Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

May 18, 2020 - 12:32 PM
GE Partnership Helps ERAU's Flight Analytics, Safety Ed
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has partnered with GE Aviation and selected its flight operations quality assurance program.
Robinson Helicopter windshield test
May 17, 2020 - 9:03 AM
Robinson Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters
Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.
May 15, 2020 - 11:32 AM
EASA Readies Rollout of Covid Health Safety Protocol
The EU aviation safety authority will recommend face coverings for crew and passengers, reduced catering, and crew-dedicated lavatories.
Ground handling crew in PPE
May 14, 2020 - 9:56 AM
Universal Rolls Out Global Vendor Covid Standards
Universal Weather and Aviation has developed standards in FBO ground handling, catering and ground transportation for its global vendors to follow.
Masked Silver Air flight crew awaiting passengers
May 13, 2020 - 4:56 PM
Charter Providers Roll Out New Covid Safety Measures
California-based aviation services providers Clay Lacy Aviation and Silver Air have introduced new cleaning protocols in the Covid-19 era.
Silver Air
May 13, 2020 - 4:25 PM
Pandemic Prompts Big Changes for Business Aviation
As business aviation operators look to function in the Covid-19 era, they will have to adapt to many changes from the environment they once knew.
May 12, 2020 - 11:29 AM
Regulators Note Loss of Cabin Pressure in Hawker Jets
The cabin pressure SAIB applies to Textron Aviation Hawker 750, 800, 800, 800XP, 850XP, and 900XP series jets, FAA says.
May 12, 2020 - 11:04 AM
GPS Interference Issue Back on the Table
The former LightSquared telecom network is accused of GPS interference again, but this time under a new company name, Ligado Networks.
Wisk Cora eVTOL
May 8, 2020 - 6:34 AM
Cora eVTOL Set to Resume Flight Testing in New Zealand
Wisk is close to finalising the design of its Cora eVTOL aircraft as New Zealand and U.S. regulators monitor flight test progress.
AS 365N Dauphin
May 7, 2020 - 5:35 AM
French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet
AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.