Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

EASA headquarters
Jan 4, 2021 - 11:28 AM
EASA Merges General Aviation and VTOL Certification
The European aviation safety agency has reorganized its certification directorate, combining general aviation fixed wing aircraft with VTOL designs.
L2 Halo readout
Dec 30, 2020 - 2:30 PM
L2 To Release New Cabin Air Monitoring System
L2 Aviation expects to receive an STC in the first quarter of 2021 for its new Halo Cabin Air Monitoring System.
Dec 29, 2020 - 9:30 AM
FAA Issues Final Remote ID Rule for Unmanned Aircraft
The FAA has issued new rules requiring the remote ID of unmanned aircraft and permitting small drones to be flown over people and at night.
Dec 28, 2020 - 2:30 PM
Pilot Captures Video of 'Jetpack' Flying in LA Airspace
The video of what appears to be a manned jetpack shows it flying at 3,000 feet over the ocean near Palos Verdes, California.
Dec 28, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing
Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.
Dec 28, 2020 - 10:27 AM
EASA Proposes Modifications for Overwater Helo Ops
EASA is proposing equipment changes for Part 27 and 29 helicopters that are operated for extended periods over water.
Dec 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
AINsight: Limitations of Pilot Weather Apps
While the utility and popularity of weather apps is impressive, they are no substitute for knowledge of weather required to operate an aircraft safely.
Tuckamore Aviation
Dec 21, 2020 - 4:45 PM
DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding
DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.
Dec 18, 2020 - 9:40 AM
EASA Details Dry Ice Hazards during Vaccine Transport
Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.
Dec 16, 2020 - 12:31 PM
Bizav Groups Worldwide Unite in Illegal Charter Battle
Through the creation of a new Air Charter Safety Alliance, a dozen bizav organizations will work together to raise awareness of illegal charters.