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AINsight: When Can’t I Fly?

Are there medical circumstances when it is certain that a pilot cannot fly? Quite clearly there are, and these provisions are outlined in FAA Part 67.

Air Ambulance IFR Helicopter Rules Eased

The rule facilitates use of IFR departure and approach procedures at airports/heliports without approved weather reporting source.

Torqued: The Criminal Element in Aviation

Awareness is key, both of the laws and of the existence of those who are willing to break them.

Energy Org Joins Fray Warning on Fuel Contamination

The report on fuel system icing inhibitor handling follows several instances on cross-contamination with diesel exhaust fluid.

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NTSB Issues Warning: 'Don't Foul The Fuel!'

The NTSB alert outlines several incidents involving DEF contamination and provides guidance on avoiding such an event.

Elevated UAM Landing Sites Pose Challenges

Expert cautions care in designing rooftop landing pads for eVTOLs.

More Safety Training For Primary Helo Students Urged

Safety tools should be incorporated in primary, recurrent helo pilot training, says professor.

AINsight: A Review of King Air Takeoff Accidents

A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.

FAA Moving To Smooth Aircraft Certification

FAA certification head Earl Lawrence counsels UAM designers to stress the safety case.

ALPA: Single-pilot Ops Not a Risk Worth Taking

The Air Line Pilots Association has published a white paper decrying any effort to permit single-pilot airline operations.

Regulations and Government

Ebola Caution Advised on Central Africa Bizav Flights

Due to the virus outbreak, Universal Weather & Aviation is advising operators to get the most updated information prior to flying there.

Aviation Safety Information Clearinghouse Debuts

SkyRegs which launched today at EAA Oshkosh, promises to help users quickly sort through thousands of pages of regulatory documents.

Regulations and Government

DOT IG Investigating 'Doors Off' Helitours

The DOT IG is investigating FAA oversight of the "doors off" helitour industry

Pilot Arrested for DUI after Crashing Citation

The sole-occupant pilot was subsequently arrested on one count of driving under the influence after crashing a Citation 550 at Nevada’s Mesquite Airport.

Europe's Galileo GNSS Malfunction Was 'Major Incident'

Outage originated in ground infrastructure and the system took six days to recover to operational status, prompting a full inquiry.

NTSB Reiterates Call for Increased Part 135 Standards

NTSB aviation safety official Dana Schulze expresses concerns that medevac, charter, and other on-demand operators don't meet some Part 121 requirements.

Safety Forum Looks at Industry Reg Participation

Participants in the recent European safety seminar agreed that there should be wider participation in regulatory process and stronger communications.

Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes

The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico

Baron Introduces High-res Wx Forecasting Model

The new model is available to users of Baron Threat Net, Baron API, and broadcast products.

Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents

USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.

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