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News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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FAA expands runway status lights

Following successful tests at Dallas/Fort Worth and San Diego International Airports, acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell announced that runway status

Safety

July 30, 2008

New fuel tank rules will make everyone safer

It has been 12 years since Trans World Airlines experienced the loss of a 747 that had departed JFK airport bound for Paris.

Safety

July 30, 2008

In-flight medical services more than just first aid

For entrepreneurs, the maturing of a growing market they created comes as a mixed triumph.

Safety

July 30, 2008

Jet safety stays level while turboprops plummet

The first half of the year saw the number of business jet accidents remain the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw

Safety

July 30, 2008

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U.S., EU join forces on air safety

The FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a bilateral agreement that will strengthen air safety while reducing regulatory burdens

Safety

July 30, 2008

NTSB Probes Two TEB Runway Incursions

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two recent runway incursions at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport (TEB).

Safety

July 30, 2008

Kidde Aerospace: No threat from faulty extinguishers

The manufacturer of portable halon fire extinguishers targeted for mandatory replacement said the units involved “do not represent a safety problem,” even

Safety

July 28, 2008

NTSB Investigates Learjet, ERJ 145 Near Midair

A near midair collision on Monday at Chicago O’Hare International Airport that involved an American Eagle Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet and a Part 91-operat

Safety

July 24, 2008

FAA Medical Durations Extended for Younger Pilots

The FAA today issued an InFO (information for operators) that specifies the extended duration of first- and third-class medicals for pilots under age 40.

Safety

July 24, 2008

NTSB Didn’t Test Other Aircraft for Mistrim Problem

In a safety recommendation issued last Thursday (A-08-48 and A-08-49), the NTSB raised concerns about mistrim rotation characteristics in the Bombardier Ch

Safety

July 24, 2008

NTSB: Challenger Mistrim Is ‘Unsafe Characteristic’

The NTSB issued a safety recommendation letter on Thursday warning that pilots may

Aircraft

July 22, 2008

Touching Bases: Controllers laud new surveillance system

A new runway and taxiway surveillance system, the Airport Movements Area Safety System (Amass), has gained the confidence of some air traffic controllers d

Safety

July 15, 2008

High-visibility jackets required on UK ramps

High-visibility jackets have become an essential sartorial requirement for flight crews visiting the UK, following a directive by the Civil Aviation Author

Safety

July 11, 2008

American Eagle faces FAA fines for hazmat violations

American Eagle executives planned to meet with FAA officials last month to discuss the Dallas-based airline’s alleged violations of hazardous-materials reg

Safety

July 11, 2008

Bizjet Accident Rate Stable, Turboprop Mishaps Up

Business jet accidents in the first six months of this year remained the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw a sign

Safety

July 10, 2008

Touching Bases: Safety 1st develps TEB training

A comprehensive pilot training and briefing system is available online (www.airportflightcrewbriefing.com/Teterboro) to help pilots prepare for flights int

Safety

July 9, 2008

Rotorcraft News Update: S-76 vertical stabilizer AD proposed

A proposed airworthiness directive for the Sikorsky S-76 would require inspections of the tail rotor vertical stabilizer aft spar assembly every 50 hours a

Safety

July 8, 2008

Fire at Berry Aviation Destroys Dornier 328-100

A flash fire in the hangar at Berry Aviation in Austin, Texas, last Friday morning destroyed an executive-configured 30-passenger Dornier 328-100 turboprop

FBOs

July 8, 2008

Concorde Manslaughter Trial To Take Place in France

A French judge last week ordered Continental Airlines and five people–including aircraft designers, maintenance technicians and one civil aviation authorit

Safety

July 8, 2008

Safety Board calls on FAA to address pilot fatigue concerns

The NTSB cited three accidents and an incident involving regional airlines as the basis for a pair of recommendations to the FAA related to pilot fatigue l

Safety

July 7, 2008

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

FAA expands runway status lights

Following successful tests at Dallas/Fort Worth and San Diego International Airports, acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell announced that runway status

New fuel tank rules will make everyone safer

It has been 12 years since Trans World Airlines experienced the loss of a 747 that had departed JFK airport bound for Paris.

In-flight medical services more than just first aid

For entrepreneurs, the maturing of a growing market they created comes as a mixed triumph.

Jet safety stays level while turboprops plummet

The first half of the year saw the number of business jet accidents remain the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw

Videos

More Articles

U.S., EU join forces on air safety

The FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a bilateral agreement that will strengthen air safety while reducing regulatory burdens

NTSB Probes Two TEB Runway Incursions

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two recent runway incursions at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport (TEB).

Kidde Aerospace: No threat from faulty extinguishers

The manufacturer of portable halon fire extinguishers targeted for mandatory replacement said the units involved “do not represent a safety problem,” even

NTSB Investigates Learjet, ERJ 145 Near Midair

A near midair collision on Monday at Chicago O’Hare International Airport that involved an American Eagle Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet and a Part 91-operat

FAA Medical Durations Extended for Younger Pilots

The FAA today issued an InFO (information for operators) that specifies the extended duration of first- and third-class medicals for pilots under age 40.

NTSB Didn’t Test Other Aircraft for Mistrim Problem

In a safety recommendation issued last Thursday (A-08-48 and A-08-49), the NTSB raised concerns about mistrim rotation characteristics in the Bombardier Ch

NTSB: Challenger Mistrim Is ‘Unsafe Characteristic’

The NTSB issued a safety recommendation letter on Thursday warning that pilots may

Touching Bases: Controllers laud new surveillance system

A new runway and taxiway surveillance system, the Airport Movements Area Safety System (Amass), has gained the confidence of some air traffic controllers d

High-visibility jackets required on UK ramps

High-visibility jackets have become an essential sartorial requirement for flight crews visiting the UK, following a directive by the Civil Aviation Author

American Eagle faces FAA fines for hazmat violations

American Eagle executives planned to meet with FAA officials last month to discuss the Dallas-based airline’s alleged violations of hazardous-materials reg

Bizjet Accident Rate Stable, Turboprop Mishaps Up

Business jet accidents in the first six months of this year remained the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw a sign

Touching Bases: Safety 1st develps TEB training

A comprehensive pilot training and briefing system is available online (www.airportflightcrewbriefing.com/Teterboro) to help pilots prepare for flights int

Rotorcraft News Update: S-76 vertical stabilizer AD proposed

A proposed airworthiness directive for the Sikorsky S-76 would require inspections of the tail rotor vertical stabilizer aft spar assembly every 50 hours a

Fire at Berry Aviation Destroys Dornier 328-100

A flash fire in the hangar at Berry Aviation in Austin, Texas, last Friday morning destroyed an executive-configured 30-passenger Dornier 328-100 turboprop

Concorde Manslaughter Trial To Take Place in France

A French judge last week ordered Continental Airlines and five people–including aircraft designers, maintenance technicians and one civil aviation authorit

Safety Board calls on FAA to address pilot fatigue concerns

The NTSB cited three accidents and an incident involving regional airlines as the basis for a pair of recommendations to the FAA related to pilot fatigue l

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