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Simulator Tests Show Value of Q-Alpha Alerting System

Skov Aero's Q-Alpha low-airspeed alerting system can give jet pilots crucial extra seconds to recover before stalling and losing control.

FAA Head Calls For a More 'Predictive' Safety Culture

Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.

AINsight: Who’s Responsible for Wake Vortex Avoidance?

For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.

EASA Clears Gulfstream G650 for Steep-approach Airports

The Gulfstream G650 business jet will now be able to operate at airports such as London City.

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Universal Avionics Awarded $33M Contract on Boeing 737NG

The Universal Avionics ClearVision head-wearable display enables pilots to overcome degraded visibility during the day and night.

L3Harris Expands Training Capacity To Solve Pilot Shortage

L3Harris is investing in new training facilities and technologies and is calling on airlines to fund a strategic response to the critical pilot shortage.

Smith Myers Debuts New Search and Rescue Tools

Marking its 35th anniversary, Smith Myers introduced new products for its Artemis SAR line that turn mobile phones into location beacons.

Duncan Aviation's FBOs Earn IS-BAH Stage 3

Duncan Aviation's four FBO locations in the U.S. have all achieved Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.

RedTail Academy Grad Receives Internship at Baldwin

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has initiated an internship program and welcomed its first participant from the first RedTail Academy graduating class.

Crash Report Notes Flaws in ZeroAvia’s Test Process

An April 2021 accident stemmed from ZeroAvia’s flight-test team failing to review the risk assessment following loss of propulsion on previous flights.

EASA Part 145 SMS Requirement Takes Effect in December

EASA Part 145 maintenance organizations will soon be required to meet revised regulations that require implementation of a safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

ACSF Appoints New Staff, Board of Governors

The Air Charter Safety Foundation has added Robert Rufli as director of operations and made new appointments to its Board of Governors.

Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations

Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.

EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis

EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.

HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program

The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs

The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.

Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is stepping down as the U.S. envoy to Montreal-based ICAO.

Regulations and Government

Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review

The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.

UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021

None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.

NTSB's Graham Urges Collaboration on Small Operator SMS

NTSB member Michael Graham expressed concern about a perception of SMS being overly burdensome for small operators and says that view needs to change.

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