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News and information on safety procedures and concerns.
Safety
Helo groups criticize EMS NPRM
Last month key industry players expressed strong concerns about proposed FAA rule changes for helicopter operations, particular those governing emergency m
Aircraft
NTSB issues recommendations for aircraft restraints
• Require manufacturers to modify restraint systems vulnerable to being used incorrectly in newly built GA airplanes and to modify restraints in existing a
Safety
Bizav Safety Nearly Unchanged in 2010
Despite a modest increase in the number of business aircraft flight hours between last year and 2009, the number of accidents remained virtually sta
Charter & Fractional
Part 121 Fatigue Regulations Months Away
Revised rules for flight, duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crews are still several months away, according to the FAA.
Aircraft
Air France Considers 35 Safety Changes Following Independent Review
Management and union representatives at Air France have started to digest 35 safety recommendations delivered to them on January 24 by the team of experts
Safety
In Terms of Safety, Airlines Emerge from ‘Disappointing’ 2010
London-based aerospace consultancy and equipment appraiser Ascend characterized 2010 as “a disappointing year” in terms of airline safety, as both the numb
Safety
Pilots Slam Europe’s Proposed Flight Duty Limits
Conflicting reactions to new proposals from both sides of the Atlantic on 
Safety
Jeppesen Tackles Fatigue Risk Management
Jeppesen added fatigue risk management (FRM) functionality to its Crew Management System suite, furthering its work to prevent and mitigate fatigue risk in
Safety
Business Aviation Safety Nearly Unchanged in 2010
Despite a modest increase in the number of business aircraft flight hours last year, the number of accidents remained virtually static compared with those
Safety
NTSB Wants Tighter Standards for Public-use Helicopters
The NTSB late last month issued a fresh batch of recommendations (A-10-148-158 and
Safety
FAA Issues Piaggio Emergency Airworthiness Directive
The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD)—2011-01-53—on December 20 to owners and operators of the Piaggio Avanti twin turboprop.
Safety
FAA: NVG Aircraft “Frequently Out Of Compliance”
The FAA has issued a safety alert (SAFO 10022) for operators of aircraft equipped with night-vision imaging systems (NVIS), including night-vision goggles.
Safety
Premier I Crashes in Snow at Samedan
A German-registered Hawker Beechcraft Premier I crashed on Sunday during approach to Samedan Airport in Switzerland, killing the 48-year-old captain and th
Safety
Hot Section Opinion: No excuse for ‘hip-pocketing’ maintenance
Whether an aircraft is operated under Part 91, 135 or 121, the Federal Aviation Regulations require that maintenance discrepancies be repaired before the
Safety
NBAA, NATA Question FAA over Pilot Fatigue Rules
In comments submitted to the FAA regarding the proposed flight-duty and
Safety
NTSB Takes Stronger Stance on Helicopter Windshields
In its final report on last year’s fatal crash of a Sikorsky S-76++ in Louisiana, the NTSB call
Engines
Qantas A380s Back in the Air
Qantas resumed flying two of its six A380s on November 26, after replacing some of their Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.
Safety
Overhaul of Pilot Flight- and Duty-time Rules Roundly Criticized
A new pilot flight- and duty-time rule proposed by the U.S.
Safety
FAA Mandates Fatigue-free ‘Life’ for Commercial Aircraft
The FAA has finalized a rule addressing more than 4,000
Safety
Gear-up landings prompt NTSB to look at CRJs
Two partial gear-up landings by Bombardier regional jets in three days in late September prompted the NTSB to investigate a possible connection between the
Safety
Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe
The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of hazar
Safety
Online SMS Subscription Service Planned
FltPlan.com said it is developing an online safety management system (SMS) subscription service for smaller business aviation flight departments and oper
Safety
Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny
For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown Packs Them In
Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, held last month in Wichita, was fully booked.
Safety
French authorities seeking data analysis compliance
Recent pilot reports have suggested that French civil aviation authorities are requiring foreign operators to demonstrate that they have a safety manageme
Safety
National aviation training center opens in Wichita
World-class aviation and aerospace training joined world-class research, design, testing and manufacturing in a ceremony Tuesday at the Wichita State Unive
