Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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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.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Allegedly Flying DUI Scheduled for Arraignment

Pilot Ryan Dashiell, who was arrested on DUI charges after crash landing a Cessna Citation 550 last year, has been scheduled for arraignment on April 15.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EAA to FAA: Remote ID Rule Threatens Model Flying

EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.
ATC

AIM Revisions Clarify Pilot Options on Approaches

Revisions to the FAA's AIM clarifies “approach category” and its application in determining the appropriate straight-in or circling minima on an approach.
ATC

Nav Canada Rate Increase Upheld by National Arbitrator

Higher fees that recently went into effect for users of ATC services in Canada have been upheld by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Aircraft

EASA Proposal Updates Large-airplane Cert Rules

EASA has proposed changes to CS-25 certification regulations for transport airplanes to harmonize them with U.S. FAR Part 25 rules.
Regulations and Government

Mandatory Changes Made to Helo IFR Minimums

The revisions don't become effective until June 19.

CBAA Chief Lays Out 2020 Goals

CBAA 2020 objectives include equitable airport access, government support of SAF, and protection against risk of luxury taxes.
Regulations and Government

Mexico Delays ADS-B Mandate Until 2022

Once scheduled this year, ADS-B Out requirements for flying through Mexico airspace now will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.
Safety

FAA Opens New Fire Research Facility in Atlantic City

Work conducted in the FAA's new $5 million, 2,500-sq-ft building will support research on fluorine-free firefighting foams.
Avionics

OpsGroup Reports on International ADS-B Mandates

International aviation flight-planning firm OpsGroup has published its updated list of current and upcoming ADS-B equipment and operational mandates.
ATC

Eurocontrol Criteria Change Could Increase Route Charges

Eurocontrol is now using the actual, not planned, route flown to establish distance used to calculate route charges, which could lead to higher charges.
Accidents

U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatalities Reach Record High in 2019

The 76 fatalities from accidents involving U.S.-registered business aircraft were the highest number since 2006.
ATC

FAA Reminds of Changes in Approach Formatting

WAAS LPV approach plates for runway ends will not be listed "in plain sight."
Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues New Policy Guidelines on Charters

The FAA has issued new guidance to charter operators, brokers and customers, in its attemps to combat illegal charter activity.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EASA Drone Conference Focuses on Societal Concerns

Safety, noise, and privacy issues must be solved before realizing a vision where drones provide urban transportation and package deliveries.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Eliminate HIWAS Program

The FAA is discontinuing the Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) program effective January 8.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Publishes Draft AC for Onboard Sleeping Areas

The FAA has published a draft Advisory Circular to provide guidance on acceptable means of compliance for onboard aircraft flight-crew sleeping areas.
Avionics

Australia ADS-B Mandates Loom

Two temporary exemptions allowing more time for some aircraft operators in Australia to equip with ADS-B avionics expire next year.
Safety

FAA Completes Runway Warning System at 20 Airports

The Runway Status Lights alerts pilots and vehicle operators about potential runway conflicts.
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