Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.
May 15, 2019, 4:15 PM

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.

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Apr 29, 2019 - 9:10 AM
EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers
EASA Proposes SMS for Parts OEMs and Maintenance Providers
Apr 26, 2019 - 10:49 AM
AINsight: Airplanes Crash for a Reason
Aircraft accident investigators subscribe to an accident-causation model to explain why airplanes crash.
BACA CEO Dave Edwards.
Apr 26, 2019 - 9:07 AM
Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter
The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.
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Apr 23, 2019 - 9:34 AM
EASA Emergency AD Issued for CJs with Tamarack Winglets
EASA Emergency AD for Cessna CJs with Tamarack winglets requires deactivating the active load-alleviating system before continued flight.
Apr 15, 2019 - 5:55 PM
Checkride Goes Bad for Bell 212 Crew
Incorrect throttle setting suspected in hard landing of Bell 212 during training exercise
Apr 14, 2019 - 9:20 PM
APG Adds Flight Planning with iPreFlight Genesis
APG is growing its services with the addition of flight planning to its performance app.
Jenny Lau, AsBAA chairperson
Apr 14, 2019 - 9:00 PM
AsBAA Helps To Broaden Bizav Vision Across Region
The Asian Business Aviation Association has broadened its representation further across the region from its Hong Kong beginnings.
Apr 10, 2019 - 8:48 AM
GA Groups Reopen Survey To Get Picture of GA in Europe
Initial survey results show flight schools and flying clubs log the most flying hours, while 10 percent of aircraft are registered in a different nation.
Apr 8, 2019 - 11:12 AM
FAA Proposes To Ease High-airport O2 Requirements
The FAA has proposed amending aircraft pressurization/oxygen systems to accommodate operations at airports with elevations at or above 8,000 feet msl.
Apr 4, 2019 - 2:36 PM
Fatal Mishap Mars 1Q19 U.S. Bizjet Accident Stats
The March 18 fatal crash of an IAI Westwind on final approach claimed the lives of its two pilots.