Safety

In less than three years, HeliOffshore has transformed the offshore helicopter industry's approach to safety.

Even though rule will be in effect individual state approvals must be given before turbine single operations in instrument conditions can actually begin.

PHI, Sikorsky and Metro Aviation have partnered to develop real-time HUMS.

There were 406 total accidents (jets and turboprops) between 2010 and 2016.

Communicating with local drone operators is helping Carilion Clinic's Lifeguard helicopter EMS program reduce the number of drone encounters.

The senior program manager at L-3 Link Simulation and Training has dedicated his career to flight safety and pilot more thantraining.

The award recognizes the two pilots’ work on the Copper King Fire in Montana during the summer of 2016.

The search-and-rescue program is being recognized for its advancements in helicopter use during missions.

The award recognizes Smith's dedication to helicopter safety throughout his career as a pilot, instructor and safety program manager.

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.

In one instance, an ADS-B OUT system ground test created a false airborne target that generated a TCAS resolution advisory on an airliner on approach.

A new Thai aviation law should take effect before the end of 2017, modernizing the country's regulatory structures.

LifeLine Response uses global imagery, communication tools and proprietary algorithms to provide safety and security alerts.

The Traffic Flow Management Convective Forecast will have a look and feel that is similar to the CDM Convective Forecast Product that it is replacing.

There were 106 helicopter accidents in 2016, including 17 fatal accidents—a 12 percent decrease year-over-year.

Rule allows pilots of airplanes with enhanced flight vision systems to fly certain IFR approaches all the way to landing “in lieu of natural vision”

The new chauffeurs will work in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Los Angeles.

The aviation industry made some strides last year, but there remains plenty of room for improvement.

At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.

Hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone would be added to the FAA’s urine testing requirements for commercial pilots and aircraft mechanics.

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.

session will focus on the latest research and developments on topics that over the years have led to numerous helicopter accidents and pilot deaths.

The NTSB issued an urgent recommendation concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T Cheyennes that might lead to arcing and fires.

The disaster-preparedness event highlighted Santa Monica Airport's status as critical infrastructure in southern California.

Helicopters are particularly vulnerable to these attacks.

Alert Service Bulletin from Sikorsky calls for a special one-time inspection of the tail rotor and bearing assemblies.

The Cav Ice Protection SLD Guard technology can be retrofitted to any type of existing ice-protection system.

Part 135 and Part 91 customers will recieve a $200 discount towards the purchase of a new Hot-Stop L Evo bag when they turn in a competitor's bag.

It is time for authorities to tackle head on the misperception that electing to go-around is embarrassing for pilots.