Safety

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Safety

New Bizav Coalition To Share Covid Safety Practices

The CleanFlying Coalition founded by FlightAware aims to promote the safety of business aviation in the post-Covid world
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Avionics

Daher Certifies HomeSafe Autoland in TBM 940

Daher has received both FAA and EASA approval of its HomeSafe emergency autoland system on its TBM 940.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Leader Says Airline Passengers Must Wear Face Masks

FAA deputy administrator Daniel Elwell said a recovery in airline traffic depends heavily on passengers consistently following Covid-19 safety measures.
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Safety

Amid Covid Surge, Grand Bahama is Shut Down

After recently reopening its borders, the Bahamas will lock down Grand Bahama Island after experiencing a surge in Covid cases.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker Offers Expedited Pre-trip Covid Testing

Paramount Business Jets is providing the tests through a new partnership with The COVID Consultants.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jetcraft Taps F/List for MicroShield 360 Applications

The business jet brokerage is the launch customer for an interiors specialist's treatment program.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Grafts Cybersecurity Onto Certification Standards

New EASA cybersecurity standards include helicopters.
Safety

Bombardier Safety Standdown Going Virtual for 2020

Bombardier's Safety Standdown 2020, originally slated for August 25 to 27 in Wichita, will be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Safety

VisionSafe EVAS STC'd for Embraer Bizjet Models

VisionSafe's EVAS is approved for Embraer Legacy 600/650 and Phenoms, while work is underway on the Lineage and Praetor models.
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Safety

Iran Says Air Defense System Failings Caused PS752 Shootdown

An initial report by Iran's civil aviation organization indicated that a realignment of an air defense system outside Tehran triggered a chain of errors.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Laserer Gets Federal Prison

A California man who lasered a sheriff’s helicopter in 2017 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Airport Promotes Contactless Travel

The UK private aviation gateway is mitigating the risk of Covid-19 infection by minimizing contact and using protective equipment.
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Accidents

U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.
Rotorcraft

Congressmen Continue Push for Safer Helo Fuel Tanks

Two Colorado congressman are continuing push for mandatory crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) in all helicopter air ambulances.
Regulations and Government

UK Eases Quarantine Rules for Some Countries

The delayed review of the UK's contentious quarantine policy eases requirements for 59 countries, but not for travelers from the U.S. and many others.
Safety

Insurer Recognizes Wyvern Safety Leader Program

Axa XL, the property and casualty and specialty risk division of insurance provider Axa, has recognized Wyvern’s Safety Leader Training Course.
Safety

VistaJet Equips Fleet with Telemedicine

To further protect the safety of its crews and passengers, VistaJet is equipping its Global fleet with state-of-the-art telemedicine devices.
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Safety

Coronavirus Brings Cabin Humidity Levels into Question

Adding humidity to dry indoor air, especially in aircraft cabins, offers a compelling solution to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Safety

NATA's Covid-19 Clean Standard Gains Traction

After a launch in mid-June NATA's Safety 1st Clean program has reached 50 members.
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Regulations and Government

As Europe Prepares To Reopen, EBAA Urges Consistency

With Europe moving towards relaxing its restrictions on Covid-19 travel, EBAA is advocating a concerted and consistent approach.
Aircraft

Industry Groups Urge More Fuel Contamination Vigiliance

With thousands of airliners idled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's chilling effect on travel, microbial fuel contamination is a key concern.
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Safety

MEBAA Still Planning Dubai Bizav Show in December

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is planning to proceed with its 2020 show in Dubai in December.
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Aircraft

Airbus Demonstrates Autonomous Flight with ATTOL Project

An Airbus A350-1000 widebody airliner achieved fully autonomous taxi, takeoff, and landings in a series of test flights.
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Rotorcraft

Aaron Brings Helicopter Upset Training to Southern Utah

Chuck Aaron's helicopter upset and instrument training coming to Southern Utah University.
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Safety

AINsight: Flight Deck No Place for Political Debates

When you are out flying the line, have a strategy ready to change-up the conversation if it turns political.
Safety

NYC-area States Impose Covid Travel Regulations

Travelers to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut now have new Covid-19 quarantine rules to follow.
Airlines

IATA Presses For Alternatives to Quarantines and Travel Bans

Travelers are as concerned about being quarantined as they are about catching the Covid virus, according to new IATA research.
Safety

Daher Expands TBM App Safety Features

Daher has released Version 4 of its Me & My TBM app, and pilots can now get full reports on their flight via email.
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Safety

Bahamas To Reopen with Covid Test Requirements

In an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, the Bahamian government will require negative swab test results for arriving visitors.
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Safety

Study: Random Boarding Could Reduce Virus Exposure

Four universities collaborated on research that looked at 16,000 scenarios and found that random board proved effective in lowering exposure.
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