Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Airports

Calgary Airport Covid-19 Test Program Opened to Genav

Certain on-demand and general aviation operators are now eligible to participate in a limited Covid-19 testing program at Calgary International Airport.
Regulations and Government

No New Aviation Items Added to TSB 2020 Watchlist

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board did not add any new aviation items to its 2020 Watchlist, but runway overruns and incursions, among others, remain.
ATC

Nav Canada Reports Another Year-end Net Loss

Nav Canada, the private company that operates the country’s ATC system, reported a net loss of $584 million in Fiscal Year 2020.

Pandemic Hits UK Bizav Most Among European Countries

Of the major European countries, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit business aviation operations the most in the UK, according to an EBAA report.
Safety

FSF Establishes UAS Advisory Committee

Flight Safety Foundation has launched the autonomous and remotely piloted aviation systems advisory committee to address the safety of these operations.
Regulations and Government

New Runway Surface Assessment Format Delayed

ICAO has delayed the applicability date of a new global reporting format for assessing runway conditions and runway condition reports to pilots.
Airports

Norwood Airport FBO Spat Headed Back to Court

Boston Executive Helicopters is again seeking court action in its struggle to open an FBO at Norwood (Massachusetts) Airport.
Environment

CBAA Launches Bizav Environmental Website

CBAA has launched a website to emphasize the contribution in reducing emissions by Canada’s own business aviation operations and the industry in general.
Accidents

Fatal Bizav Accidents Plunge Nearly 70 Percent

The number of U.S.-registered business turbine airplanes involved in fatal accidents fell as a result of fewer flying hours this year due to Covid-19.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Finalizes Regs for 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.
ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Environment

FAA To Develop Expanded Air Tour Management Program

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.
Environment

Public Hearing Set on EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Plugs Bizav to Canada’s New Finance Minister

In a welcome letter to new Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, CBAA touted the contribution of business aviation to the country's economy.
Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.
Charter & Fractional

U.S. DOT To Ban Charter Flights to Cuba

Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.
Regulations and Government

Higher Nav Canada User Fees Coming September 1

Nav Canada increased terminal fees by 30.8 percent, en route by 26.4 percent, and North Atlantic Track by 48.5 percent.
Regulations and Government

U.S. EPA Publishes Aircraft Emissions Proposal

EPA sets an October 19 deadline for comments on its greenhouse emissions standards for large turbine aircraft.

Customs Agents Arrest Pilots of Learjet Loaded with Weapons

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.
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Airports

MBAA Calls For Removal of Boston Logan Ramp Limitations

The Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) has been working to reopen full access for business aviation operators at Signature Boston Logan.
Environment

NY North Shore Helo Route Extended to 2022

The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.
ATC

FAA To Boost Outage Security of Eram System

DOT IG says the FAA's en route automation modernization system lacks adequate security controls to prevent instances of system crashes.
Accidents

EASA Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

There were no fatal accidents involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial complex (NCC) business airplanes last year, according to a study.
Regulations and Government

EPA Proposes Aircraft Emissions Standards

New U.S, EPA emissions standards are proposed for new type and in-service aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds in line with ICAO standards.
Accidents

U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.
Accidents

Bizav Accidents in Europe: A Look at the Last Decade

Incidents—rather than accidents—accounted for the vast majority of mishaps over the past decade.
Accidents

January, February Accidents Surpass All of 1Q19

First-quarter accident numbers hint at a significant drop in accidents due to Covid-19 restrictions in the second quarter.
Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board reported unchanged non-fatal accidents, but air taxi accidents increased.
Accidents

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.