Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Apr 14, 2021 - 10:52 AM
FAA Awards SMS Approval to Constant Aviation
During the year-long FAA SMS certification process, Constant has seen significant declines in incident severity and workplace injuries as well as costs.
NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt speaks at China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021
Apr 12, 2021 - 2:40 PM
AsBAA and ACP Host Inaugural China Bizav Safety Day
AsBAA and ACP jointly hosted the China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021 in Chengdu, China, on April 8.
Apr 7, 2021 - 11:39 AM
Bizjet Accident Fatalities Drop in First Quarter
In spite of increased flying hours, fatalities from business jet accidents worldwide decreased in the first three months of 2021.
Robinson Helicopter training flight (Photo: Robinson Helicopter)
Apr 7, 2021 - 9:15 AM
NTSB Counts SMS, Recorders, FDM among 'Most Wanted'
NTSB's 2021-2022 Most Wanted list includes SMS on all passenger-carrying aviation operations, crash-worthy recorders, and FDM.
Apr 1, 2021 - 12:18 PM
Pilot Preflight Procedures Obtain AC Status
New FAA Advisory Circular AC 91-92 offers detailed guidance intended for establishing highly effective preflight briefings.
Jet Aviation Jeddah FBO
Apr 1, 2021 - 10:36 AM
Jet Aviation Obtains Saudi Arabian Part 125 Certification
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation requires the certification for all privately operated business jets based there.
Mar 26, 2021 - 1:40 PM
EASA Issues Guidance on Crew Vaccine Waiting Periods
EASA recommended 48-hour waiting periods after aircrew vaccinations and encouraged national authorities to refrain from setting different intervals.
Mar 26, 2021 - 12:45 PM
AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs
A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.
ABS Jets Prague
Mar 26, 2021 - 11:51 AM
First European FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3
Prague-based ABS Jets is the first European FBO to be awarded Stage 3 registration under IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
Mar 25, 2021 - 2:13 PM
2020 Accident Rate Raises Questions about Covid’s Safety Effect
The number of airline accidents fell in 2020, but last year’s 1.17 per million flight rate of frequency exceeded the five-year average by 0.33 points.