Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Accidents

NTSB Cites Wind, Unstabilized Approach in CL601 Fatal

Weather at the time of the accident “was near or in exceedance of the aircraft’s maximum tailwind and crosswind component for landing.”
Engines

Casebank Showcasing Troubleshooting Software

Installed on G500/ G600; will communicate with P&WC engines
Safety

Airborne Li-ion Fires a Growing Threat

Li-ion battery fires can emit toxic, highly-flammable, ether-based vapors and smoke that can quickly reduce visibility in an aircraft.
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Safety

Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP

Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements

Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.
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Safety

Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup

The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.
Safety

Baldwin Aviation Rolls Out Automated Safety Risk Profile

QuickRisk Safety Profile is among a number of initiatives underway as Baldwin expands safety-information sharing efforts.
Safety

Dynamic Curtailment Added to APG iPreFlight App

The new feature enables operators to account for changes in center of gravity during flight.
Safety

Universal App now Features SMS Support

The global trip support provider has partnered with AviationManuals for a seamless addition to its uvGO application
Safety

New Corp Flight Cert from Argus

Upgrades to Prism SMS and TraqPak FBO also unveiled
Safety

Containment Kits Protect Against Lithium Battery Fires

Containment Kits Protect Against Lithium Battery Fires
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Safety

The Business Case for Safety Management Systems

Convincing the executive suite that safety pays dividends.
Safety

Flight Technicians increase in numbers

Armed with a toolbox, these techs travel with the aircraft and serve in the cabin, too.
Accidents

Airport Staff, ATC, Pilots Implicated in Fatal Falcon Crash

The jet lifted off the runway at about 134 knots, but a moment later the right wing and right landing gear hit the snowplow before the airplane crashed.
Safety

Global Aerospace To Offer UPRT and LOC-I Benefits

Through its new partnership with Prevailance Aerospace, the insurance provider is enhancing its SM4 Safety Program.
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Rotorcraft

Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.
Regulations and Government

TSB Repeats Call for Voice, Data Recorders on Bizjets

Only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers must have a cockpit voice recorder.
Regulations and Government

Weight-and-Balance Curtailment Added To iPreFlight App

real-time curtailment feature allows operators to comply with the guidelines in FAA Advisory Circular 120-27E.
Safety

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet
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Charter & Fractional

CBAA Leads Fight against Fatigue Rules

CBAA said that its Subpart 703 on-demand air-taxi members will be “severely” affected by Transport Canada’s impending proposed flight and duty time rules.
Accidents

Bizav Accidents Decline in First Nine Months

Number of accidents involving turbine business airplane operations worldwide fell more than 30 percent versus the same period last year.
Rotorcraft

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.
Aircraft

HUD/EVS for Midsize Legacys Gets Trio of Approvals

Operators equipped with the HGS/EVS system can fly specially approved approaches at airports around the world and use lower approach minimums.
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Charter & Fractional

EASA Proposal Aims To Reduce Runway Excursions

Proposal would increase the required landing distances for turbine business airplanes by allowing these aircraft to use a landing factor of 80 percent.
Safety

ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor

Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.
Regulations and Government

IS-BAO Approved for TCO-SMS Applications in Europe

The European TCO regulation requires applicants to have an approved safety management system.
Safety

Torqued: GA Flying in the Age of Drones

The age of drones is upon us. Safety is paramount.
Safety

Bombardier Celebrates Safety Standdown 20th Anniversary

More than 9,000 aviation industry professionals have attended the free Bombardier Safety Standdown.
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Safety

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.
Safety

Bizav 'Has Long Way To Go on Safety,' Says NBAA Chief

The Safety Standdown is an opportunity “to for us to move beyond the reactive, find ways to use the data to identify challenges and mitigate them."
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