Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Safety

AINsight: Distraction Kills

All signs point to the world ending by touchscreen
Safety

Landsberg, Homendy Confirmations Fill NTSB Board

Landsberg brings a deep background in general aviation safety, while Homendy has pipeline and rail expertise.
Safety

Thales Hologarde To Provide Counter-UAS Ops at CDG

The system will prevent both accidental and nefarious intrusion around airports.
Safety

Tekever's AR5 soars over the sea

UK-based Tekever's AR5 drone already is providing long-duration maritime surveillance for the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Engines

NSC Testing Center Gains Momentum

New vibration and environmental testing center has added an important capability to the UK aerospace industry.
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Aircraft

Boeing's Glimpse into the Future: Hypersonics and eVTOLs

Boeing Next and HorizonX programs aim to drive innovations that will mean less driving for humans, and more efficeint transit.
Aircraft

IAI TaxiBots Are Heading To Delhi and Mumbai

TaxiBots are helping to "green" India's airports following agreement with KSU Aviation.
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Safety

EASA To Host Second GA Safety Conference

The November event will mark the second time the EASA annual safety conference has focused on general aviation.
Accidents

First Half U.S. Turbine Accident Fatalities Decline

The U.S. bizjet fleet saw just one fatal accident through the first six months of 2018..
Safety

SGS Adds IS-BAO Audits to Its Line-up

The global aviation safety company now has IS-BAO auditors based in the U.S. and Canada.
Safety

Big Data and Tech Featured at WAA Safety Day

The Westchester Aviation Association held its Third Annual Safety Day events on June 19, 20
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Regulations and Government

Former FAA-designated Representative Sentenced for Fraud

The former designated airworthiness representative plead guilty to charges that he "rubber stamped" aircraft part inspection forms.
Safety

RTCA Examines GPS Interference Training Impacts

A RTCA report details recommendations for better understanding GPS testing's impact on the NAS.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Amendments to Helo EMS Operations

The objective of the amendment is to have a “level playing field” for all European member states.
Safety

ALPA Urges Caution on Space Launch Integration

A recent space launch caused 563 flight delays and affected a 5,000 sq nm area.
Avionics

Operators Report Errors with TCAS Advisories

Reports of false TCAS indications and invalid resolution advisories have resulted in reduced separation and safety between aircraft.
Safety

Safety Pro: Psychology at Root of Procedural Lapses

Normalization of and rewards for improper behavior are among the reasons for willful violations.
Safety

AINsight: Rogue Pilots or Just Bad Procedures?

Procedural noncompliance currently is a top safety issue for the NBAA Safety Committee.
ATC

FSB: Mach Number Notam Compliance Low

This adjustment enables the ATC computer system to effectively probe flight plans and proactively offer more favorable routes.
Safety

Safety Advocates Highlight Need for Transition Training

The FAA Safety Teamnotes that the first 50 to 100 hours in a new aircraft type are particularly dangerous.
Safety

NBAA: Tips To Prevent Damage from Volcanic Ash

NBAA advises operators to alert ATC as soon as possible when volcanic ash is encountered.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: DUIs and Substance Treatment

The FAA's HIMS program can assist private and corporate pilots, not just airline pilots.
Rotorcraft

New HeliOffshore Videos Demonstrate Safety Enhancements

Key safety programs highlighted in the videos are approach path management guidelines, line operations safety audits, and flight crew operating manuals.
Airports

FAA: Teterboro Airport SID Deviations Continue

A New York Tracon letter to airmen details the procedure and provides steps operators should take to ensure compliance with the requirements.
Safety

Foldable Alphachocks Series 2 Hold Largest Aircraft

The new Series 2 Alphachocks hold up to 350 tonnes per wheel.
Avionics

King Air 350i/ER Get iTAWS

Integrated terrain awareness and warning system means no need for separate TAWS system.
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Safety

Do Notams Drive You Nuts?

The Notam system is broken, and Flight Service Bureau wants to help fix it.
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Safety

Air Support Partners with Osprey Flight Solutions

The agreement willl bring new risk analysis functionality to Air Support's PPS Flight Planning System.
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Safety

Chase Aviation Manager is FlightSafety's 100th Master Aviator

Master Aviator curriculum expands training beyond the fundamentals covered by initial and recurrent courses.
Charter & Fractional

BACA, EBAA Gray Charter Effort is 'First Step'

Industry associations are joining together as they say their members have had enough of there being no positive progres combatting gray charter.