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FSF, NBAA Issue Call for Papers for Bizav Safety Event

Almost any topic designed to improve business aviation safety will be considered.

August 31, 2015

SAFO Addresses Jet Braking Margins on Wet Runways

The typical 15-percent safety margin might not be enough for stopping on wet runways, says the FAA.

August 29, 2015

Fourth Beechjet 400A Flameout Mirrors Past Issues

Both engines flamed out at 44,800 feet while the crew started a descent through a maturing convective storm cell.

August 17, 2015

NBAA To Offer Weather Charting Webinar on Wednesday

The event is aimed at helping business aviation professionals refresh or enhance their weather operational knowledge of charts.

August 16, 2015

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FAA Updates De-icing Holdover Times Guidance

Updated guidelines cover Type II, III and IV de-icing fluids.

August 16, 2015

California Repair Station Faces FAA Penalty

Leading Edge failed to conduct drug-and-alcohol tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions, contends the FAA.

August 15, 2015

Ph.D Candidate Seeks Input on Mx Tech Decision-Making

The study’s goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time and money spent reworking aircraft discrepancies.

August 15, 2015

JetSuite Joins Aviation Safety Action Program

Participation in ASAP allows pilots, mechanics and dispatchers to report safety issues without fear of repercussion.

August 11, 2015

UAS Expands in Asia Pacific, Targets Americas

Trip support company expands APAC offer and provides a real-life case study for students studying for Masters at New York business school.

August 11, 2015

Wildlife Strike Reports Continue to Increase

47 percent of wildlife strikes were reported in the most recent four-year period.

August 10, 2015

IASS Early Bird Rates Extended Until August 21

A $200 discount is available to those who register now for the November event.

August 10, 2015

Expert Commission Advises Brazil’s Congress on New Air Law

Brazil’s Senate has appointed a committee of specialists to propose an updated legal code governing the aviation sector in the country.

Regulations and Government

August 10, 2015

Update on 3rd-class Medical Disappoints AirVenture Pilots

The Meet the Administrator forum at EAA AirVenture 2015 offered no relief for pilots seeking to fly without a third-class medical certificate.

Air Traffic Controller Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Jeffrey Evagues is ordered to pay more than $235,000 in restitution after admitting to altering employee time and attendance records.

Research Compares Pilot Safety Culture East vs. West

Study finds Western pilots more satisfied with just culture safety approach, while Eastern pilots more hesitant to share information.

Torqued: We’ve Got the Safety Videos. Now How Do We Get Anyone to Watch Them?

Organizations can produce all the training materials they want, but the information is useless until it gets into the right hands.

AAIB: Saab 2000 Crew Fought Autopilot

The pilot believed the aircraft was not responding as expected to control inputs after it was struck by lightning.

ERAU To Hold Online Accident Investigation Course

Course covers accident investigation process from field investigation through delivery of the final report.

ALPA’s White Paper Targets Drones and Safety

ALPA wants drones to carry the same type of collision avoidance technology demanded of current commercial and general aviation aircraft.

Eyewear Intended To Defend Against Laser Attacks

The number of laser attacks on aircraft is on the rise.

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