Safety

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EVO Jet Unveils Cloud-based Support App

At NBAA-BACE 2019, EVO Jet is highlighting its technology advances, with the debut of a fully-functional cloud-based app.

Safety

October 20, 2019

VisionSafe EVAS Now On More Than 1,000 Gulfstreams

VisionSafe's emergency vision assurance system has been installed on more than 1,000 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 20, 2019

Baldwin Adds Functionality To SMS/QMS Software Systems

The added functionality is expected to improve a user's efficiency and operations.

Safety

October 18, 2019

Operators Embrace SMS

Safety management systems help measure performance and drive regulatory changes.

Safety

October 18, 2019

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U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Still on Track for a New High

The 21 fatalities in U.S.-registered bizjet accidents in the first nine months have exceeded annual totals for all but two periods over the past 15 years.

Accidents

October 18, 2019

Distractions on Deck: PEDs a Double-edge Sword

Thirty percent responding to an AIN survey said their operations have no written or verbal policy regarding use of PEDs in flight deck.

Safety

October 16, 2019

Global Aerospace Unveils 2020 SM4 Safety Program

The insurance provider's latest upgrades to the program include an online safety learning managnement system.

Safety

October 15, 2019

Airports Rise to Technology Challenge Posed by Drone Threats

London and Paris airports have taken a lead in addressing drone disruption threats to operations.

Airports

October 15, 2019

NTSB To Hold Hearing on Doors-off Crash

NTSB docket raises numerous safety questions in 2018 doors-off fatal New York City helitour crash.

Accidents

October 14, 2019

AOPA's Nall Report: Genav Fatal Accidents Decline

AOPA's Nall report points to historic lows in fatal accidents, finding a notable drop in weather-related crashes.

Safety

October 11, 2019

Foresight HUMS Provides Better Helo Gear Fault Analysis

GPMS says its Foresight health usage and monitoring system that provides for better gear fault analysis on helicopters

Maintenance and Modifications

October 8, 2019

Even with a Safe 3Q, Bizav Fatalities on Track for Record High

In the July to September time frame total bizjet accidents increased for U.S.-registered aircraft but decreased for non-U.S.-registered aircraft.

Safety

October 4, 2019

Boeing Acts On Board of Directors’ Safety Recommendations

Company chairman and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announces a series of 737 Max-related policy and process initiatives.

Aircraft

September 30, 2019

In Fight Against Contamination, NATA Issues DEF Decals

The decals are intended to clearly label DEF storage containers to reduce the possibility of mistaking DEF with other liquids.

Safety

September 23, 2019

AsBAA Concludes First Hong Kong Safety Day

The Asian Business Aviation Association organized its first safety day in Hong Kong last week at TAG Aviation Asia’s Flight Training Resources center.

Safety

September 18, 2019

NBAA Flying Safety Awards To Honor Cox's 75 Safe Years

In all, nearly 1,000 individuals and organizations will be recognized through the association's Flying Safety Awards program.

Safety

September 17, 2019

ACE Brings Under-strain Brokers and Operators Together

What started several years ago as a low-key gathering of charter brokers has now blossomed in to a one-day “must attend” event for the industry.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 17, 2019

Next FAA Runway Safety Meeting Set for Hanscom Field

To help reduce wrong surface incidents, the FAA is sponsoring “special focus” meetings at various airports hosted by the agency’s runway safety action team

Airports

September 17, 2019

Cabin Safety Training Is Not Just for Crews

FlightSafety International provides in-flight emergency training courses for executives, aircraft owners and their families. AIN tagged along.

Safety

September 13, 2019

EASA Issues Emergency AD for New Airbus Helo Singles

The emergency airworthiness directive mandates inspections of recently delivered Airbus Helicopters AS350Be and EC130 T2 models.

Rotorcraft

September 12, 2019