Safety

However, the number of non-fatal accidents of N-numbered business jets has improved significantly this year, decreasing by 87.5 percent.

Reduced visibility in nighttime foggy conditions led the flight crew to line up along right edge of runway.

FAA deputy administrator Mike Whitaker met with general aviation organizations to review collaborative efforts to curb fatal accident rate.

The safety alert, one of a series aimed at improving the general aviation accident rate, comes in advance of this year's Sun 'n Fun.

Move allows consumers to perform due diligence on aircraft charter operators when checking availability and price online at SimpleCharters.com.

New guide provides science-based best practices to address fatigue in business aviation.

The recently introduced Master Aviator certification program is among a number of advanced training offerings FSI had added during its 65-year history.

Aircraft pilots, ATC personnel and others reported 583 possible hazardsor encounters with UASs in U.S. airspace between August 22 and January 31.

Proposed changes establish a new ditching certification methodology by which a target probability of capsize following a ditching can be determined.

Previous FAA standards for tower lighting allowed white and red steady-burning lights, the latter of which was found to attracts migratory birds.

According to the AAIB, the helicopter’s decreasing airspeed went unnoticed by the pilots until the helicopter was in a critically low-energy state.

The FAA and industry partners are working on the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing System for rotorcraft.

SkyVector's easy-to-interpret graphical drone notams–Drotams–will help pilots assess the impact of drone operations.

Legislative and technical methods have been proposed to let operators block aircraft identify on flight-tracking services.

Having an aircraft treated with pesticide prior to departure can be an easier way to meet new health requirements imposed countries such as Italy.

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?

Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

Designed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the new direct replacement fuel tank for the AS350 and EC130 will provided added safety in crash situations

Aviation safety hinges on continuing education and responsible decision-making.

The FAA’s advice is designed to help pilots avoid damage to skids from embedded lighting systems.

TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.

When the pitch angle increased rapidly, the pilot rolled the aircraft sharply to the right, applying a 40- to 80-degree bank angle for about 20 seconds.

Crew recovered control after trim popped free as airplane slowed for landing at Dallas Love Field.

The 'interim' prohibition does not affect bulk shipments of lithium batteries by cargo airlines, which concerns the Air Line Pilots Association.

Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.

New criteria allow for lower separation minimums for certain pairs of aircraft, taking into consideration wake turbulence-induced accidents.

Partnership combines Baldwin’s expertise in aviation safety data collection with SOS’s flight data management/flight operations quality assurance.