Safety

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Technology Takes Helicopter Training into the Future

Today's training gives pilots and crew a real-world feel.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2018

Episode 11: Takeoff and Landing Assessments, Part 1

How did aviation organizations and individuals in the industry work together to improve takeoff and landing assessments for pilots?

Accidents

February 23, 2018

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.

Avionics

February 22, 2018

AINsight: Have a Plan To Prevent Runway Excursions

This common accident type is often preventable.

Safety

February 22, 2018

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Jonathan Roebuck To Receive Golden Hour Award

Roebuck is receiving the award for his work in creating the Remote Access Project for critical care transport company LifeFlight of Maine.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018

Industry Makes Inroads on Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessments

Working group aims to incorporate more real world data.

Safety

February 19, 2018

Awareness and Quick Response Crucial to Avoiding LTE Accidents

Loss of tail rotor effectiveness does not account for a significant portion of accidents, but LTE does present training and safety challenges.

Rotorcraft

February 17, 2018

NBAA Releases Latest Annual Bizav Safety Focus List

The identified focus areas represent the most critical safety-related risks currently facing business aircraft operators, said NBAA.

Safety

February 16, 2018

Beechjet Overrun Safely Stopped by EMAS

The first reported EMAS save was in May 1999 and involved a Saab 340 that overran a runway at JFK Airport.

Safety

February 15, 2018

Drone/Aircraft Encounters Prompt Call for Tighter Regulations

Carriers, pilots, and controllers want FAA empowered to tighten drone restrictions

Regulations and Government

February 14, 2018

SAFO Warns of King Air 90 Fuel Mismanagement

If improper fuel planning allows fuel to be depleted on that side, both engines will most likely flame out, even though usable fuel remains in the tanks.

Regulations and Government

February 12, 2018

Pratt Tackling New GTF Problem On A320neos

Latest issue has been linked to multiple in-service disruptions

Aircraft

February 12, 2018

NTSB Docket: Copilot Flew Accident Leg, Against Policy

Learjet 35A that crashed on circling approach at Teterboro Airport wasn't authorized to be flown by copilot under company rules.

Accidents

February 12, 2018

Jet Aviation's Mainland U.S. FBOs Are All In on IS-BAH

All eight of the company's mainland U.S. locations have now achived Stage I approval, joining its 13 locations in EMEA and Asia.

FBOs

February 8, 2018

AINsight: A Look at the FAA's Medical Certification

A former airline pilot and Senior AME tries to make the FAA medical process less daunting.

Safety

February 8, 2018

Orolia, AFIKLM Team Up On A320 ELT Retrofit

Companies seeking STC for Kannad ELT-DT installations.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

NATA To Demonstrate New Fuel QC Tracking Product at SDC

The association has launched a safety training program and unveiled a cloud-based fuel QC management system.

Safety

February 6, 2018

Controp Helps Keep Birds and Drones at Bay

Birdstrike and the threat of drones are everyday hazards for airports. Controp has developed an EO/IR-based system to provide early detection.

Safety

February 5, 2018

Business Aviation Safety Data Expert Bob Breiling Dies

His work led to credit for use of simulation time for pilot training, as well as served as a foundation for Part 91K regulations.

Safety

February 5, 2018

Torqued: 'Hangar Rash' Can Mask a Serious Problem

Dismissing damage as 'hangar rash' could lead to overlooking significant damage or minimizing the effect of the damage down the road.

Safety

February 5, 2018