Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Regulations and Government

Canada Prohibiting Passenger Flights from Morocco

Canada, which has some of the strictest Covid-19 travel and border measures in the world, is now prohibiting flights from Morocco.
Regulations and Government

FAA: Laser Strikes on Aircraft Increasing

The frequency of laser strikes on aircraft is a growing problem, according to the FAA.
Regulations and Government

Australia Further Extends Pilot Check Compliance Dates

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has introduced additional alleviation measures to support the aviation industry through the pandemic.
Aircraft

Grob G109B Joins Aerobility Aviation Charity Fleet

Aerobility, a UK-based charity offering disabled people the opportunity to fly, has added its fifth aircraft, a two-seat Grob G109B motor glider.
Accidents

EASA: Zero Private Bizav Accidents in Europe Last Year

here were no reportable accidents and only one serious incident last year involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial business aircraft.
Regulations and Government

Canada Updates Aircraft Operator Covid Guidance

Transport Canada and Canada’s Public Health Agency has published safety alerts for private and commercial air operators regarding Covid-19.
Accidents

Investigators Depart from Fatal Challenger Crash Site

NTSB was on scene of the crash site near Truckee-Tahoe Airport for five days as they gathered information on a Challenger 605 accident that killed six.
Regulations and Government

AOPA Takes Issue with FAA Compensation Definition

AOPA is taking issue with an FAA decision that defines "compensation" for flight-sharing expenses to flight instructors in certain aircraft.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Faults FAA Airspace System Parts Oversight

A DOT Inspector General report has found the FAA “lacks sufficient oversight controls for managing its National Airspace System parts inventory."
Avionics

Transport Canada Revises ADS-B Advisory Circular

A new Transport Canada Advisory Circular removes previous airworthiness and special authorization requirements for installation and approval of ADS-B.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, AOPA Object to New FAA Policy on Training

NBAA and AOPA have panned the FAA’s revised policy clarifying how flight training can be compensated in aircraft with special airworthiness certificates.
Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Accidents Rise Steeply in 1H21

Accidents and fatalities involving U.S.-registered business jets more than doubled from a year ago as mishaps surged in the second quarter.
FBOs

Norwood FBO Up and Running after 11-year Battle

After an 11-year struggle, Boston Executive Helicopter pumped its first fuel into an aircraft as an FBO at Norwood Memorial Airport in Massachusetts.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mass. Gov. Declares GA Month, Senate Mulls Landing Fee

While Massachusetts governor declares July general aviation appreciation month, the state senate is considering a $1,000 per GA aircraft landing fee.
Accidents

NTSB: Citation Descending at 31,000 fpm before Crash

The last ATC radar return of a Cessna Citation I/SP that crashed into a lake showed the aircraft at about 700 feet msl and descending at some 31,000 fpm.
Regulations and Government

EASA Intros Human Factors to Rotorcraft Cockpit Design

EASA airworthiness authorities must now ensure that human factors are considered during the design and certification process of rotorcraft cockpits.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GA Groups Testify Against Proposed Canadian Luxury Tax

General aviation association leaders cited the many negative effects of a proposed 10 percent luxury tax on GA aircraft during testimony in late May.
Regulations and Government

EASA Moving Forward on New Aircraft Operating Rules

EASA has published an Opinion on aviation regulatory framework applicable to all-weather aircraft operations and flight crew training.
Accidents

NTSB Begins Probe into Fatal Citation Accident

Two NTSB investigators are in Smyrna, Tennessee, investigating a fatal crash of a Cessna Citation I/SP that killed all seven on board.
Accidents

Metroliner-Cirrus Midair Occurred on Parallel Approach

An NTSB prelim report notes the May 12 midair collision between a Cirrus SR22 and Swearingen Metroliner occurred while they were on parallel approaches.
Accidents

NTSB: Wrong Rudder Input Led To King Air Fatal Crash

The NTSB said the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following reduced thrust in the left engine on takeoff resulted in a fatal King Air crash.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mass. Bill To Impose $1k Landing Fee Won’t Fly

State senator that filed bill to impose a $1,000 landing fee on general aviation aircraft concedes it needs exemptions and would be mooted by federal laws.
Accidents

NTSB Preparing Preliminary Report on Denver Midair

Within the next 14 days, the NTSB is expected to publish a preliminary report on last week’s midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and Metroliner.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Mass. Bills Target GA with More Taxes, $1k Landing Fees

Massachusetts legislators are floating bills that would impose a landing fee on general aviation aircraft and repeal a sales tax exemption for aircraft.
Accidents

NTSB Proposes Changes to Accident Notification Form

The NTSB is proposing to update accident notification form 6120.1, the document required to be filed in the event of an accident or incident.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Continues Battle against Proposed Luxury Tax

Business, personal, and other general aviation aircraft are set to be included in the Canadian government’s luxury tax that goes into effect next year.
Accidents

Bizjet Accident Fatalities Drop in First Quarter

In spite of increased flying hours, fatalities from business jet accidents worldwide decreased in the first three months of 2021.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Preflight Procedures Obtain AC Status

New FAA Advisory Circular AC 91-92 offers detailed guidance intended for establishing highly effective preflight briefings.
Airports

Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Restrictions

Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.
Regulations and Government

GAO: Controversy Still Surrounds Flight Expense Sharing

The practice remains controversial and what's permitted is still unclear, though the FAA issued guidance on this subject a year ago, according to the GAO.