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ASI Nall Report, Scorecard Highlight Improving Safety

Fatal accidents were down in 2015, a trend that has continued in subsequent years.

Safety

September 10, 2018

Wrong-surface Events Remain Nagging Genav Issue

A recent FAA summit highlight wrong surface events.

Safety

September 5, 2018

Notice to Pilots: Remove Pitot Tube Covers before Flight

ATSB advises operators that use pitot probe covers to “ensure there are rigorous processes for confirming that covers are removed before flight.”

Safety

September 4, 2018

New Dassault Falcons Now Come with Aircare Med Services

Falcon operators taking delivery of new aircraft will receive a standard first aid kit, training, and access to a 24/7/365 telemedicine call center.

Safety

September 4, 2018

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.

Accidents

September 4, 2018

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

NBAA joins with industry leaders to shine a light on this potential threat.

Fuel

September 4, 2018

Torqued: Airport Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Aviation safety and security require it.

Safety

September 2, 2018

APS Adds High-altitude Recurrent Upset Training

Program for pilots is a concentrated day of on-aircraft UPRT that “reinvigorates initial training competencies and updates skills."

Safety

August 30, 2018

NBAA 2018 To Be Bookended by Bizav Safety Forums

A Single-Pilot Safety Standdown will be held on the even of the NBAA convention, while a National Safety Forum will take place on the event's final day.

Safety

August 29, 2018

SkyRyse VTOL Pilot Assist To Deploy Next Year

Company's initial focus on is on first responders and using conventional helicopters.

Avionics

August 29, 2018

EASA Reports Zero Bizjet Accidents in 2017

Over the preceding 10 years large business jets had the lowest mean number of fatal accidents in Europe.

Accidents

August 28, 2018

Aircraft Specialties Selected as Hot-Stop Stocking Dealer

Hot Stop kits are recommended for carriage on board aircraft for containment of lithium-ion battery fires.

Safety

August 27, 2018

Bombardier Safety Standdown Registration Now Open

This year’s theme is “Normalization of Excellence,” and the goal is for Safety Standdown attendees to elevate their professionalism.

Safety

August 27, 2018

Pro Star Mechanism Lifts Handicapped Passengers into PC-12

The lifting mechanism manufactured by Pro Star Aviation can safely lift up to 300 pounds into a cargo entry door.

Safety

August 24, 2018

Close Call for Falcon with DEF-contaminated Fuel

For the second time in a year, accidental mixing of Jet A with diesel exhaust fluid has resulted in potentially deadly damage to business aircraft

Fuel

August 24, 2018

AINsight: The Runway Confusion Conundrum

Attempting to take off or land on the wrong surface has significant risks—namely, takeoff or landing requirements might exceed the available runway length.

Safety

August 24, 2018