Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality

Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground

Regulations and Government

January 12, 2024

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.

Safety

October 23, 2023

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Safety

December 9, 2021

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Accidents

June 29, 2021

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Cantwell Questions DOD’s ADS-B 'Sensitive' Exemption Use

Letter questions routine exemptions, inquires about oversight

Regulations and Government

March 10, 2025

FAA Steps Up Safety Collaboration with Industry

Agency held a Call to Action with business and general aviation leaders

Safety

March 10, 2025

VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement

Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2025

MedAire Launches Aviation Security Awareness Course

Basic training is intended to raise security awareness among aviation professionals

Security

March 3, 2025

Web Manuals Offers Aviation Documentation Training

Academy+ option provides product training on a subscription basis

Regulations and Government

March 3, 2025

Viola Sees Expansion at VAI, More Work To Do

Vertical Aviation International leader prepares to embark on new role at GAMA

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2025

AINsight: An Eye-opening Lesson on Eye-to-wheel Height

Global 5000 accident exposes major safety issues

Safety

February 28, 2025

SWA 737 Goes Around after Midway Runway Incursion 

Incident took place after a Flexjet Challenger crossed the active runway while the airliner was landing

Safety

February 26, 2025

U.S. Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose ATC Privatization

Industry groups expressed concern about spate of recent accidents

ATC

February 20, 2025

Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters

Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation

Charter & Fractional

February 20, 2025

Merlin and Quikjet Team on Pilot Fatigue Study

Results could inform development of Merlin's autonomous flight control system

Avionics

February 19, 2025

Aerox Expands O2 Services with Omnigas Acquisition

Deal adds MRO capabilities for oxygen and fire-suppression systems

Safety

February 18, 2025

Hundreds of FAA Employees Drawn into Mass Layoffs

Both PASS and NATCA said their members were affected

Regulations and Government

February 17, 2025

Lawmakers Call For ‘Intense Focus’ on ATC Upgrades, Hiring

House T&I Committee Democrats highlight urgent need to prioritize FAA reauthorization implementation

Safety

February 14, 2025

NATA CS Launches Safety Management System with AI

The SMS supports regulatory compliance for operators

Safety

February 13, 2025

ACSF To Host SMS Workshops with Symposium

Workshops will delve into regulatory requirements, managing risk, and using data

Safety

February 10, 2025