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Australia’s TSB Issues Advisory for Overwater Helo Ops

Helicopter underwater escape training was deemed "very important" by survivors of accidents requiring underwater escape.

Aviation Orgs Campaign for Increased Weather Info

FAA declined an appeal from 14 organizations to ease access to additional weather observation stations.

Sikorsky Exec Stresses Urban Air Safety

Counsels Against "Scaled Up Toys"

Mobile Drone Defeat System Marketed To Airports

Pickup-Mounted X-Madis Has 5 km Range

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Torqued: Beware Aviation’s Accident Record

The absence of accidents is no guarantee an operation is safe.

Canada’s TSB Reiterates Call for Bizav FDRs

The existence of lightweight and lower cost options make this more feasible now than in the past.

Air Methods Aeromed AStar Crashes In Wisconsin

All three crewmembers aboard the helicopter were killed.

AINsight: No Harm, No Foul, Just Go-around

Levels of risk during an approach vary depending on the pilot, approach, and environment.

Helicopter Safety Alliance Hosts Safety Standdown

Pilots, maintainers, and managers discussed currents trends and challenges in helicopter safety.

NTSB Continues Spotlight on Loss of Control

Speaking at an NTSB roundtable, aerobatic champ Patty Wagstaff stressed that a person does not to be a professional pilot to be professional.

FAA AD Targets HondaJet Brake System

Directive prompted “by reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during ground operations and landing deceleration.”

Sequence of Miscues Leads To G450 Nose Gear Collapse

The crew failed to remove landing gear safety pins before takeoff and then decided to remove them on a taxiway after returning to the departure airport.

MedAire Offering More Emotional Support, Security Services

MedAire is actively recommending emotional support for crew and increasing security services on new aircraft.

AINsight: Is 8 Hours Enough from Bottle to Throttle?

For pilots, being “hung over” is considered to be under the influence of alcohol, since human performance can be deteriorated.

NTSB Wants CFIT Training for Fixed-wing Part 135 Pilots

Caravan crash revealed outdated training that did not address specific risks the pilots faced in Alaska's mountainous terrain, NTSB said.

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities in 1Q18, ROW Up Sharply

Fatalities from crashes of U.S-registered business turboprops also surged to seven in the first quarter.

UAS Safety Standdown Slated For May 1

The one-day event will cover flight ops, maintenance, and quality management.

International Operations Sharing a World of Knowledge

Annual event spotlights changes, challenges of flying beyond U.S. borders

FAA: Prompt Action Required for In-flight Smoke, Fire

Odors, smoke, and/or fumes can be introduced to the cabin atmosphere as a result of aircraft equipment malfunction or by inadvertent actions.

Regulations and Government

Offshore, EMS Lead Way in IHST Best Practices

Many operators are embracing the team's safety recommendations, but private operators have a way to go.

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