Safety
News and information on safety procedures and concerns.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Safety
Weaponized ATC Calls Threaten African Air Safety
Aircraft receive conflicting transmissions as Somalia and Somaliland fight over airspace control
Airports
New Pavilion Aims to Raise Philippines' Aviation Profile
Clark International Airport offers plenty of space for aviation companies to grow
Engines
Emergency AD Cites New P&WC PT6 Power Turbine Blades
The AD requires removal of affected blades before further flight
Safety
ACSF Advocates for Safety Management Programs
The call comes after several recent private aviation accidents
Avionics
Avionics Manufacturers Explore New Interface and Safety Technologies
Avionics developments could also lead to simplified vehicle operations
Avionics
Honeywell Releases KHND Visual Approach in Time for Big Game
No letter of authorization is required to use these procedures
Safety
Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon
Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Safety
Taking Upset Recovery Training to New Heights
Flight Research International Trains in a Sabreliner and Impala
Safety
Web Manuals, Air Maestro Improve Digital Integration
Digital product specialists have worked together since 2021
Safety
European Workshop Tackles GNSS Jamming and Spoofing
The workshop identified key topics that need to be addressed to mitigate attacks
Safety
AINsight: Most Wanted Safety Improvements for Business Aviation
The NTSB retired its safety list, so AIN's safety/airmanship blogger came up with his own
Safety
EASA Lays Out Priorities in European Air Safety Plan
Latest safety plan includes 19 new rulemaking tasks
Accidents
All Safe after Pilot Lands Caravan on Virginia Highway
Copilot declared mayday minutes after takeoff
Accidents
Cause of Challenger's Uncommanded Flap Failure Unknown
Charter flight landed safely after departing Farnborough Airport
Safety
AviationManuals Sees 650% Jump in Ready Flight Subscribers
AviationManuals has also grown staff by 25 percent
Charter & Fractional
Fly Legal Day Will Focus Attention on Illegal Charter Flights
The group is urging more reporting of illegal charter activity
Accidents
Fatal Business Jet Accidents Climbed Steeply in 2023
Fatalities soared for U.S.-registered jets but decreased for non-U.S.-registered ones
Regulations and Government
How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality
Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground
Safety
Boeing Max 9 Depressurization Emergency Prompts Grounding
An Alaska Airlines flight landed safely after cabin depressurization at 16,000 feet
Safety
New Technologies Aim To Mitigate Inflight Smoke and Fire Events
Inflight smoke and fire events are increasing
Safety
FBO Partners Transitions Online Safety Officer Program to Polaris Aero
The move is part of FBO Partners' evolution into a pure FBO business consultancy
Training and Workforce
Global Aerospace Adds FlightSafety, GE to SM4 Program
Partnership allows policyholders to receive data-driven, scenario-based flight training
Safety
No Clues as to Status of Missing GIII
The GIII disappeared off radar seven minutes after taking off from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Safety
EASA Issues Updated Volcanic Ash Airspace Safety Bulletin
Flights have yet to be disrupted by Monday's volcanic eruption in Iceland
Safety
NTSB Retiring Most Wanted List
The year marks the end of a nearly 35-year run for the NTSB's Most Wanted List
Security
European Aviation Security Experts Join Forces
The security consultants support commercial and private aviation clients
Regulations and Government
EASA Appoints ATM Leader as New Executive Director
EASA's executive director is the direct counterpart to the FAA Administrator
