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Leocopter Offers Vuichard Safety Training

A partner with the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation, the Swiss company aims to reduce risks related to helicopter operations.

February 28, 2018

Bell Launches 407GXi

The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.

February 27, 2018

USHST Offering Sage Safety Advice During Heli-Expo

The organization, founded in 2013 to reduce the incidence of rotorcraft accidents, has a full schedule of safety programming at Heli-Expo 2018

February 27, 2018

Leonardo, Skytrac Team on AW139 HUMS Data System

The new system, currently under test by CHC, promises to make helicopter health data accessible more rapidly.

February 27, 2018

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LifePort Unveils Upgraded Patient Sled

LifePort's new aluminum machined sled is lighter and more durable, and features a wider backrest.

February 26, 2018

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.

February 25, 2018

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.

February 25, 2018

Technology Takes Helicopter Training into the Future

Today's training gives pilots and crew a real-world feel.

February 23, 2018

Episode 11: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 1

How did aviation organizations and individuals in the industry work together to improve takeoff and landing assessments for pilots?

February 23, 2018

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.

February 22, 2018

AINsight: Have a Plan To Prevent Runway Excursions

This common accident type is often preventable.

February 22, 2018

Jonathan Roebuck To Receive Golden Hour Award

Roebuck is receiving the award for his work in creating the Remote Access Project for critical care transport company LifeFlight of Maine.

February 21, 2018

Industry Makes Inroads on Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessments

Working group aims to incorporate more real world data.

February 19, 2018

Awareness and Quick Response Crucial to Avoiding LTE Accidents

Loss of tail rotor effectiveness does not account for a significant portion of accidents, but LTE does present training and safety challenges.

February 17, 2018

NBAA Releases Latest Annual Bizav Safety Focus List

The identified focus areas represent the most critical safety-related risks currently facing business aircraft operators, said NBAA.

February 16, 2018

Beechjet Overrun Safely Stopped by EMAS

The first reported EMAS save was in May 1999 and involved a Saab 340 that overran a runway at JFK Airport.

February 15, 2018

Drone/Aircraft Encounters Prompt Call for Tighter Regulations

Carriers, pilots, and controllers want FAA empowered to tighten drone restrictions

Regulations and Government

February 14, 2018

SAFO Warns of King Air 90 Fuel Mismanagement

If improper fuel planning allows fuel to be depleted on that side, both engines will most likely flame out, even though usable fuel remains in the tanks.

Regulations and Government

February 12, 2018

Pratt Tackling New GTF Problem On A320neos

Latest issue has been linked to multiple in-service disruptions

February 12, 2018

NTSB Docket: Copilot Flew Accident Leg, Against Policy

Learjet 35A that crashed on circling approach at Teterboro Airport wasn't authorized to be flown by copilot under company rules.

February 12, 2018

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