Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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FAA Adopts AD on Tamarack Winglet Components

Directive mandates compliance with an April 2023 service bulletin

Safety

September 20, 2024

Garmin Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame

Co-founders Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were honored during the 60th annual ceremony of the NAHF

Avionics

September 17, 2024

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2024

NTSB Safety Alerts Emphasizes Proper Use of Aircraft Deicing Systems

Pilots told not to wait for ice accumulation before turning on deicing systems

Safety

September 11, 2024

Videos

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane

Safety

March 13, 2015

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Handling the Aftermath of a Plane Crash

Airports

February 23, 2015

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD

Elbit’s ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and SkyLens Wearable HUD

Avionics

November 21, 2014

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar

'Storm Chasing' with Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar

Avionics

September 11, 2014

More Articles

Sasemar Awards Another 5-year SAR Contract to Avincis

The Avincis fleet used for the SAR contract includes Leonardo AW139s and Airbus H225s

Rotorcraft

September 10, 2024

OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report

A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report

Avionics

September 9, 2024

Avincis Wins Spanish Maritime Search-and-rescue Contract

Portuguese operator has supported its Spanish client for more than 30 years

Rotorcraft

September 9, 2024

NTSB Urges Twin-piston Pilots To Prep for Engine Loss

NTSB said pilots must feather props in partial engine loss before the spinner slows too much

Safety

September 9, 2024

NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology

Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter

Avionics

September 9, 2024

ACSF Launches Audit Lite Program for Smaller Operators

IAS Lite ensures compliance with SMS requirements

Safety

September 3, 2024

Harrods Aviation Scores 1st IS-BAH Stage 3 in UK

The company demonstrated its embrace of SMS at both its Luton and Stansted locations

FBOs

September 3, 2024

Indian Air Force Drops AW119 Helicopter in Rescue Flight

Rotorcraft was stranded in mountains after carrying pilgrims to shrines

Safety

September 3, 2024

FAA Mandates SMS for Charter Operators—Now What?

While the SMS rule has strong support, safety advisors caution on implementation

Safety

September 3, 2024

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions

Regulations and Government

August 29, 2024

Indian Investigators Probe Causes of AW139 Helo Crash

Twin-engined rotorcraft had just undergone C check during maintenance visit

Accidents

August 27, 2024

Engine Failure Leads to Improved Inspection Process

Cracks occurred in an area that can't be seen without removing the spinner

Accidents

August 26, 2024

AINsight: Single-pilot/Second Pilot Optional

New concepts press the issue of single-pilot operations on jet transports

Safety

August 23, 2024

European Air Ambulance Adds Second Challenger 605

Operation now flies five jets to rescue individuals and in partnership with other organizations

Safety

August 22, 2024

FAA Issues First Artificial Intelligence Roadmap

31-page document recommends AI safety assurance strategies

Regulations and Government

August 21, 2024

Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft

A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests

Engines

August 21, 2024