Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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AINsight: Is the Captain's Authority Absolute?

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.

Safety

September 25, 2018

FAA Revises Fuel Tank Lightning-protection Rules

Rule removes the mandate for manufacturers to provide triple-redundant fault tolerance in lightning protection.

Aircraft

September 24, 2018

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

Fuel

September 21, 2018

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses

Safety

September 21, 2018

Videos

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.

Accidents

September 17, 2018

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.

Airports

September 17, 2018

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.

Safety

September 15, 2018

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2018

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.

Safety

September 12, 2018

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

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

AINsight: Is the Captain's Authority Absolute?

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.

FAA Revises Fuel Tank Lightning-protection Rules

Rule removes the mandate for manufacturers to provide triple-redundant fault tolerance in lightning protection.

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses

Videos

More Articles

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.

ASI Nall Report, Scorecard Highlight Improving Safety

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

Wrong-surface Events Remain Nagging Genav Issue

A recent FAA summit highlight wrong surface events.

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.”

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.

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

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

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

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

Torqued: Airport Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Aviation safety and security require it.

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."

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.

SkyRyse VTOL Pilot Assist To Deploy Next Year

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

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.

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