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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

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

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

August 26, 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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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.

Safety Summit Examines Runway Excursions

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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