Safety

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Safety

NTSB Investigating Oklahoma Helicopter Accident

One person died; two more were injured in the crash.
Safety

EASA Proposes AD on Pilatus PC-12

Proposed AD looks specifically at the potential for the aileron trim tab to disconnect above 10,000 feet.
Safety

Canso Publishes Best Practices Guide for PBN

PBN guide offers readers insights to speeding the process of creating useful approach guidance.
Safety

Natca’s Communicating for Safety Conference Draws Record Crowd

FAA Administrator weighed in on coming NextGen changes.
Safety

AIN Blog: Uncage the Drones!

Drone cages are all the rage at air shows, but are they really necessary?
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Safety

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane

Testing the CXC Simulations Motion Pro II in Flight with X-Plane
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Safety

Argus Reaches 500 Rated Charter Operators

Operators are spread through 15 countries on five continents.
Safety

ACSF's ASAP Program Spreads to FAA's Eastern Region

NetJets' ASAP program has resulted in 300 systemic changes in the operation, and its simulator training scenarios are based on ASAP reports.
Safety

Wyvern Expands European Sales Network With Jetlevel

Vienna-based Jetlevel is now marketing Wyvern's safety audit and intelligence services.
Safety

Spokane Aircraft Was Misfueled, NTSB Says

Piston-powered aircraft fueled with jet-A.
Safety

Runway Accidents Remain Top Safety Concern

Nearly 75 percent of landing excursions occur on dry runways longer than 5,000 feet, a chief runway safety expert details.
Safety

NYC Laser Incident Sends Pilots to Hospital

The Bronx man faces state and federal charges.
Safety

Helicopter Safety Program Released

The five- to six-minute presentations could cover nearly 20 topics by year-end.
Safety

FAA Seeks Comments on AC for Engine Safety Inspection

The AC is intended to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with safety test requirements.
Safety

Europe Calls for Safer Drone Integration

Transport commissioner wants to ensure there are repercussions for illegal or unsafe drone use.
Safety

NATA’s Safety 1st Demo Goes Live

Safety 1st Digital Response System prepares companies to respond in emergencies.
Safety

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.
Rotorcraft

Bristow chooses S-92 for U.K. SAR contract fulfillment

Sikorsky intends to provide Bristow with some of the most technologically advanced S-92s available.
Accidents

Aerosafe Helps Operators With Risk Management

Risk management work with Australian Army aviators lead Kimberly Turner to found Aerosafe Risk Management
Safety

IATA To Host Cabin Operations Safety Conference

The event provides airline executives an opportunity to network.
Safety

Loss of Control Remains a Trap for Pilots

Loss of control in flight isn't the most common accident cause, but it accounts for a significant number of fatalities.
Safety

Transportation Trades Group Speaks Out on Drone Safety

Union group wants to see guarantees of system safety.
Safety

FAA Publishes Cold-temperature Corrections

Starting this week, a snowflake icon on approach plates will indicate the requirement for a cold-temperature altitude correction.
Safety

Senate Commerce Clears Hart Nomination for NTSB Chairman

The White House reissued the nomination after the Senate failed to take action last year.
Rotorcraft

UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers

Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.
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Safety

FAA Updates Advisory Circular for RNP Procedures

AC outlines numerous changes to the flight validation procedures and requirements.
Safety

NTSB Details Colorado GIV Takeoff Incident

Investigators found nothing to connect this to any earlier GIV control malfunctions.
Rotorcraft

IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives

Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.
Safety

Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Feb. 23, 2015)

In the last 10 years, what condition has produced the greatest number of aviation fatalities?
Accidents

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.