Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Regulations and Government

EASA Launches General Aviation Community Webpage

In addition to serving as a communications tool for operators, the dedicated page also has links to GA regulatory and policy issues.
Accidents

USHST: Helicopter Accidents Steadily Declining

The data shows that the average number of total accidents per year has declined by 40 percent since the late 1980s.
Rotorcraft

Australia’s TSB Issues Advisory for Overwater Helo Ops

Helicopter underwater escape training was deemed "very important" by survivors of accidents requiring underwater escape.
Safety

Canada’s TSB Reiterates Call for Bizav FDRs

The existence of lightweight and lower cost options make this more feasible now than in the past.
Regulations and Government

Collaboration Announced on Aviation Safety Action Program

Operators can access ASAP via the FltPlan safety management system software.
Accidents

Sequence of Miscues Leads To G450 Nose Gear Collapse

The crew failed to remove landing gear safety pins before takeoff and then decided to remove them on a taxiway after returning to the departure airport.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes To Tighten FDR/CVR Requirements

NPA is design to ensure recorders keep working during a loss of power and that they aren't interrupted by certain sensors.
Safety

NTSB Wants CFIT Training for Fixed-wing Part 135 Pilots

Caravan crash revealed outdated training that did not address specific risks the pilots faced in Alaska's mountainous terrain, NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

NPRM To Allow Heli-med IFR at Non-Wx Reporting Sites

The rule is intended to increase IFR operations.
Accidents

No U.S. Bizjet Fatalities in 1Q18, ROW Up Sharply

Fatalities from crashes of U.S-registered business turboprops also surged to seven in the first quarter.
Regulations and Government

Australia Consolidating Part 91 Regulations

The vast majority of the proposed regulations make no changes to current requirements, “as the rules have simply been moved into one package."
Regulations and Government

FAA: Prompt Action Required for In-flight Smoke, Fire

Odors, smoke, and/or fumes can be introduced to the cabin atmosphere as a result of aircraft equipment malfunction or by inadvertent actions.
ATC

Satellite-based ADS-B Surveillance System Draws Closer

System will provide global air traffic flight-following coverage via satellite-based ADS-B receivers with 15-minute or better real-time-update intervals.
Regulations and Government

Review of New Australian Fatigue Rules Under Way

The Australian safety agency is weighing whether to hold off on the effective date.
Accidents

UK Updates Aircraft Accident Investigation Regs

Regulations spell out requirements and obligations of accident investigators, operators involved in an accident or reportable incident, and witnesses.
Accidents

UK Report: Loss of Control Is Main GA Accident Cause

The AAIB received 708 occurrence notifications in 2017 and deployed 38 times to conduct field investigations, 16 of which were fatal accidents.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes New Requirements for PBN Operations

The proposal incorporates all PBN certification requirements into a single specification.
Aircraft

Honda and Cirrus Shipments Boost 2017 Delivery Stats

Relatively new market entrants helped boost deliveries last year.
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Safety

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.
Regulations and Government

‘Strong Support’ for Australia’s Helo Training Proposal

The proposal includes an option to qualify for a commercial pilot license with helicopter category rating with 105 hours of training in rotorcraft.
Regulations and Government

Transport Canada Introduces ‘Targeted Inspections’

For bizav, agency will “evaluate the effectiveness of the newly introduced Part 6, subpart 4 of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part 604.”
Regulations and Government

EASA Taps Brakes on Rulemaking in Aviation Safety Plan

Move reflects the need to put more focus on supporting the implementation of recently adopted regulations.
Safety

Beechjet Overrun Safely Stopped by EMAS

The first reported EMAS save was in May 1999 and involved a Saab 340 that overran a runway at JFK Airport.
ATC

DOT IG: FAA Not Up to Speed in Stars Integration

Despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Fleet Approved for DCA Flights

Only specific gateway airports, certain airlines and a few private plane companies have met the security qualifications required to have access at DCA.
Regulations and Government

SAFO Warns of King Air 90 Fuel Mismanagement

If improper fuel planning allows fuel to be depleted on that side, both engines will most likely flame out, even though usable fuel remains in the tanks.
Aircraft

PC-24 Brings PlaneSense Fleet to 41 Aircraft

Company expects to receive at least two more of the new twinjets within the next 12 months and two more next year.
Airports

Draft AC Reflects Changes to IFR Approaches

New AC also incorporates information pertaining to international all-weather operations (AWO) criteria harmonization between the FAA and EASA.
Airports

Revised AC on PAPIs is Mandatory for Some

Circular replaces its 2011 predecessor and applies to both two- and four-light PAPI installations.
Rotorcraft

CBP Helicopters To Provide Super Bowl Security

Three UH-60 Black Hawks and three AStars will maintain aerial surveillance for the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis