Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Sumwalt Renews Call For More Helicopter IFR

Former NTSB chairman says low-level IFR route structure "needs to move forward."

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2022

Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.

Accidents

March 7, 2022

No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.

Accidents

March 7, 2022

EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

ATC

March 4, 2022

Videos

CHP Helo Equipped with Recco SAR Detector

The Airborne SAR detector can locate lost/injured persons who are wearing clothing or other items fitted with Recco reflectors.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2022

IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.

Aircraft

March 3, 2022

Metro Embraces Camera, Training Technology

Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices.

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2022

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

Accidents

February 28, 2022

Jet Edge Selects Cue's Covid-19 Test for Flight Crews

The Cue Health molecular self-test for Covid-19 provides results in 20 minutes via mobile devices.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2022

AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

Safety

February 25, 2022

FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative

Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists.

Fuel

February 24, 2022

NATA, ACSF Forum Brings Call for Broad Safety Standards

Safety professionals gathered at a roundtable discussion hosted by NATA and ACSF to discuss a need for developing best practices across the industry.

Safety

February 24, 2022

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

ATC

February 24, 2022

5G Interference Spurs Helo Operators To Seek Exemptions

Helicopter operators file petitions with the FAA seeking exemptions to radar altimeter requirements in wake of 5G interference.

Regulations and Government

February 18, 2022

All Jet Aviation U.S. FBOs Now IS-BAH Stage 2

All of Jet Aviation's U.S. FBOs, including its two newest at Bozeman, Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, have achieved Stage 2 registration under IS-BAH.

FBOs

February 16, 2022

Transport Canada Proposes Flight Recorder Requirement

Transport Canada is floating a proposal that would require installation of lightweight flight data recorders on general and business aviation aircraft.

Avionics

February 15, 2022

EASA To Adopt Rules on Tire Pressure, Heli Ditching

EASA has issued an opinion expressing its intent to adopt new regulations on tire pressure minimums and helicopter ditching survivability.

Regulations and Government

February 14, 2022

Animations Allow Operators To Learn from Real Flight Data

GE Digital's Flight Analytics portfolio will now include AIRINC's Desktop Animation Tool to create animations to better understand operational performance.

Avionics

February 10, 2022

Universal Aviation Singapore Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Universal Aviation’s FBO at Singapore Seletar Airport has joined an exclusive group earning IS-BAH Stage 3 registration.

Safety

February 10, 2022

ALPA Rips FCC, Wireless Lobby Anew over 5G

ALPA president accuses FCC of "systematic failure of governance."

Avionics

February 9, 2022

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

Sumwalt Renews Call For More Helicopter IFR

Former NTSB chairman says low-level IFR route structure "needs to move forward."

Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.

No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.

EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

Videos

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CHP Helo Equipped with Recco SAR Detector

The Airborne SAR detector can locate lost/injured persons who are wearing clothing or other items fitted with Recco reflectors.

IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.

Metro Embraces Camera, Training Technology

Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices.

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

Jet Edge Selects Cue's Covid-19 Test for Flight Crews

The Cue Health molecular self-test for Covid-19 provides results in 20 minutes via mobile devices.

AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative

Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists.

NATA, ACSF Forum Brings Call for Broad Safety Standards

Safety professionals gathered at a roundtable discussion hosted by NATA and ACSF to discuss a need for developing best practices across the industry.

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

5G Interference Spurs Helo Operators To Seek Exemptions

Helicopter operators file petitions with the FAA seeking exemptions to radar altimeter requirements in wake of 5G interference.

All Jet Aviation U.S. FBOs Now IS-BAH Stage 2

All of Jet Aviation's U.S. FBOs, including its two newest at Bozeman, Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, have achieved Stage 2 registration under IS-BAH.

Transport Canada Proposes Flight Recorder Requirement

Transport Canada is floating a proposal that would require installation of lightweight flight data recorders on general and business aviation aircraft.

EASA To Adopt Rules on Tire Pressure, Heli Ditching

EASA has issued an opinion expressing its intent to adopt new regulations on tire pressure minimums and helicopter ditching survivability.

Animations Allow Operators To Learn from Real Flight Data

GE Digital's Flight Analytics portfolio will now include AIRINC's Desktop Animation Tool to create animations to better understand operational performance.

Universal Aviation Singapore Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Universal Aviation’s FBO at Singapore Seletar Airport has joined an exclusive group earning IS-BAH Stage 3 registration.

ALPA Rips FCC, Wireless Lobby Anew over 5G

ALPA president accuses FCC of "systematic failure of governance."

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