nine persons aboard died when the jet crashed into an apartment building two miles from Ohio's Akron Fulton International Airport.

After Heathrow Incident, BACA Calls for Better UAV Regs

Association says that "reactive" regulations for UAVs is insufficient to keep drones from colliding with aircraft.

Regulations and Government

Restricted Area Expanded over Stennis Space Center

FAA says more restricted airspace is necessary to support NASA testing and Navy training requirements, including weapons firing.

Regulations and Government

Pilot Incapacitation Preceded TBM 700 Landing Accident

Both the pilot and passenger were not injured in the Dec. 15, 2015 accident, but the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Honeywell and Vibratech Expand HUMS Network

The two companies signed an agreement that improves Honeywell’s health and usage monitoring system in Greater China.

Aircraft Performance Group’s iPreFlight App Ideal for China Operators

The iPreFlight iPad app includes runway analysis and weight-and-balance calculations, optimizing business jet payload capability.

U.S. Team Seeks To Pare Fatal Accidents by 20 Percent

The industry-government partnership is targeting a reduction to 0.61 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours by 2019.

Fewer MU-2 Accidents Since Special Training Required

Improved training seems to have resulted in an improved accident rate for the MU-2.

AIN Blog: Icon's Liability-limiting Purchase Agreement

The move by Icon Aircraft to control numerous aspects of ownership of its A5 amphibious airplane seems heavy handed to many industry watchers.

Safe Flight AoA Indicator Now Standard on Cessna 172s

The dash-mounted system uses an LED-lit display and features a pilot-settable reference marker.

Fatal CJ Crash Mars First Quarter Bizjet Accident Data

However, the number of non-fatal accidents of N-numbered business jets has improved significantly this year, decreasing by 87.5 percent.

AAIB: GIII Pilots Mistook Edge Lights for Centerline

Reduced visibility in nighttime foggy conditions led the flight crew to line up along right edge of runway.

FAA: Voluntary Safety Measures 'Making Difference'

FAA deputy administrator Mike Whitaker met with general aviation organizations to review collaborative efforts to curb fatal accident rate.

NTSB Highlights Fly-In Safety in New Alert

The safety alert, one of a series aimed at improving the general aviation accident rate, comes in advance of this year's Sun 'n Fun.

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