Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Avionics

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.
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Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2021

For the fifth year in a row, there were no fatal business jet accidents in Canada in 2021.
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ATC

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.
Avionics

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.

Nascar's Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NBAA-BACE Keynote

During BACE, Earnhardt is slated to speak to his leadership lessons as a third-generation Nascar champion, as well as lessons from the Citation 680 crash.
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GAO: FAA Can Do More To Address Laser Strikes

Reported laser strikes increased nearly 42 percent from 2020, and the GAO is concerned about incomplete FAA reporting of these incidents.
FBOs

Federal Court Issues Ruling in Massachusetts Airport Dispute

A federal court has issued the latest ruling in a long-running FBO dispute at Masschusetts' Norwood Memorial Airport.
Regulations and Government

Australia Launches General Aviation Safety Campaign

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a general aviation pilot safety campaign in cooperation with other agencies and associations.
Regulations and Government

FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Guilty Plea

A 30-year-old man with a a history of criminal behavior has pleaded guilty to making numerous false statements on documents to the FAA.
Avionics

FAA Provides MOC for UAS Remote ID Mandate

The FAA has published a means of compliance for UAS manufacturers to meet the requirements for providing remote identification capability.
Accidents

Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.
Regulations and Government

EBAA Clarifies Delay in New Pax Entry Requirements

EBAA is providing guidance on passenger entry requirements that will phase in beginning in May 2023.
ATC

Supply Issues Prompt Delay in Canada ADS-B Mandate

Nav Canada has rolled back the implementation date for mandatory ADS-B Out in Canadian Class A and B airspace.
Aircraft

Business Jet Performance Boosts Embraer 2Q Results

Embraer's business jet division shined in the second quarter of 2022, the OEM noted in its earnings call.
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Airports

East Hampton Airport Status Forces Heli Route Extension

The FAA extended operating route requirements for East Hampton Airport given the uncertainty surrounding the facility's future.
Regulations and Government

Europe To Delay Start of Passenger Entry Requirements

The European Commission is expected to delay deadlines for certain operators to register for two new EU passenger entry/exit programs.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Updates to CS-25 TC Regulations

EASA recently published a regular update notice of proposed amendment that presents changes to CS-25 large airplane type certification standards.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Aviation Manual Requirements To Get Tech Update

The FAA is proposing to update flight operations and maintenance manual requirements to reflect industry use of electronic versions in various formats.
Accidents

NTSB Redefines UAS Criteria for Accident Investigation

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a final rule amending its Part 830 definition of “unmanned aircraft accident.”
ATC

Final Phase of Northeast Route Update Postponed

The FAA has postponed the activation date for the final phase of its multi-year Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes project to April 20, 2023.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Canada Goes Full Speed Ahead on Aircraft Luxury Tax

Over objections by the Canadian Business Aviation Association, the government is enacting a luxury tax on essentially all genav aircraft as of September 1.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues Guidance for Aircraft Health Programs

New FAA guidance shows how frax and commercial operators can get authorization to use digital aircraft health management programs for maintenance credit.
Airports

EASA Presents First Flight Procedures Design Award

EASA has awarded its first flight procedure design certification to Slovakia-based Aeronautical Services and Procedures.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Part 145 SMS Requirement Takes Effect in December

EASA Part 145 maintenance organizations will soon be required to meet revised regulations that require implementation of a safety management system.
Accidents

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Reported in 1H22

Zero fatalities from U.S. bizjet accidents in first half
ATC

Nav Canada Funded for ATC Upgrade Projects

Transport Canada has announced $105 million in funding for three Nav Canada projects to help upgrade aviation safety and efficiency across the country.
Accidents

Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review

The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.
Regulations and Government

Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is stepping down as the U.S. envoy to Montreal-based ICAO.
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Regulations and Government

Australia To Adopt Multi-Engine Helo Class Rating

Australia’s CASA is taking steps to address the lack of specific aircraft class ratings for single-pilot, less complex, multi-engine helicopters.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Clarifies Continued Airworthiness Inspection Provisions

A new FAA notice clarifies recently revised inspection guidance for Part 135 and other commercial operators that use continuous airworthiness maintenance.