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Air Methods: Solving the IIMC Accident Problem

Air Methods has eliminated inadvertent flight into IMC accidents with new simulator training programs.

Let the Flyer Beware

The accidents that occur in business aviation point to systemic problems that need to be addressed.

The New Era of Aviation Safety: Cognitive Science

Cognitive science recognizes how the brain works, and that can be applied that to improve aviation safety.

IBAC, French DSAC Collaborate on Data-sharing Trial

IBAC is hoping to demonstrate the value of IB-BAO through a data-sharing project with the French DSAC.

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NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod

Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.

ADS Apps Aid SMS Needs with Flex Pricing

Aeronautical Data Systems’ Ergo resource-management iPad apps are upgraded and now available with flexible pricing.

FAA Implements Internal Voluntary Reporting System

The creation of the Voluntary Safety Reporting Program for FAA's Aviation Safety workers comes at the behest of Congress in the wake of the Max crashes.

AINsight: The ‘Right Stuff’ To Handle Stress

Stress is unavoidable for pilots, but it can be managed though preparation, anticipation, planning, communications, CRM, and time management.

Emergency Vision System STC'd for Embraer Praetor Jets

VisionSafe’s Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) is now STC’d for the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600.

Transport Canada Recommends EEC Upgrades on Learjet 60s

A Transport Canada safety alert is advising operators of Learjet 60s equipped with older EECs to upgrade the units.

Sumwalt Reflects on Time with NTSB, Highlights Risk Management

Robert Sumwalt, who is stepping down from the National Transportation Safety Board this month after 15 years, stresses the need for procedural compliance.

EASA Intros Human Factors to Rotorcraft Cockpit Design

EASA airworthiness authorities must now ensure that human factors are considered during the design and certification process of rotorcraft cockpits.

Regulations and Government

NTSB: Citation Descending at 31,000 fpm before Crash

The last ATC radar return of a Cessna Citation I/SP that crashed into a lake showed the aircraft at about 700 feet msl and descending at some 31,000 fpm.

Garmin Gets FAA Nod for GFC 600 Autopilot on Cessna 441

Garmin’s GFC 600 digital autopilot has received FAA STC approval for Cessna 441 turboprop twins.

Improving Pilot Training Is Key Focus for FlightSafety CEO

At Wichita Aero Club event, FlightSafety International CEO Brad Thress outlined enhancements the company is making to its pilot training.

ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses

Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.

European Firm Offers Lower-cost Upset Recovery Training

Upset Training Solutions International is now offering lower-cost upset prevention and recovery training for aircraft pilots in Europe.

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Safety Summit

Jet Linx's theme for its 5th annual safety summit was “Forward Together for a Safer Future.”

Charter & Fractional

Safety Auditor Offers Vaccination Prize

Aviation Safety Asia is offering fully vaccinated business jet operators a chance to win a safety audit worth $15,000.

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