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AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.

January 11, 2016

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.

Regulations and Government

January 6, 2016

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.

January 6, 2016

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.

January 4, 2016

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Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.

December 30, 2015

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.

December 28, 2015

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.

December 22, 2015

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.

December 22, 2015

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.

December 21, 2015

ICAO Adopts 15-min. Interval Position Reporting

The new standard is the outcome of recommendations stemming from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

December 9, 2015

Have Simulator, Will Travel

Aircare International’s latest emergency training simulator is as close as you will ever want to get to a real in-flight emergency

December 9, 2015

Canada Developing Child-safety Measures for Aircraft

Recommendations stem from the TSB’s investigation into the crash of a Metro III on Dec. 22, 2012, in which an infant was killed.

Charter & Fractional

December 8, 2015

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.

Regulations and Government

December 8, 2015

NTSB Seminar To Focus on GA Safety in Washington

The seminar, to be held December 12, is the eighth in a series of GA safety seminars that NTSB has held.

December 7, 2015

Actor Morgan Freeman Unhurt in SJ30 Incident

Reports indicate that one of the SJ30’s tires blew shortly after takeoff from Fletcher Field in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at 3:04 p.m.

December 7, 2015

IFBOA Program Participants Earn Dividend

Members of the group's worker's compensation insurance program are set to share a more-than $3 million pot.

December 7, 2015

SAFO Addresses Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring Roles

The SAFO advises operators should explicitly define roles.

December 3, 2015

Aerolaser Helipad System Addresses Bird Hazards

UK CAA points to cases where as much as 90 percent of an offshore installation has been covered by guano.

December 3, 2015

Inspector To Probe FAA Oversight of U.S. Regional Carriers

An audit by the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation will look into how effectively FAA oversees regional airline operations.

December 3, 2015

Groups Stress Importance of Pilot Mental Health Fitness

Organizations said safe pilot performance during an entire career should be the “common aim” of professional pilots, aeromedical examiners and authorities.

December 1, 2015

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