Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2015

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack

Safety

January 26, 2015

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.

Safety

January 25, 2015

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.

Safety

January 24, 2015

Videos

IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.

Safety

January 24, 2015

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2015

FAA To Alter Air Traffic Data Request Procedures

Pilot’s Bill of Rights Hyperlink to be Eliminated

Regulations and Government

January 20, 2015

Global 5000 Damaged in Philippines Runway Excursion

Large-cabin business jet departed the left side of the runway into wet, grassy terrain, collapsing the left main and nosewheel landing gear.

Accidents

January 20, 2015

Aviation Safety Question of the Week

NOAA Needs To Prepare for Near-term Satellite Data Gaps

There might not be enough time to develop the equipment necessary to prevent the data gaps, says the GAO.

Safety

January 18, 2015

Halaby Fellowship for Weather Research Announced

Application process open through February 28.

Safety

January 18, 2015

Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada

Airspace updates in eastern Canada will continue throughout this year

Safety

January 18, 2015

The Seven Best Technologies To Help Reduce Helicopter Accidents

Research shows these technologies have significantly reduced helicopter fatalities.

Rotorcraft

January 18, 2015

U.S. Helicopter Accident Numbers Lowest in 30 Years

Better risk management and improving safety culture credited for the positive trend.

Safety

January 16, 2015

Citation Loss of Control Points to Pilot and Equipment Failures

Faulty angle-of-attack sensor identified in CJ upset incident.

Accidents

January 14, 2015

Accidents: February 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Safety

January 14, 2015

Dutch ATC Provider Publishes Safety Performance Data

Dutch air navigation service provider LVNL is publishing information about ATC safety incidents on its website for the general public.

Safety

January 14, 2015

AIN Blog: U.S. Must Retain Leadership in Aviation Safety

I grew up in an era of U.S. pre-eminence in aviation and in the future of aviation, and I want to see us retain that position.

Safety

January 14, 2015

Study: Pilots Exposed to High Amounts of UVA Radiation in Flight

For roughly every hour of flight time at 30,000 feet, pilots are exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a 20-minute tanning-bed session.

Safety

January 13, 2015

Air Safety Institute Releases Forced-landing Survival Guide

“Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing” program was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association.

Safety

January 13, 2015

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea

The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)

This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack

Safety Investigators Call for Papers

ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.

ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea

NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.

Videos

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IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks

Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.

In-gearbox Sensor Detects Failures Earlier

In EASA-funded research project, Cranfield University successfully tests crack detection system at full scale.

FAA To Alter Air Traffic Data Request Procedures

Pilot’s Bill of Rights Hyperlink to be Eliminated

Global 5000 Damaged in Philippines Runway Excursion

Large-cabin business jet departed the left side of the runway into wet, grassy terrain, collapsing the left main and nosewheel landing gear.

Aviation Safety Question of the Week

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NOAA Needs To Prepare for Near-term Satellite Data Gaps

There might not be enough time to develop the equipment necessary to prevent the data gaps, says the GAO.

Halaby Fellowship for Weather Research Announced

Application process open through February 28.

Flight Planning Rule Changes for Canada

Airspace updates in eastern Canada will continue throughout this year

The Seven Best Technologies To Help Reduce Helicopter Accidents

Research shows these technologies have significantly reduced helicopter fatalities.

U.S. Helicopter Accident Numbers Lowest in 30 Years

Better risk management and improving safety culture credited for the positive trend.

Citation Loss of Control Points to Pilot and Equipment Failures

Faulty angle-of-attack sensor identified in CJ upset incident.

Accidents: February 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports

Dutch ATC Provider Publishes Safety Performance Data

Dutch air navigation service provider LVNL is publishing information about ATC safety incidents on its website for the general public.

AIN Blog: U.S. Must Retain Leadership in Aviation Safety

I grew up in an era of U.S. pre-eminence in aviation and in the future of aviation, and I want to see us retain that position.

Study: Pilots Exposed to High Amounts of UVA Radiation in Flight

For roughly every hour of flight time at 30,000 feet, pilots are exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a 20-minute tanning-bed session.

Air Safety Institute Releases Forced-landing Survival Guide

“Survive: Beyond the Forced Landing” program was developed in conjunction with the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association.

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