Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Aircraft

FAA: No More Issues Putting PC-12s on Part 135 Tickets

The issue arose when FSDOs had differing interpretations of FAR 135.163(f), which outlines electrical power requirements for single-engine aircraft.
Accidents

Fatal GA Accident Rate in France Sharply Reduced

Last year, 37 people died in 30 crashes of GA airplanes, microlights and helicopters, compared with 64 deaths in 46 mishaps in 2015.
Safety

What Happens to Your Aircraft When You Aren't Watching It?

There are steps operators can take to help ensure the safety of their aircraft when it's out of their hands.
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Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. GIV Owners Have 36 Months To Retrofit Gust Locks

Action stems from NTSB safety recommendation outlined in its final report of the GIV that crashed on takeoff from Massachusett’s Bedford-Hanscom Field.
Safety

Episode 01: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 1

On May 16th, 2013, instrument-rated pilot Tim Valentine flew his Cirrus SR22 into a thunderstorm—this is the story of how he survived.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Recommends Committed-to-stop Point for Landings

The InFO was prompted by a Hawker 800A that crashed while attempting a go-around more than 17 seconds after touchdown on a 5,500-foot runway.
Accidents

First In-service HondaJet Incident: Overrun at MDW

The pilot and five passengers on board were not injured during the mishap.
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Regulations and Government

UK, Norway Regulators Ready To Lift Super Puma Ban

Conditions for return to flight focus around a second-stage planet gear in the epicyclic module of the main rotor gearbox.
FBOs

Clay Lacy BFI Gets First North American IS-BAH Stage II

Thus far only four locations worldwide have reached Stage II of the voluntary SMS-based set of industry best practices for ground handling providers.
Regulations and Government

LOC-I Training To Be Added To EASA Licensing

Mandates aim to make pilots more skilled in coping with aircraft upsets.
Safety

Torqued: Professionalism, Integrity and Videotape

It's important to do the right thing even when people aren't watching, and now everyone is watching…and recording.
Accidents

U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatal Accidents Up in 1H17

Fifteen died in eight crashes of business turboprops and jets in the first six months of this year.
Accidents

Former Avantair DOM Sentenced for Obstructing NTSB, FAA

Received eight months of house arrest, three years of probation and a $2,000 fine for obstructing the NTSB and FAA during an accident investigation.
Regulations and Government

EASA Publishes Safety Info on Wake Vortex

The bulletin concludes with illustrations that show various scenarios of wake turbulence encounters and recommended avoidance techniques.
Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas MRO the Latest To Join Advent's eABS Network

Specializing in King Air maintenance, Hampton Aviation at Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport will now sell and install Advent's new anti-skid brakes.
Safety

Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones

Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
Aircraft

Airbus Formally Commits to Deployable Flight Recorder

Signs partnership deal with L3 Technologies and DRS Leonardo to place devices on Airbus airliners
Safety

Vintage Fighters Put Ejection Seats To the Test

Ejection seat leader Martin-Baker keeps a pair of classic Gloster Meteor jets on its test team.
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Avionics

Orolia Showcases Distress Tracking ELT

Company participates in European Commission panel discussion at the show
Maintenance and Modifications

Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product

A320 seen as initial platform.
Regulations and Government

SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards

Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
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Accidents

Upset Prevention Training Offers Huge Safety Gains

Preventing loss-of-control accidents dictates further pilot training but opinions differ still and few have had any training yet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Receives EASA Nod on eABS Braking System

The Oklahoma systems integrator expects to add Canada and Australia to its list of approvals shortly.
Accidents

Saturday's Beechjet Flameout Marks Fifth in Type

Jet diverted and safely landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after experiencing a left engine flameout over Pennsylvania.
Safety

Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) 2017

Human factors, UAVs and cyber security take center stage in the quest for bizav safety.
Safety

Pirep Process Has Room For Improvement, NTSB Study Finds

Both controllers and pilots could do more to ensure that operators have the most relevant, up-to-date information.
FBOs

Sky Valet Starts Off IS-BAH Stage II Validations

The location at France's Cannes Mandelieu Airport was the first European FBO to achieve Stage I registration two years ago.
Safety

AsBAA, Bombardier to Hold Safety Seminar

The two organizations will hold a joint Safety Seminar at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on June 16, 2017.
Safety

APG Adds Dynamic Curtailment to W&B Calculations

Dynamic curtailment is an important factor for larger business jets where passengers and equipment move around during flight.
Regulations and Government

The Air Law Firm Celebrates First Year with New Hires

Rob Mellor joins the firm as senior associate and Pam Chambers as consultant.