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VistaJet Global Skids off Runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

There were no reported injuries to the four occupants as the Global 6000 departed the runway on landing.

Accidents

December 11, 2019

737 Max Certification Process Will Run into 2020

FAA administrator Stephen Dickson pledges to fly the airplane himself before clearing it for service entry.

Accidents

December 11, 2019

FAA Projected MCAS Could Cause 15 More Max Crashes

U.S. authorities concluded that 99 of 100 flight crews could successfully react to MCAS alerts within 10 seconds.

Accidents

December 11, 2019

NTSB Chief: Doors-off Helo Flight Was 'Death Trap'

NTSB faults passenger harnesses, emergency floats in fatal NYC helo crash.

Accidents

December 10, 2019

EU Removes Gabon from Air Safety List

While clearing Gabon’s airlines to resume flying into the EU, the bloc has put Armenia’s civil aviation committee under heightened scrutiny.

Regulations and Government

December 9, 2019

FAA To Eliminate HIWAS Program

The FAA is discontinuing the Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) program effective January 8.

Regulations and Government

December 9, 2019

Drone Hits Newscopter over L.A.

Los Angeles ENG A-Star lands safely after drone hits vertical stabilizer.

Rotorcraft

December 5, 2019

Landsberg Advocates For GA Aircraft Engine Data Analysis

The NTSB vice chairman outlines ways he ensures his airplane's engines won't fail in flight at Wichita Aero Club luncheon.

Engines

December 5, 2019

FAA Publishes Draft AC for Onboard Sleeping Areas

The FAA has published a draft Advisory Circular to provide guidance on acceptable means of compliance for onboard aircraft flight-crew sleeping areas.

Charter & Fractional

December 3, 2019

IHSF Launches Sixth Annual Safety Survey

The annual global survey helps IHSF understand where safety initiatives are being implemented.

Rotorcraft

November 27, 2019

FAA Releases Go/No-go Medications List

The list was a recommendation from the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee in an effort to help address loss of control fatal accidents.

Safety

November 26, 2019

Errant Drone Pilot Fined $20,000

Reuben Burciaga was fined $20,000 by the FAA after his out-of-control drone landed next to Las Vegas runway.

Safety

November 26, 2019

ASRS Pilot Reports Relay ADS-B Pros and Cons

With more aircraft equipped with ADS-B, the Aviation Safety Reporting System is receiving more pilot comments on how ADS-B is helping to avoid collisions.

Avionics

November 25, 2019

FAA Completes Runway Warning System at 20 Airports

The Runway Status Lights alerts pilots and vehicle operators about potential runway conflicts.

Safety

November 25, 2019

Metrojet Renews IS-BAO Stage III Certification

The Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider first achieved the IS-BAO certification in 2016.

Safety

November 25, 2019

AINsight: Just Culture—Are We There Yet?

Retribution against pilots for an honest mistake holds the potential to interfere with the prevention of future aviation incidents or accidents.

Accidents

November 22, 2019