Safety

Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

Universal Avionics is now an approved North American service provider for Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System.

The NTSB is looking into a "reported trim issue" that occurred before Challenger 300 N300ER experienced an in-flight upset that killed a passenger.

Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.

5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.

Adoption of flight operations quality assurance post flight analysis by single-pilot jet operators can help drive safety improvements.

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.

Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.

Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.

The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.

Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.

An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.

NATA is partnering with FBO management software provider X-1FBO on the launch of a conference aimed at the service provider industry.

Flight automation specialist Reliable Robotics is conducting a feasibility study into how military transport aircraft could fly without a pilot on board.

Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.