Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Airports

Controp Develops Airfield Safety Systems

Controp from Israel has partnered with Pharovision to develop and test an electro-optic wildlife tracking system to enhance airfield safety.
Safety

Honeywell’s ATM Division Progresses in Asia-Pacific

SmartPath, SmartRunway and SmartLanding are all in demand, says Honeywell.
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Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

The FSF scheduled safety workshops in Singapore, Asia and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2016 to progress the Global Safety Information Project.
Safety

Advent Anti-skid Brakes STC'd for 300-series King Airs

Company is also working on STCs for the King Air B200, Pilatus PC-12/12NG and Beechcraft T-6B/C.
Safety

Indonesia Introduces Aging Aircraft Ban

New Indonesian Aging Aircraft Rule Seen as Cosmetic Exercise
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Regulations and Government

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New rule will require reporting ACAS Resolution Advisories when they are "necessary to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft.”
Airlines

Korean Authorities Issue Safety Warnings to Budget Carriers

Notices follow two 'isolated' incidents involving cabin depressurization
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Safety

BTC Provides Travel Guidance on Zika Virus Risk

The World Health Organization designated the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern.
Safety

Fractional Jet Pilots Needed for Academic Research

Project is investigating why fractional jet pilots have achieved a great safety record despite the operational challenges they face.
Regulations and Government

European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC

More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.
Safety

Torqued: Air Asia Crash Highlights Risks of In-flight Troubleshooting

The accident provides a good reminder: fly the airplane. Troubleshoot on the ground.
Safety

EMAS Saves Falcon 20 at Chicago Executive

The EMAS became operational in October.
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Safety

NIAR Opens Aircraft Lightning Test Lab

Direct effects of lightning testing is required for many aircraft components and parts, as well as in applications such as unmanned aerial systems.
Rotorcraft

Helo Cockpit Research Study Uses Eye-tracking Tech

Twenty-six pilots participated in the first phase of observational study, which seeks to improve pilot performance in the cockpit.
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Safety

Air Elite Network To Pursue IS-BAH Certification

World Fuel Services has brokered a deal with IBAC to help its sponsored FBO network members achieve certification under the IS-BAH standard
Accidents

CJ Pilot Reported Autopilot Failure Before Fatal Crash

A CitationJet pilot told controllers that his autopilot had failed, along with other instruments, shortly before the aircraft crashed Monday in Utah.
Safety

Wyvern Wingman Relaxes Pilot Recency Requirements

Pilot recency requirements reduced to reflect “continuing advancements” in flight training, avionics, maintenance and safety management.
Safety

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency
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NTSB's 2016 Aviation Safety Goals 'In Step' with NBAA's

Aviation safety focus areas on this year’s list include fatigue, distraction and loss of control in flight (LOC-I).
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DOT IG Stresses Manual Flying Skills, Pilot Monitoring

Recent accidents have shown that pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event.
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Safety

AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.
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Regulations and Government

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.
Safety

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.
Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.
Safety

Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.
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AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.
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Safety

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.
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Safety

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.
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Safety

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.
Safety

ICAO Adopts 15-min. Interval Position Reporting

The new standard is the outcome of recommendations stemming from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.