Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Regulations and Government

FAA Cautions Operators on Part 91 Exemption Limits

The FAA has became aware that some operators may have overlooked certain conditions that accompany exemptions granted for their aircraft.
Regulations and Government

EASA To Update All Weather Operations Regulations

The proposal would bring EASA AWO requirements in line with the FAA and ICAO.
Regulations and Government

EASA: Airspace Infringements on the Increase

Concerned about the rising trend, EASA has developed an information page with videos and tips.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal To Address Rudder Reversal Load Concerns

While the practice is discouraged, the FAA says accident date shows pilots sometimes make rudder reversals in flight.
Safety

EASA To Host Second GA Safety Conference

The November event will mark the second time the EASA annual safety conference has focused on general aviation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators

The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.
Engines

Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal

The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Regulations and Government

FAA Draft AC Addresses Part 135 Aircraft Inspections

The new document details what operators must validate in an inspection for the aircraft to be added to their AOC.
Accidents

First Half U.S. Turbine Accident Fatalities Decline

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..
ATC

FAA Finalizes Policy on Cutting Circling Approaches

After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Amendments to Helo EMS Operations

The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.
Avionics

Operators Report Errors with TCAS Advisories

Reports of false TCAS indications and invalid resolution advisories have resulted in reduced separation and safety between aircraft.
Aircraft

ATSB Study Finds Turboprop Engines Safe, Reliable

There were approximately 2.2 occurrences every 10,000 flight hours over the five-year study period.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Changes to Part 25 Certification Rules

The proposed amendments reflect the state of the art in technology and are expected improve the harmonization of CS-25 with FAA’s Part 25.

CBAA Launches Initiative To Attract Young Professionals

Will reach out to flight schools and post-secondary institutions, organizing presentations that explain business aviation and its career opportunities.
ATC

FSB: Mach Number Notam Compliance Low

This adjustment enables the ATC computer system to effectively probe flight plans and proactively offer more favorable routes.
ATC

More Q-routes Proposed for Florida Metroplex

New and modified routes would also connect to Caribbean air traffic service routes to provide efficient direct routings to/from Caribbean locations.
Safety

NBAA: Tips To Prevent Damage from Volcanic Ash

NBAA advises operators to alert ATC as soon as possible when volcanic ash is encountered.
Safety

Safety Advocates Highlight Need for Transition Training

The FAA Safety Teamnotes that the first 50 to 100 hours in a new aircraft type are particularly dangerous.
Regulations and Government

Australia Adds Aircraft for Single-pilot Rating

To obtain single-pilot approval, pilot candidates must complete special training and experience rules.
Airports

FAA: Teterboro Airport SID Deviations Continue

A New York Tracon letter to airmen details the procedure and provides steps operators should take to ensure compliance with the requirements.
Regulations and Government

FAA Establishes Two New Advisory Committees

NextGen ATC and drones are the subject matter for two new focus groups
Regulations and Government

NATA Launches Task Force To Counter Illegal Charter

Association leadership says illegal charter "must be stamped out" not only out of fairness, but also safety.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Shuttle Starts Summer Cape Cod-New York Service

The weekend flights bring passengers from La Guardia to several Massachusetts locations.
Regulations and Government

Nav Canada Proposes Continuing Fee Decrease

Traffic growth and projected growth has made the 0.4 percent fee increase unnecessary.
Regulations and Government

Guidance Updated for Non-aviation Use of Airports

For temporary closure the applicant must show intangible benefits for the airport.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Records Database Opened for Part 135 Operators

Under development for several years, the program will eventually require air carriers, charters, and fractional operators to access the database.
Regulations and Government

Major Update of Corrosion Control AC Published

The latest document builds on one released three decades ago.
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Guidance on NEF Programs

Operators should update their NEF programs as needed, the agency warns.
Regulations and Government

Australia PBCS Authorization Takes Effect

Performance-based communication and surveillance (PBCS) permits flights along the most efficient routes and flight levels.