Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Safety

Frozen Elevator Nearly Downs Jet

Aircraft had been left outside for three days at Helsinki before the incident flight.
Safety

N.C. Man Sentenced for Impersonation as A&P Mechanic

He also flew a multi-engine aircraft with only a single-engine rating.
Safety

Traffic Pilot Hit with Laser

Green laser temporarily blinds pilot of a traffic-reporting aircraft.
Accidents

Business Aviation Fatalities Down in First Quarter This Year

Fatalities in turbine business airplane accidents dropped 37 percent, to 17 in the first three months of this year from 27 in the same period last year.
Safety

FAA Warns of Spurious TCAS Resolution Alerts

Although all instances to date have occurred in Europe, the FAA wants pilot to remain alert.
Safety

Testing the Boundaries of "Black Boxes"

Aircraft data recorders as designed to survive crashes, and the University of Dayton Research Institute helps make sure they do just that.
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Safety

Thai Carriers Subject to Checks after ICAO Safety Audit

Thai aviation authorities are working with ICAO to rectify concerns over flight operation certification procedures.
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Safety

AIN Blog: FAA Needs to Focus On Maintenance Issues Raised by Mechanics

Mechanics at major airlines are getting flak for reporting maintenance issues.
Safety

IBAC Acquires Business Aviation Safety Data Firm

Will continue work of Robert E. Breiling Associations to to provide information on continuous safety improvement of global busines aviation industry.
Safety

FAA Encourages Scenario-Based Go-Around Training

Business aviation pilots can benefit from the Safo, which was aimed at airline pilots.
Rotorcraft

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.
Safety

Global Aerospace Subsidizing Upset Recovery Training

Aviation insurer subsidizing 25 percent of the cost per pilot to customers who complete Calspan’s advanced maneuvering and upset recovery training in 2015.
Accidents

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation
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Safety

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility
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Safety

Germanwings A320 Black Box Found at Crash Site

A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in a remote location in the French Alps, with all 150 people on board believed to be dead.
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FBOs

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.
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Safety

ICAO Reports Flight Tracking, Risk Portal Progress

Secretary-General spoke in Malaysia on new safety measures prompted by the MH370 and MH17 disasters.
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Safety

Koranda To Retire from NATA

Koranda played instrumental role of development and growth of association’s safety programs.
Accidents

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.
Safety

King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10

A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.
Safety

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.
Safety

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.
Safety

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.
Safety

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.
Safety

Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
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Safety

Researchers Study Future, Safer Flight Decks

The secret to addressing human factors is adapting the cockpit to the way the human brain works best, say researchers.
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Safety

Hart To Headline GWBAA's Safety Standdown

Christopher Hart, sworn in as NTSB chair yesterday, joins FAA, association and industry officials to discuss key safety issues.
Accidents

Loss of Control In Flight, Runway Excursions Are Top Bizav Safety Concerns

Other include airspace complexities; birds and wildlife; distraction and technology management; fatigue; and ground handling collisions.
Safety

Argus Audit Report Finds Internal Evaluations Lacking

Argus has made more recommendations covering internal evaluation programs than in any other area since 2008.
Safety

Senate Unanimously Confirms Hart Nomination

Industry groups believe Hart's general aviation background will provide 'unique insight' that will benefit industry safety.