Safety

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AINsight: Keep It Clean

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.

Accidents

February 24, 2023

Skyryse Gets FAA Nod for FlightOS STC Applications

Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.

Avionics

February 23, 2023

NTSB Unveils Graphic Data Tool for Genav Accidents

The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.

Accidents

February 21, 2023

FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.

Airports

February 17, 2023

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USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2023

NTSB Preliminary Report Outlines Runway Incursion Near-miss

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.

Safety

February 15, 2023

AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

AAIB Updates on Challenger 604 Loss-of-control Accident

An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.

Accidents

February 13, 2023

Latest 'Object' Shoot Down Closes Midwest Airspace

Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.

Regulations and Government

February 13, 2023

U.S. Air Force Considers Case For Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Flight automation specialist Reliable Robotics is conducting a feasibility study into how military transport aircraft could fly without a pilot on board.

Aircraft

February 9, 2023

New FBO Conference To Debut in April

NATA is partnering with FBO management software provider X-1FBO on the launch of a conference aimed at the service provider industry.

FBOs

February 9, 2023

PC-12 Captain’s Abrupt Turn Caused LOC-I Incident

An abrupt turn to avoid clouds caused a Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 to momentarily lose control while on approach to France’s Brive-Souillac Airport.

Charter & Fractional

February 7, 2023

AviationManuals Posts Solid Growth

Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.

Regulations and Government

February 7, 2023

Report: Crew Decisions Lead To Phenom 100 Accident

The French BEA said an Embraer Phenom 100 crew's decision to use normal, non-icing procedures lead to a crash on approach during icing conditions.

Accidents

February 6, 2023

Grant Awarded for Autonomous Airfield Technology

The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park at New Jersey's Atlantic City International Airport has received a grant to futher autonomous equipment.

Safety

February 6, 2023

FAA, NTSB Probing Near-Collision of SWA 737 and FedEx 767

A FedEx 767 nearly landed on top of a Southwest Airlines 737 taking off from Austin Bergstrom Airport in Texas.

Accidents

February 6, 2023

Helicopter Pilot Arrested for Drunk Driving on Way to Work

A helicopter air ambulance pilot on his way to work was arrested for drunk driving after passing a sheriff's deputy's car.

Regulations and Government

February 2, 2023

Wyvern Integrates CASS into SMS Program

Integrating a CASS into a safety management system will streamline and simplify workflows, making an operation more efficient, Wyvern says.

Safety

February 1, 2023

Prelim Report Issued on Piper JetProp Fatal Crash

A newly released NTSB preliminary report offers few clues on why a Piper JetProp crashed on approach to the airport in Yoakum, Texas, on January 17.

Accidents

January 30, 2023

AINsight: Preventing Runway Excursions a Complex Task

Runway excursions account for one-third of business aircraft accidents and, barring mechanical issues, are preventable.

Safety

January 27, 2023