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Garmin Adds More Twins to Smart Rudder Bias Approvals

Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.

September 8, 2022

Citation Crashes after Pilot Becomes Nonresponsive

A Cessna Citation II/SP business jet plunged into the Baltic Sea after the pilot reported pressurization issues, killing the pilot and three passengers.

September 6, 2022

ExecuJet South Africa Adds To Long-range Charter Fleet

ExecuJet's Bombardier Global Express will be based at the charter operator's facilities at Lanseria International Airport.

September 6, 2022

EASA ELT(DT) Mandate Delayed Two Years

EASA has postponed by two years a rule requiring large airplanes to be equipped with emergency locator transmitters with distress tracking capability.

September 6, 2022

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Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 31, 2022

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021

For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.

August 30, 2022

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.

August 30, 2022

GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.

Regulations and Government

August 26, 2022

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.

August 26, 2022

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.

Regulations and Government

August 24, 2022

California FBO Latest To Earn IS-BAH Stage 3

Bakersfield Jet Center in California is the latest FBO to achieve Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.

August 23, 2022

AviationManuals Updates SAFA Inspection Guidance

AviationManuals says it has seen a marked increase in use of its SAFA manuals as Europe expands ramp inspections.

August 19, 2022

Another Fatal Crash As Hansen Helo Trial Resumes

Prosecutors allege Hansen executives formed Pacific Spotters to continue 'fraud scheme.'

Regulations and Government

August 17, 2022

Australia Launches General Aviation Safety Campaign

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a general aviation pilot safety campaign in cooperation with other agencies and associations.

Regulations and Government

August 17, 2022

Artemis To Fly Aboard Norwegian SAR AW101

Technology that transforms cell phones into rescue beacons to be demonstrated in upcoming search and rescue exercise.

August 16, 2022

Thrive Aviation Earns Argus' Top Safety Rating

Argus has awarded Thrive Aviation its Platinum safety rating, the award comes as Thrive is rapidly expanding its owned and managed fleet of business jets.

Charter & Fractional

August 15, 2022

NTSB: Pilot Incapacitated Before Fatal Citation V Crash

The NTSB found that the sole-occupant pilot killed in a January 2021 Citation V crash lost control of the twinjet after becoming incapacitated.

August 15, 2022

OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot

OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.

Regulations and Government

August 12, 2022

Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.

Safety Summit Examines Runway Excursions

BASS puts a focus on runway challenges, and solutions for go-arounds, incursions, and other landing-phase risks.

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