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AINsight: Recent Bizav Accidents Are Head-scratchers

Mishaps started with flight crews not responding correctly to flight control warnings on takeoff

Safety

January 24, 2025

Record Snowfall Leaves More Gulf Coast Airports Reeling

Unexpected blizzard strikes locations without snow handling options

Airports

January 22, 2025

Airports Along U.S. Gulf Coast Close Amid Winter Storm

Texas, Louisiana airports issuing unprecedented closures due to winter weather

Airports

January 21, 2025

What’s In and What’s Out for 2025: You Decide

Knowing FMS and debrief protocols are important 'Ins' for 2025

Safety

January 21, 2025

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Flexjet Meets FAA’s SMS Rule Far Ahead of 2027 Deadline

Flexjet leads industry in FAA SMS compliance efforts

Safety

January 14, 2025

Anra and Future Flight Global Build eVTOL Operations Digital Twin

Software will support increasingly autonomous flight operations

ATC

January 14, 2025

EASA Extends Warning over Flights in Russian Airspace

Updated conflict zone information bulletin follows destruction of Azerbaijan Airlines flight

Safety

January 13, 2025

UK Inquest To Assess Causes of AW169 Fatal Accident

Family of passenger killed has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from manufacturer Leonardo

Accidents

January 13, 2025

Investigators Probe Coast Guard Dhruv Helicopter Crash

Hindustan Aeronautics is working on type certification of civil variant of rotorcraft

Accidents

January 10, 2025

Vertical Starts Piloted Thrustborne Flights With VX4 eVTOL

Company progressing towards hover-to-cruise transition flights

Aircraft

January 8, 2025

Twin Otter Pilot Taps Ergo Blue App for Antarctic Trips

Software shows ship positions to improve survival chances during a ditching

Safety

January 7, 2025

FAA Acknowledges G550 In-flight Object Strike at FL270

A report of engine damage claims a metallic object was involved

Safety

January 7, 2025

Guatemala and El Salvador Introduce ADS-B Out Mandates

Safety requirements took effect for most aircraft from the start of 2025

ATC

January 3, 2025

NATA Forum To Help Operators Prepare for SMS Mandate

Part 135 operators face a May 2027 SMS deadline

Safety

January 2, 2025

Knowing the Known in Icing

Pilots must be aware of when known icing is present and prepare

Safety

January 2, 2025

UK Mandates Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Light Aircraft

CO poisoning continues to cause fatal accidents and incidents

Safety

December 27, 2024

AINsight: Nothing Mysterious About This Drone Report

NASA ASRS database gives insight into drone safety

Safety

December 26, 2024

STC Enables Halon-free Fire Extinguishers for Falcon 7X

Halotron BrX is weight efficient and leaves no residue after application

Maintenance and Modifications

December 19, 2024

Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January

Regulations and Government

December 18, 2024

Business Aviation Security and Safety Experts Join Forces

Partners say the industry has "a significant security shortfall."

Safety

December 17, 2024