Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January

Regulations and Government

December 18, 2024

Business Aviation Security and Safety Experts Join Forces

Partners say the industry has "a significant security shortfall."

Safety

December 17, 2024

NTSB Prelim Points To Distraction in Bizjet Collision

Hawker crew did not respond to controller’s orders

Accidents

December 17, 2024

Avinicis Plans New Emergency Air Service Training Center

Portugal-based operator has a fleet of around 220 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

Training and Workforce

December 17, 2024

Videos

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

More Articles

FAA Calls on General Aviation Operators To Adopt SMS

New InFO document cites an ICAO standard and EASA requirements

Safety

December 16, 2024

FAA and EASA Recommit To Collaborate on Aviation Safety

Declaration of Intent signed a month ahead of the new U.S. administration taking office

Safety

December 11, 2024

IBAC Adds Luxaviation to its Industry Partner Program

Business aviation services group is 19th company to join program

Safety

December 11, 2024

Qatar Executive Selects MedAire360 for Charter Fleet 

Company's Gulfstream G700 jet is latest to be equipped

Safety

December 11, 2024

MedAire Expands MidEast Bizav Security, Health Services

Flight crew mental health is an important facet of operational safety

Safety

December 10, 2024

Vita Rescue System Hoist Is Qualified by U.S. Army

Testing was also conducted by the Air Force

Rotorcraft

December 6, 2024

Aviation Community Celebrates ICAO's 80-year Milestone

ICAO was founded through a convention signed in December 1944

Safety

December 6, 2024

FAA Revises Human External Cargo Fall Protection Policy

ANSI standards will impose a more uniform framework

Rotorcraft

December 5, 2024

Former FAA Safety Champion Nicholas Sabatini Dies

Sabatini helped usher in the 'just culture' concept

Safety

December 5, 2024

Joby's Flight Academy Wins FAA Approval

FAA also approves Joby's voluntary safety management system

Training and Workforce

December 3, 2024

Aviation Community Steps Up on Mental Health

Industry/FAA joint report was released and FAA has updated guidance and training

Training and Workforce

December 2, 2024

NTSB Probes Top Safety Concerns in Part 135

Safety board pushes for certified dispatcher in Part 135

Safety

December 2, 2024

AINsight: FOD for Thought

Foreign objects can lead to serious aircraft incidents and accidents

Safety

November 26, 2024

Standards, Training Key To Avoiding Runway Excursions

Wet/contaminated runways are the most common factor in runway excursions

Safety

November 21, 2024

Nimbl Integrates with Airplane Manager To Boost Efficiency

Airplane Manager syncs with Nimbl for better flight ops

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 20, 2024

In Multi-generational Workplace, Communication Is Key

Panelists at the Bombardier Safety Standdown agreed that communication is essential to safety

Safety

November 19, 2024