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Textron To Offer ACA System in Larger Jets, King Airs

Textron Aviation will install Aviation Clean Air’s cabin ionization system at its service centers for select Citation jets and King Air turboprops.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 3, 2021

FAA Aviation Weather Cams Coming To Hawaii

FAA begins work required for installation of the first 10 weather cam systems in Hawaii.

Rotorcraft

February 3, 2021

Airbus Helos Help in Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery Effort

The company reports that its aircraft are being used around the world to distribute the vaccines to isolated areas.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2021

Capitol Hill Targets Helicopter Safety, Tourism

The new Congress begins with the introduction of bills calling for mandatory HTAWS, seeking limits on air tours.

Regulations and Government

February 1, 2021

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Torqued: Where is the FAA’s “Diversion” Theory When the Aviation Industry Needs it Most?

Torqued: Why does the FAA ignore the fact that that the risk of flying is far lower than driving when looking at Covid-19 risk?

Safety

February 1, 2021

AINsight: Don’t Be Too Slow on the Draw during Takeoff

An emerging safety threat identified through incident investigations and flight data analysis points to lower-than-prescribed rotation rates during takeoff

Safety

January 29, 2021

New Covid Rules Ban Some U.S. Entries

A travel ban barring entry for non-U.S. travelers who have been in the UK, Ireland, the EU’s Schengen Area, Brazil and South America took effect this week.

Safety

January 27, 2021

CDC Mandate Poses Questions for Bizav

A webinar focuses on ramifications of a decision to require recent negative Covid-19 test results from all air passengers entering the U.S.

Regulations and Government

January 25, 2021

Wrong Engine Shutdown Causes Global Express Fatal

A fatal crash of a USAF-operated Global Express was caused by the crew's error in identifying the failed powerplant and shutting down the operating engine.

Accidents

January 22, 2021

CAE Seeks To Enhance Evidence-based Training Offerings

CAE has tapped The LOSA Collaborative to perform line operations safety audits of CAE customer-operators to enhance the former’s evidence-based training.

Safety

January 20, 2021

Safran's Cassiopée FDM Now Available for Select CJ4s

Safran Electronics & Defense’s Cassiopée flight data monitoring system supports more than 300 global airline, business aviation, and helicopter operators.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 19, 2021

Luxaviation Certified under FlySkills Hygiene Standard

Global aviation services provider Luxaviation Group has received FlySkills Hygiene Certification under a set of defined health safety standards.

FBOs

January 19, 2021

Compact Cockpit Video Recorder Wins New Zealand Nod

Eye In The Sky approved for installation in Airbus and Robinson helicopters.

Avionics

January 14, 2021

Busy Charter Operator To Introduce New Covid Test Protocol

Arizona-based Worldwide Jets will soon begin testing its flight crews for Covid every 72 hours.

Safety

January 14, 2021

Aviation Groups Release Runway Excursion Reduction Plan

A broad set of recommendations were released January 12 to help preventing runway excursions, the top accident type for all aircraft.

Accidents

January 12, 2021

Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions

NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2021

Baldwin Introduces Alaska-oriented SMS Program

Baldwin's Alaska Aviation Safety Exchange SMS/QMS program is designed for operators of all sizes.

Safety

January 7, 2021

EASA Moves Ahead with SMS for Repair Stations

EASA has issued a regulatory opinion with its plan to adopt regulations requiring certain Part 145 repair stations to have safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 6, 2021

Airline Accident Fatalities Up in 2020 Despite Pandemic

Dutch consultancy To70 warns of safety complacency as airlines increase operations in 2021.

Accidents

January 5, 2021

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