Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

NASA Testing GA CFIT Avoidance Technology

iGCAS offers both an audible and visual warning of approaching terrain.

Safety

July 25, 2015

FAA Proposes Penalty Against MayaAir

The company flew its Beechjet 400A on five flights when it was out of specification for commercial ops, says the FAA.

Safety

July 25, 2015

EAA Launches $25,000 Safety Innovation Competition

The annual competition is designed to tackle the general aviation fatal action rate, with a focus this year on loss-of-control.

Safety

July 24, 2015

USAIG Adds Safety 1st Courses to Performance Vector

Safety 1st includes line services curricula developed through collaboration with NATA members and industry experts.

Safety

July 23, 2015

Videos

Comments Sought on Bird-strike Certification Revisions

Notice is based on findings from an FAA/industry working group, recent and upgraded bird-strike statistics, and NTSB recommendations made in 2009.

Regulations and Government

July 22, 2015

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.

Avionics

July 20, 2015

Jepp Updates Methodology for Airport Operating Minimums

The changes reflects the ongoing international efforts to harmonize AOM around the world.

Safety

July 18, 2015

What To Expect During Opposite Direction Approaches

The new guidelines are the result of a national review of the procedures.

Safety

July 18, 2015

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline

Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.

Rotorcraft

July 17, 2015

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.

Safety

July 17, 2015

FSF Holding Safety Data Collection Focus Groups

Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) workshops being held in Asia-Pacic and Pan-America.

Regulations and Government

July 14, 2015

ATSB Publishes Ag Flying Review

The agricultural flying sector recorded only 13 accidents from May 2014 to April 2015.

Safety

July 13, 2015

FSF Benefit Dinner Set for July 30

Annual event raises $100,000 to support the Global Safety Information Project.

Safety

July 11, 2015

Flight Path Management: Old Issue, New Incident

The crew was too low an a visual approach but later landed safely on an instrument approach.

Safety

July 11, 2015

Safety Standdown U.S.A. Dates Set; Registration Opens

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that its 19th annual Safety Standdown U.S.A. will take place October 6 to 8 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita.

Safety

July 9, 2015

ERAU's Flight Training Dept. Earns IS-BAO Stage 1 Badge

University’s Daytona Beach campus flight training department become first flight training organization in U.S. to earn distinction.

Safety

July 8, 2015

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.

Accidents

July 6, 2015

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.

Safety

July 4, 2015

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.

Safety

July 4, 2015

FAA, Industry Summit Focuses on GA Fatal Accident Rate

The FAA remains focused on working with industry to curb leading fatal accident causes, such as loss of control.

Safety

July 2, 2015

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

NASA Testing GA CFIT Avoidance Technology

iGCAS offers both an audible and visual warning of approaching terrain.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against MayaAir

The company flew its Beechjet 400A on five flights when it was out of specification for commercial ops, says the FAA.

EAA Launches $25,000 Safety Innovation Competition

The annual competition is designed to tackle the general aviation fatal action rate, with a focus this year on loss-of-control.

USAIG Adds Safety 1st Courses to Performance Vector

Safety 1st includes line services curricula developed through collaboration with NATA members and industry experts.

Videos

More Articles

Comments Sought on Bird-strike Certification Revisions

Notice is based on findings from an FAA/industry working group, recent and upgraded bird-strike statistics, and NTSB recommendations made in 2009.

Safe Flight Angle-of-Attack Indicator Certified

AoA information now available for FAR Part 23 aircraft.

Jepp Updates Methodology for Airport Operating Minimums

The changes reflects the ongoing international efforts to harmonize AOM around the world.

What To Expect During Opposite Direction Approaches

The new guidelines are the result of a national review of the procedures.

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline

Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.

Aircraft Laser Hits on the Rise

More than 2,700 laser-strike incidents have been reported so far this year.

FSF Holding Safety Data Collection Focus Groups

Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) workshops being held in Asia-Pacic and Pan-America.

ATSB Publishes Ag Flying Review

The agricultural flying sector recorded only 13 accidents from May 2014 to April 2015.

FSF Benefit Dinner Set for July 30

Annual event raises $100,000 to support the Global Safety Information Project.

Flight Path Management: Old Issue, New Incident

The crew was too low an a visual approach but later landed safely on an instrument approach.

Safety Standdown U.S.A. Dates Set; Registration Opens

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that its 19th annual Safety Standdown U.S.A. will take place October 6 to 8 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita.

ERAU's Flight Training Dept. Earns IS-BAO Stage 1 Badge

University’s Daytona Beach campus flight training department become first flight training organization in U.S. to earn distinction.

No Fatal Business Jet Accidents in First Half of Year

According to AIN research, N-numbered business jets had not seen a fatal-free first half since 2009.

FAA Inspector Sentenced for Carrying a Firearm

In January he flew from ATL to LGA in the jumpseat with an undeclared firearm in his possession.

TSB Speaks Out on Injuries to Lap-Held Children

Canada's safety board is seeking data to determine the extent of injuries to children held in their parents' laps on commerical flights.

FAA, Industry Summit Focuses on GA Fatal Accident Rate

The FAA remains focused on working with industry to curb leading fatal accident causes, such as loss of control.

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