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ACSF Joins Forces with AviationManuals on ASAP/SMS

Operators will be able to participate in the ACSF/FAA ASAP program through the AviationManuals ARC SMS software application.

NTSB Presses FAA on 'Doors Off' Helo Operations

FAA Tweeted it will order the halt of certain doors off operations, but NTSB seeks more definitive action.

Safe Flight Developing Tailstrike Warning System

Safe Flight’s Tailstrike Warning System uses ground clearance and angle of attack (AoA)—a relationship that can even provide predictive alerts.

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NTSB Reaches Out to Industry on Accident Communications

Agency had received pushback after movie Sully was released.

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Part 91 Participants Propelling ACSF's ASAP Program

ACSF program now accounts for 54 percent of active agreements involved in ASAP, FAA's Randy McDonald said.

ACSF Safety Symposium Kicks Off with Compliance Focus

More than 120 senior industry, association and government representatives registered for this year’s two-day ACSF symposium.

NTSB Stresses Continued Collaboration To Tackle LOC

NTSB member Weener said collaboration is now being widely and effectively used to address LOC, one of the safety areas on the Most Wanted List.

League of Extraordinary Mariners, Aviators Discuss Ditching

The "Joint Oceanic Search and Rescue Conference" brought together mariners and flight crew to discuss over-ocean emergencies.

Argus Pros Hosting BARS Auditor Course

The course provides a working knowledge of the Bars program and demonstrates the practices and principals that underpin it.

Torqued: Challenges of Eliminating Loss-of-Control Accidents

How can pilots overcome continuation bias and elect to go around rather than continue an unstabilized approach?

Artex Introduces Alkaline Battery-powered ELT

The new device is exempt from FAA Lithium battery regulations.

Survitec Unveils New Life Jacket, Passenger Suit

The Hybrid Ability Lifejacket and Oxygen is the company’s next generation Mk 5/51 product and the Gen2 1000 series suit holds ETSO, MED, approvals.

February 28, 2018

IHST: Helicopter Safety Sees Global Improvement

Rotorcraft accidents were down six percent worldwide between 2016 and 2017.

February 28, 2018

Leocopter Offers Vuichard Safety Training

A partner with the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation, the Swiss company aims to reduce risks related to helicopter operations.

February 28, 2018

Bell Launches 407GXi

The dash -C47E/4 engine replaces the Rolls-Royce 250-C47B/8 in the 407GXP that Bell launched in 2015.

February 27, 2018

USHST Offering Sage Safety Advice During Heli-Expo

The organization, founded in 2013 to reduce the incidence of rotorcraft accidents, has a full schedule of safety programming at Heli-Expo 2018

February 27, 2018

Leonardo, Skytrac Team on AW139 HUMS Data System

The new system, currently under test by CHC, promises to make helicopter health data accessible more rapidly.

February 27, 2018

LifePort Unveils Upgraded Patient Sled

LifePort's new aluminum machined sled is lighter and more durable, and features a wider backrest.

February 26, 2018

Groups Urge More Rules for Drone Flying

Regulation and enforcement are needed on a global scale, FSF contends.

February 25, 2018

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.

February 25, 2018

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