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FBO Partners Adds Safety Program Management Option

The FBO consultancy, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, has added industry veteran Patrick Moylan to run the new division.

FAA Adviser: Following Procedure Not Just AMT Problem

At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations.

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.

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FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.

FAA Issues Venezuela Emergency Order

All flight operations of U.S. aircraft are prohibited in Venezuela airspace, except those above FL260.

Pilots Reported ‘AC Voltage’ Issue before Fatal Crash

Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.

EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers

EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers

Regulations and Government

Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter

The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.

AINsight: Airplanes Crash for a Reason

Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.

EASA Emergency AD Issued for CJs with Tamarack Winglets

EASA Emergency AD for Cessna CJs with Tamarack winglets requires deactivating the active load-alleviating system before continued flight.

Maintenance and Modifications

APG Adds Flight Planning with iPreFlight Genesis

APG is growing its services with the addition of flight planning to its performance app.

AsBAA Helps To Broaden Bizav Vision Across Region

The Asian Business Aviation Association has broadened its representation further across the region from its Hong Kong beginnings.

Maintenance and Modifications

Checkride Goes Bad for Bell 212 Crew

Incorrect throttle setting suspected in hard landing of Bell 212 during training exercise

GA Groups Reopen Survey To Get Picture of GA in Europe

Initial survey results show flight schools and flying clubs log the most flying hours, while 10 percent of aircraft are registered in a different nation.

FAA Proposes To Ease High-airport O2 Requirements

The FAA has proposed amending aircraft pressurization/oxygen systems to accommodate operations at airports with elevations at or above 8,000 feet msl.

GWBAA Safety Standdown To Look At CPDLC, New Entrants

The 13th Annual Safety Standdown followed the regional association's first open house event that drew 300 attendees and a range of bizjets on display.

Fatal Mishap Mars 1Q19 U.S. Bizjet Accident Stats

The March 18 fatal crash of an IAI Westwind on final approach claimed the lives of its two pilots.

CHC Helicopter Opens Safety Summit Early Registration

The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is in its 15th year.

Safety Alert Addresses TALPA Procedures

A n FAA safety alert provides information to FAR Part 25 airplane operators on the safety benefits of using a takeoff and landing performance assessment.

Regulations and Government

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