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NTSB: 'Improper' Mx Caused Caravan Engine Failure

Post-accident examination of the engine revealed that all of the compressor turbine blades had separated.

November 2, 2015

Torqued: Is Gulfstream IV Crash Corporate Aviation’s Wakeup Call?

How does this incredibly experienced, long-time crew end up with a habitual failure to comply with checklists?

November 1, 2015

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.

October 29, 2015

Glasgow Police EC135 Crew Didn't React To Fuel Warnings

Both engines flamed out although usable fuel remained in the main tank of the Airbus Helicopters light twin.

October 23, 2015

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Quest Kodiak 100 Substantially Damaged in Takeoff Crash

Registered as N153RW, the single-engine turboprop was substantially damaged in the accident, which occurred in day VMC.

October 22, 2015

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.

October 18, 2015

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.

October 15, 2015

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.

October 15, 2015

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.

October 15, 2015

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.

October 14, 2015

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777

Regulations and Government

October 13, 2015

Bombardier Presents 2015 Cernan Safety Award to Barre

Captain Matt Barre was recognized for his safety efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard and Aflac corporate flight department.

October 13, 2015

Bolen: Safety Efforts Must Involve Govt. Cooperation

Bolen reiterates NBAA's pledge to comply with the NTSB's recommendation on bizav compliance, saying government cooperation key to improving safety.

October 12, 2015

EASA Informs Operators of Russian Missile Hazard

Safety agency stops short of issuing specific recommendations

October 12, 2015

NTSB: BA 777 Suffered Uncontained Engine Failure

HPC failure shed fragments that breached engine case and cowling

October 7, 2015

FAA Takes More Cooperative Approach to Aviation Safety

Agency's new “compliance philosophy" will enhance the ability to find safety problems before they result in an incident or accident.

October 6, 2015

Fatality-free 2015 U.S. Bizjet Accident Streak Ends

N-numbered business jets and turboprops still have incurred fewer accidents year-over-year.

October 6, 2015

Deliberate Descent Below DH Led To Learjet Fatal

Accident caused by the crew "initiating and continuing a descent in IMC below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment."

October 6, 2015

'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot To Speak at NBAA 2015

November 18 appearance will mark the second time Sullenberger has spoken at an NBAA event.

October 5, 2015

APS Joins USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Initiative

USAIG will cover the tuition for one pilot to attend the course at APS’s Phoenix or Dallas locations.

September 27, 2015

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