Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Mar 24, 2021 - 1:42 PM
EASA Recommends Fuel Lever Mods for Airbus Helo Singles
Airbus developed fuel lever modification in the wake of fatal 2018 NYC "door off" helitour flight.
B-17
Mar 23, 2021 - 1:21 PM
NTSB: Close Passenger Revenue Loopholes in Part 91
NTSB addresses exceptions, exemptions, and perceived safety loopholes and shortcomings in passenger revenue Part 91 operations.
Mar 22, 2021 - 11:32 AM
ICAO Launching Campaign To Improve Notam Quality
ICAO is launching a campaign to improve Notam quality by pushing nations to purge ones that are more than three months old.
Robert Sumwalt
Mar 17, 2021 - 8:30 AM
NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR
In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.
AW139
Mar 16, 2021 - 8:15 PM
CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil
CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.
Mar 16, 2021 - 10:53 AM
New SkyNet System Aims To Prevent Wrong Landings
SkyNet’s Reach LASAW (landing, approach, surveillance, warning) is aimed at heliport and airport operators.
LED Rotating beacon
Mar 15, 2021 - 5:22 PM
Florida Airport First To Install LED Rotating Beacon
Florida’s Boca Raton Airport (BCT) is the first in the country to install a Hali-Brite LED rotating beacon, the first of its kind to receive FAA Approval.
Mar 15, 2021 - 11:47 AM
Bombardier’s Demo Team Earns IS-BAO 3 Renewal
Bombardier’s aircraft operations demonstration team has renewed its Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s IS-BAO program.
Mar 8, 2021 - 2:39 PM
Singapore Airlines To Pioneer IATA Travel Pass Deployment
SIA passengers flying from Singapore to London from March 15 to 28 can opt to use Travel Pass to verify health status.
Mar 6, 2021 - 1:11 PM
Bell Moves To Remedy Cracked 505 Collectives, Restrictions
Bell said corrective actions for cracked collective sticks on its model 505 light single helicopter are currently in engineering review.