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Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets

An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.

Maintenance and Modifications

NTSB: Pilot and Controller Faulted in Fatal Crash

The pilot's failure to avoid a thunderstorm and ATC's failure to provide info about that storm were cited by the NTSB as factors in a 2019 turboprop crash.

Pilots Call on Wizz Air to Put Safety over Profits

Following recorded comments from Wizz Air CEO József Váradi complaining of flight disruptions caused by staff shortages, pilots' unions strike back.

Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport

Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.

Maintenance and Modifications

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Travel Medical Emergencies: Expect the Unexpected

In a panel discussion at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, several industry members shared experiences and advice on medical emergencies.

AINsight: Is It Time for Cockpit Video Recorders?

Cockpit image recording systems have been a hot-button topic for more than 20 years, but the time for the FAA to require them might have arrived.

FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations

Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial.

Regulations and Government

Aviation Safety Network Plans Monthly Email Digest

Flight Safety Foundation members can receive a customizable daily accident digest email to become available later this year.

Aviation Manuals Adapts to ‘Remarkable’ Growth

Aviation Manuals is helping flight operations prepare for upcoming safety management system mandates.

IBAC Looks To Expansion as IS-BAO Turns 20

IBAC released its first update for IS-BAO in four years, added a RPAS program, and is building on its PS3 and support network programs.

New Annual Summit To Promote Asia-Pac Aviation Safety

The Flight Safety Foundation and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will hold an annual meeting to raise aviation safety standards in Asia-Pacific.

EASA To Improve Integration of Rotor Health Systems

An EASA notice of proposed amendment aims to improve the ability to integrate the use of vibration health monitoring systems for helicopter rotors.

Regulations and Government

Loss of Control During Severe Turbulence Caused Challenger Crash

The fatal crash of a Challenger 601-3A on May 5, 2019, was the result of a loss of control due to a rapid climb and inversion caused by severe turbulence.

EASA Studying Helicopter Underwater Escape

EASA has contracted with the CAAi for a new study on helicopter underwater egress which will be used to validate or amend EASA CS-27 and CS-29 standards.

FSF Honors Burns, Lawton with Meritorious Service Award

Flight Safety Foundation presents Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton, safety leaders from ACSF, with the 2022 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award.

FAA Eases Preflight Rules for Certain ADS-B Avionics

Operators with ADS-B Out receivers with selective availability are no longer required to perform a preflight performance availability prediction check.

Crash Inquiry Prompts Gulfstream Service Letters

Gulfstream has issued maintenance and operations letters regarding ground spoiler checks as a result of a December 2021 fatal crash of a GIV-SP.

Baldwin Integrates JumpSeat Crowdsourced App into FRAT

Introduced last year and now with several thousand users, JumpSeat's crowdsourced app enables pilots to share and access operational information.

Tail Contamination, W&B Eyed in PC-12 Fatal Crash

Accumulated snow/ice, excessive gross weight, and out-of-limit center of gravity are among factors eyed by investigators of a Pilatus PC-12 crash.

TAM Aviação Executiva Earns Brazil’s First IS-BAH Rating

Brazilian business aviation services company TAM Aviação Executiva has received IS-BAH registration for its flagship FBO at São Paulo Congonhas Airport.

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