Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Safety

Have Simulator, Will Travel

Aircare International’s latest emergency training simulator is as close as you will ever want to get to a real in-flight emergency
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Charter & Fractional

Canada Developing Child-safety Measures for Aircraft

Recommendations stem from the TSB’s investigation into the crash of a Metro III on Dec. 22, 2012, in which an infant was killed.
Regulations and Government

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.
Safety

NTSB Seminar To Focus on GA Safety in Washington

The seminar, to be held December 12, is the eighth in a series of GA safety seminars that NTSB has held.
Accidents

Actor Morgan Freeman Unhurt in SJ30 Incident

Reports indicate that one of the SJ30’s tires blew shortly after takeoff from Fletcher Field in Clarksdale, Mississippi, at 3:04 p.m.
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Safety

IFBOA Program Participants Earn Dividend

Members of the group's worker's compensation insurance program are set to share a more-than $3 million pot.
Safety

SAFO Addresses Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring Roles

The SAFO advises operators should explicitly define roles.
Safety

Aerolaser Helipad System Addresses Bird Hazards

UK CAA points to cases where as much as 90 percent of an offshore installation has been covered by guano.
Safety

Inspector To Probe FAA Oversight of U.S. Regional Carriers

An audit by the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation will look into how effectively FAA oversees regional airline operations.
Safety

Groups Stress Importance of Pilot Mental Health Fitness

Organizations said safe pilot performance during an entire career should be the “common aim” of professional pilots, aeromedical examiners and authorities.
Safety

Torqued: Aviation Safety and ATC Fatigue

Is the FAA Doing All It Should Be?
Safety

Study Cites 'Significant Threat' of Toy Drones to Manned Aircraft

New study from Aero Kinetics examines what could happen when a collision occurs between a toy drone and manned aircraft.
Safety

Guardian Launches Fully-integrated G4 Tracker

The new G4 tracker combines multiple functions.
Safety

APS Adds Marchetti Jet for Loss of Control Training

Sweptwing S211 added to fleet.
Safety

Frasca Adds New Tech To Level B Sims

The simulator manufacturer’s full flight simulators are adding technology to make training more realistic.
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Safety

Wyvern Expands Safety Audit Programs

InterFlight Global is the latest charter broker to join Wyvern Broker group.
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Safety

Safety foundation studies data collection, urges data sharing

Safety foundation studies data collection, urges data sharing
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Safety

Single Pilot Groups Merge Expertise

Single pilot group worked hard to create the safety standdown event held the day before NBAA 2015
Safety

FlightSafety Adds More Sims to Upset Training Program

The new upset prevention and recovery training course at FlightSafety prepares pilots for loss-of-control situations.
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Safety

Fusion Software Solves Safety Situation

WSI Fusion helps dispatchers and pilots keep global flights safe and smooth
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Safety

Inflight Emergencies On Tap at Aircare Sim

The global emergency training provider has brought its latest full motion simulator to NBAA.
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Safety

Assembly Approves RF Spectrum for Global Aircraft Tracking

The spectrum allocation approved at the World Radiocommunication Conference will support aircraft-to-satellite position reporting.
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Safety

Space Weather Can Affect Bizav Flyers

Not only does space weather cause radio problems, but it can also add to flight crews’ radiation exposure.
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Safety

NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eyes Stricter Crashworthiness for Legacy Helos

Only 16 percent of the domestic civil helicopter fleet had complied with modern requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems at the end of last year.
Safety

ACES 5 Ejection Seat Offers A Safe Escape

UTC Aerospace Systems has upgraded the widely-used ACES II with new structure, stabilization and restraints
Safety

Emirates Growth Continues Apace

Emirates will take delivery of three A380s in one month in December, while its flight cadre to quadruple to 16,000 pilots over the next two decades.
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Safety

NBAA Honors Czech Operator ABS For Safety Record

ABS Jets has operated for 11 years without an accident.
Accidents

Incorrect Nav Frequency Setting Led To Citation CFIT

The two pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed about 600 feet short of the VOR station, which was about one mile from the runway.
Safety

EAA Takes Over Operation of IMC Club International

IMC Club was organized in 2010 with the goal of building instrument flying proficiency through the sharing of real-world scenarios.