Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Safety

Argus International Introduces Free Traqpak Module for FBOs

Argus uses big data to increase aviation safety in a variety of markets and it is paying off with big growth and greater safety.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Receives FAA Safety Certifications

The Savannah airframer now has steep-approach capability on the G650, and EFVS landing and rollout approval on the G280
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Regulations and Government

Wyvern and AeroEx Form a Union of Compliance

Wyvern and AeroEx join forces for a global aviation standard
Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Launches EFVS Compliance Package

EFVS package provides flight departments with a comprehensive manual and completed LOA application.
Aircraft

Dassault Intros Falcon Perf on iPad

App enables Falcon pilots to easily calculate compliant takeoff and landing performance
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Charter & Fractional

BACA Grows Membership, Ups Campaign Against Illegal Charter

Fresh campaign aims to educate travellers about the dangers of not using legitimate charter operators who comply with strict regulations.
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Accidents

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.
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Safety

UAS-specific Weather Data Lacking

Industry expert calls for improvement of micro weather data and analytics
FBOs

FBO Partners Adds Safety Program Management Option

The FBO consultancy, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, has added industry veteran Patrick Moylan to run the new division.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Adviser: Following Procedure Not Just AMT Problem

At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations.
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Safety

FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.
Rotorcraft

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.
Safety

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
Safety

FAA Issues Venezuela Emergency Order

All flight operations of U.S. aircraft are prohibited in Venezuela airspace, except those above FL260.
Accidents

Pilots Reported ‘AC Voltage’ Issue before Fatal Crash

Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers

EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers
Accidents

AINsight: Airplanes Crash for a Reason

Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.
Accidents

Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter

The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Emergency AD Issued for CJs with Tamarack Winglets

EASA Emergency AD for Cessna CJs with Tamarack winglets requires deactivating the active load-alleviating system before continued flight.
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Safety

APG Adds Flight Planning with iPreFlight Genesis

APG is growing its services with the addition of flight planning to its performance app.
Maintenance and Modifications

AsBAA Helps To Broaden Bizav Vision Across Region

The Asian Business Aviation Association has broadened its representation further across the region from its Hong Kong beginnings.
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Rotorcraft

Checkride Goes Bad for Bell 212 Crew

Incorrect throttle setting suspected in hard landing of Bell 212 during training exercise
Safety

GA Groups Reopen Survey To Get Picture of GA in Europe

Initial survey results show flight schools and flying clubs log the most flying hours, while 10 percent of aircraft are registered in a different nation.
Airports

FAA Proposes To Ease High-airport O2 Requirements

The FAA has proposed amending aircraft pressurization/oxygen systems to accommodate operations at airports with elevations at or above 8,000 feet msl.
Safety

GWBAA Safety Standdown To Look At CPDLC, New Entrants

The 13th Annual Safety Standdown followed the regional association's first open house event that drew 300 attendees and a range of bizjets on display.
Accidents

Fatal Mishap Mars 1Q19 U.S. Bizjet Accident Stats

The March 18 fatal crash of an IAI Westwind on final approach claimed the lives of its two pilots.
Rotorcraft

CHC Helicopter Opens Safety Summit Early Registration

The CHC Safety and Quality Summit is in its 15th year.
Regulations and Government

Safety Alert Addresses TALPA Procedures

A n FAA safety alert provides information to FAR Part 25 airplane operators on the safety benefits of using a takeoff and landing performance assessment.
Rotorcraft

PHI International Implementing Risk-monitoring Software

The helicopter services company will use Coruson real-time risk monitoring software.
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Safety

In Wake of Max Crashes, Congress Steps up FAA Scrutiny

House transportation leaders create a whistleblower page, call for an OIG investigation, and seek a third-party review.