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The FAA has expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability testing program to increase access for non-recreational drone pilots.

The NTSB is hosting a roundtable at the University of Alaska in Anchorage to discuss ways to improve the safety of Part 135 aircraft flight operations.

EASA issued a proposal for the management of icybersecurity risks related to aeronautical information systems used in civil aviation.

FAA has issued an NPRM to clarify that medical certificates are not required for check pilots and instructors at commercial operations.

Business airplanes suffered eight accidents resulting in one fatality last year, versus just one accident and no fatalities in 2017.

NTSB is in early stages of separate investigations into nearly back-to-back, but seemingly unrelated, fatal Cessna Citation accidents that killed three.

EASA is recommending, but not mandating, that operators of Airbus AS350/EC130 helicopters install crash-resistant fuel systems.

The Alaska operation suffered two fatal crashes in May.

Recent accidents "underscore the importance of improving the safety of charter flights," the NTSB said.

A pliot and a passenger were killed in the latest Taquan Air crash.

The new rule would replace the special conditions process currently in place.

The FAA conceded that current requirements are difficult to achieve with certain smaller compartments, such as lavs and private suites.

Mishaps include collisions and near-runway/-taxiway incursions, including incidents such as jackknifing of so-called “super tugs” (towbarless tugs).

Taquan Air said it is canceling flights while federal authorities investigate the midair collision.

The DOT IG's latest audit produced basically the same findings as in its four previous audits conducted on the FAA registry since 2010.

FAA InFO reminds of safe use of PEDs on board aircraft.

The rate of rebates being claimed has doubled from about 70 per day to about 150 per day in the last week, the FAA said.

Economic activity generated from Massachusetts airports jumped 49 percent, while jobs increased 23 percent and payroll 19 percent, the study found.

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.

EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers

FAA expands proposed amendments to regulations governing the curriculum and operations of certificated aviation maintenance technician schools.

Nine aviation groups have expressed their “strong opposition” to a proposed FAA study aimed at assessing drug use among pilots.

Two pilots and a passenger were killed when their Rockwell Sabreliner 265 crashed about 20 minutes after taking off from Oxford-University Airport.

Access to airports and airspace remain significant hurdles for the industry.

A federal judge denied Boston Executive Helicopters' motion to reschedule a trial against a city, but will hear arguments over an out-of-court settlement.

The FAA is holding three public workshops this week in and around Las Vegas to discuss proposed airspace improvements over the metropolitan area.

The FAA has proposed amending aircraft pressurization/oxygen systems to accommodate operations at airports with elevations at or above 8,000 feet msl.

The March 18 fatal crash of an IAI Westwind on final approach claimed the lives of its two pilots.

The FAA separately is hosting meetings on the South-Central Florida Metroplex redesign project.