Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Airports

Report: Toronto Downtown Airport an ‘Economic Asset’

A report notes that Toronto's Billy Bishop airport is a magnet for business aircraft and generates about $3 billion in economic impact per year.
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Charter & Fractional

PC-12 Captain’s Abrupt Turn Caused LOC-I Incident

An abrupt turn to avoid clouds caused a Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 to momentarily lose control while on approach to France’s Brive-Souillac Airport.
Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 in flight over clouds
Accidents

Report: Crew Decisions Lead To Phenom 100 Accident

The French BEA said an Embraer Phenom 100 crew's decision to use normal, non-icing procedures lead to a crash on approach during icing conditions.
Aerial view of Phenom 100 off edge of runway surrounded by emergency vehicles
Environment

FAA Adds Continuous Descents at 11 More Airports

The optimized profile descents now available at 64 U.S. airports reduce aircraft fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
optimized profile descent into an airport saves fuel and reduces aircraft emissions and noise
Accidents

Prelim Report Issued on Piper JetProp Fatal Crash

A newly released NTSB preliminary report offers few clues on why a Piper JetProp crashed on approach to the airport in Yoakum, Texas, on January 17.
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ATC

FAA Clarifies Instrument Approach Categories

A revised FAA document offers expand guidance on what aircraft approach categories pilots should use for instrument procedures.
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ATC

Revised North Atlantic Ops Manual Published

ICAO has revised its North Atlantic operations and airspace manual, and flight planner OpsGroup is helping pilots make sense of the changes via a summary.
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Accidents

Below Freezing and Snowing at Time of Phenom 300 Fatal Crash

The temperature was below freezing and snow was falling when a Phenom 300 crashed on takeoff from Utah's Provo Municipal Airport on January 2.
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Training and Workforce

AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.
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Accidents

U.S.-registered Bizjets Mark Fatal-accident-free Year

While there were no fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets in 2022, those registered outside the U.S. saw an increase in fatal mishaps.
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Charter & Fractional

FAA Floats SMS Reqs for Aircraft OEMs, Part 135 Ops

An FAA notice of proposed rulemaking would mandate safety management systems at aircraft manufacturers and Part 135 charter operators.
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NTSB: Lear Landed Long, Fast on Wet Rwy before Excursion

An NTSB preliminary report indicated a Learjet 45 touched down at 190 knots and about 2,000 feet past the threshold of the wet runway before an excursion.
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EASA Publishes Cabin Crew Training Guidelines

EASA is hoping to harmonize the varied cabin crew training requirements in Europe through its latest guidance.
Passengers deboarding business jet greeted by cabin crew
Environment

Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets

Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
view of runway 25R at Brussels National Airport with airliners parked at gates in background
Regulations and Government

Vancouver Airspace Redesign Project Takes Flight

Nav Canada is seeking feedback on its Vancouver airspace modernization project.
Vancouver Airport Control Tower
Safety

Online Ramp Safety Program To Roll Out

Software maker NDX will introduce its online program focusing on FBO and airport ramp safety issues on January 1.
Screenshot showing NDX ramp tracking functionality
Regulations and Government

FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Prison Time

Lying to the FAA leads to prison for habitual felon.
Bombardier Learjet 55 on foggy airport ramp
Airports

Massachusetts Airport Association Renews Agenda

At its annual meeting in October, the Massachusetts Airport Management Association renewed its goals for the state's airports and elected new officers.
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ATC

Improved Arrival Procedures in Effect at Toronto Pearson

The new procedures are intended to shorten flight paths and flying times, reduce fuel burn, and increase the use of quieter continuous descent operations.
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Engines

EPA Revises Emissions Rules for Large Jet Engines

A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Proposes Heli Crash-resistant Fuel Systems

EASA is proposing a rule that would require crash-resistant fuel systems in all in-production helicopters and most in-service rotorcraft.
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Aircraft

DOT IG Again Auditing FAA B737 Max Oversight

The DOT IG 737 Max audit, its fourth on the aircraft, will focus on the FAA's oversight of the MCAS system.
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Regulations and Government

Av Groups to U.S. and Canada: Restore Nexus and Fast

Some 70 aviation and travel groups have asked the U.S. and Canadian governments to reopen programs that ease border crossings for vetted travelers.
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Accidents

NTSB: Icing Reported in Area of Fatal King Air Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said there was moderate icing in the area where a King Air crashed on approach to Mid-Ohio Valley Airport.
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Accidents

Hawker Accident Caused by Delayed Go-around Attempt

According to the NTSB, the crew's delayed decision to go-around caused a hard landing that substantially damaged the airplane and injured the copilot.
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Accidents

Search Called Off for Victims in Avanti II Crash

After 10 days, Costa Rica called off the search for the six occupants of a Piaggio Avanti II that crashed on October 21 in the Caribbean Sea.
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Accidents

Runway Excursions Again Top Canada TSB Watchlist

Runway incursions and overruns remain on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s list of aviation safety concerns.
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Accidents

Australia Streamlining Accident Reporting Requirements

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's updates to aircraft accident and incident reporting rules will take effect in early 2023.
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Regulations and Government

TSA, NATA Renew General Aviation Security Partnership

NATA's Compliance Services will continue to collect and process security data for general aviation pilots under a renewed partnership with the TSA.
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Accidents

NTSB: Elevator Actuator Trim Jack Separated in Fatal Otter Accident

Investigators found the reason a DHC-3 Turbine Otter crashed into Mutiny Bay in Washington.
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