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Safety

NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown To Focus on LOC-I

LOC-I accident and incident reduction is also a priority for the FAA, NTSB and ICAO>
Accidents

NTSB Releases Factual on Seattle Newscopter Crash

The helicopter spun out of control shortly after lifting off of the TV station's helipad.
Charter & Fractional

Rectrix Aviation Joins FAA’s ASAP

The program encourages the voluntary reporting of safety information to minimize threats to safety.
Safety

California Group To Host Safety Standdown

Professionalism and human factors training are among the subjects on the agenda.
Training and Workforce

Garmin To Offer Weather Radar eCourse

The online course takes pilots beyond the traditional pilot's guide.
Airports

New Customs Facility at Van Nuys Means Easier Bizjet Access to LA

New Customs Facility at Van Nuys Means Easier Bizjet Access to LA
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Safety

Student Seeks Input on Professionalism in Aviation

Doctoral candidate looking for people to take a 10- to 15-minute survey.
ATC

TCAS, ADS-B Unreliable on East Coast During September

Airspace affected is over Virginia, North and South Caroline, Georgia and Florida.
Accidents

Accidents: September 2015

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Safety

FSF, NBAA Issue Call for Papers for Bizav Safety Event

Almost any topic designed to improve business aviation safety will be considered.
Safety

SAFO Addresses Jet Braking Margins on Wet Runways

The typical 15-percent safety margin might not be enough for stopping on wet runways, says the FAA.

Pilot Arrested for Falsifying FAA Medical Application

The arrest follows a previous incident of flying an unregistered aircraft without a valid medical.
Accidents

ASI Report: GA Accidents Decline in 2011-2013

Pilot-related causes remain a significant problem.
Rotorcraft

Montana Firefighting Efforts Raise Concern

Some experts worry the state's UH-1Hs might not be able to safely haul the 324-gallon water buckets being sling from beneath the aircraft.
Airports

FAA Rewrites Survey and Data Collection Standards

The revised standards include runway and stopway data, navigational aid data, obstruction data and data on various airport features.
Accidents

Pilot Uninjured in Iowa Helicopter Crash

The pilot performed an autorotation after the engine failed.
ATC

Singapore and Europe To Study Wake Turbulence

Aviation authorities will study whether landing separation standards can be tightened.
ATC

Natca Questions FAA on Controller Certification

The new certification processs covers all controllers regardless of their assignment.
ATC

Airservices: Tasmanian Airspace Is Safe

The number of aviation incidents reported does not suggest local airspace is unsafe, says Australia's air navigation service provider.
Airports

Bizav Flights in Greece Now Require Parking Slots

Elevated traffic means operators need to secure parking authorizations as well as slots.
Accidents

Swiss Report on 2012 Falcon-Hawker Near-Miss

The investigative body assigned blame to the fighter pilot.
Airports

TRB To Hold Airport Wildlife Management Webinar

Instruction is intended for airport managers, operators, planners and maintenance personnel.
Airlines

FAA Proposes $325K Fine Against Southwest Airlines

The company improperly recorded a temporary repair to a crease in the aluminum skin of the jetliner’s rear cargo door as a permanent repair, says the FAA.
Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft

Flying the Progressive Aerodyne Searey Elite Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft
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Safety

FAA Updates De-icing Holdover Times Guidance

Updated guidelines cover Type II, III and IV de-icing fluids.
Safety

NBAA To Offer Weather Charting Webinar on Wednesday

The event is aimed at helping business aviation professionals refresh or enhance their weather operational knowledge of charts.
Accidents

Conquest Crash Kills Five Near Capetown

The aircraft was conducting an air ambulance flight when it crashed on August 16.
Safety

California Repair Station Faces FAA Penalty

Leading Edge failed to conduct drug-and-alcohol tests for employees in safety-sensitive positions, contends the FAA.
Safety

Ph.D Candidate Seeks Input on Mx Tech Decision-Making

The study’s goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time and money spent reworking aircraft discrepancies.
Avionics

Updates Needed for Iridium SatVoice with Safety Services

Changes will be required to installations of Part 121, 125 and 135 SatVoice systems by November 2016.