Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Accidents

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: July 2015

Upcoming regulations for the next year and beyond
Safety

FAA Drafts Update to Icing Pilot Guide

Virtually every section of the 60-page document contains new or revised material.
Regulations and Government

World Aeronautical Charts Being Phased Out

Unit sales of WACs are down 73 percent since 2007.
Safety

TSB Disappointed by Aviation Recommendation Responses

Of 29 aviation recommendations, TSB found that only three had reached the response status of "Fully Satisfactory."
Safety

Airbus Helicopters AS350 Accidents Highlighted in TSB Report

After a series of ice ingestion accidents, Canada's Transportation Safety Board looks to initiate an inlet design review to prevent mishaps in winter.
Regulations and Government

Proposed Massachusetts Bill Would Repeal Tax Exemption

Business aviation leaders appear before state Senate hearing in Boston to fight measure.
Accidents

Accident Analysis: Single-pilot versus Two-pilot - Is There a Safety Advantage?

Having two pilots yields only a slight safety advantage.

Massachusetts Bizav Group Holds Second Aviation Day

The event included an aircraft static display, product demonstrations and a seminar on operational issues in the Boston area.
Accidents

Pilot Distraction Likely Led To Gear-up Landing

Pilot said that he did not realize his landing gear was retracted until it was too late and he was “committed to land.”
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: June 2015

Regulatory deadlines approaching in the coming months.
Airports

BOS, BED, ORH Win Clean Sweep in Snow Control

All three winners for the Northeast AAAE Balchen/Post Awards for outstanding achievement in airport snow/ice control went to MassPort airports.
Accidents

FAA Adds to "Lessons Learned" Safety Website

The FAA has updated its "Lessons Learned" safety library with six new modules detailing additional historically significant accidents.
Regulations and Government

Scheduled Special VFR Ban at IAD Withdrawn

FAA amends rule on the basis of a negative comment.
Fuel

EASA Opens Rulemaking on Fuel Planning and Procedures

New rules would apply to multi-engine jet operations.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: May 2015

Mandates taking effect in the next year and beyond.
Accidents

Business Aviation Fatalities Down in First Quarter This Year

Fatalities in turbine business airplane accidents dropped 37 percent, to 17 in the first three months of this year from 27 in the same period last year.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: April 2015

A calendar of important compliance deadlines.
Regulations and Government

EASA To Clarify Private Ops Regulations

Proposal addresses lack of regulatory operational framework for non-commercial operations performed by air operator certificate holders.
Airports

Study Shows Norwood Top Genav Airport in Massachusetts

According to the recent study, the annual contribution of Norwood totals more than $52 million.
Accidents

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.
Charter & Fractional

Boston Executive Helicopters Files Part 16 Complaint

Under Part 16, grievances can be submitted for alleged violations of fair and equal treatment of all users at airports that receive FAA grants.
Avionics

Mobile Video Downlink System Displayed in Command Center Truck

The company’s Chevy Tahoe is outfitted as a mobile central receive site for helicopter video downlinks.
Regulations and Government

Policy Governing CPDLC Recording Updated

Policy stipulates datalink recording requirements apply to aircraft manufactured since Dec. 6, 2010.
Avionics

Mobile Video Downlink System Displayed in Command Center Truck

The company’s Chevy Tahoe is outfitted as a mobile central receive site for helicopter video downlinks.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: March 2015

Upcoming mandates: within six months, within 12 months and beyond 12 months.
ATC

EASA Stepping Up Performance-based Navigation Ops

Proposal aims to extend performance based navigation (procedures beyond the 24 European Union airports required by the Pilot Common Project Regulation.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: February 2015

Upcoming regulations for the next year and beyond
ATC

FAA Takes Aim at Flight Plan Discrepancies

Agency says discrepancies “can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for ATC and flight crews.”
Accidents

Bizjet Fatal Accidents Up Last Year

However, fatal accidents and the number of fatalities for business turboprop operations worldwide dropped in 2014.