Safety

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EASA Merges General Aviation and VTOL Certification

The European aviation safety agency has reorganized its certification directorate, combining general aviation fixed wing aircraft with VTOL designs.

Regulations and Government

January 4, 2021

L2 To Release New Cabin Air Monitoring System

L2 Aviation expects to receive an STC in the first quarter of 2021 for its new Halo Cabin Air Monitoring System.

Safety

December 30, 2020

FAA Issues Final Remote ID Rule for Unmanned Aircraft

The FAA has issued new rules requiring the remote ID of unmanned aircraft and permitting small drones to be flown over people and at night.

Regulations and Government

December 29, 2020

EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops

EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.

Rotorcraft

December 28, 2020

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Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.

Charter & Fractional

December 28, 2020

Pilot Captures Video of 'Jetpack' Flying in LA Airspace

The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.

Safety

December 28, 2020

AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps

While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.

Safety

December 23, 2020

DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding

DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.

Rotorcraft

December 21, 2020

EASA Details Dry Ice Hazards during Vaccine Transport

Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.

Airlines

December 18, 2020

Bizav Groups Worldwide Unite in Illegal Charter Battle

Through the creation of a new Air Charter Safety Alliance, a dozen bizav organizations will work together to raise awareness of illegal charters.

Safety

December 16, 2020

FltPlan Adds AeroData Runway Analysis Option

FltPlan users have a new option for runway analysis and takeoff and landing performance calculations provided by AeroData.

Safety

December 16, 2020

Garmin Adds Smart Rudder Bias to Piston Twins

Smart Rudder Bias is the newest addition to the Garmin Autonomi family and brings new safety features to piston twins.

Avionics

December 15, 2020

NATA Continues Hangar Foam Revision Quest

The second draft meeting for NFPA's 409 aircraft hangar fire protection code is slated for February.

FBOs

December 14, 2020

FAA's Dickson Warns 'Disruptions' Could Affect Safety

FAA administrator Steve Dickson describes risks resulting from changes caused by the pandemic.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2020

FAA Greenlights Pfizer Covid Vaccine for Pilots, Controllers

The FAA on December 12 determined that pilots can receive the Covid-19 vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification.

Regulations and Government

December 12, 2020

FAA Warns of CO2 Hazards as Airlines Prep To Move Vaccines

A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2020

Covid Is No Hoax, and No Joke Either

An AIN editor shares his experience with the disease.

Safety

December 10, 2020

ARC Notes Jump in SMS Form Use

ARC Safety Management attributes the higher activity to increasing SMS integration.

Safety

December 10, 2020

London Biggin Hill Takes Covid Testing to the Tarmac

Business aircraft passengers and crew can take a variety of Covid tests at Biggin Hill's new facility in a bid to shorten or avoid quarantine requirements.

Safety

December 9, 2020

A Pilot's Covid Fight

Pilot Rich Pickett survived a nearly fatal bought of Coronavirus.

Safety

December 8, 2020