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Keeping Flight Crews Sharp is a Covid Concern

A Wyvern webinar examined how to keep pilots sharp from the perspective of Part 91 and Part 135 operators.

Air Charter Group Protests Against UK Quarantine Rules

The Air Charter Association says the UK's quarantine rules will make it impossible for customers to make short visits to the country, harming business.

Charter & Fractional

Starr Offers Usage-based Insurance Pricing

By sharing flight records with Starr Insurance, pilots can obtain discounts on aircraft rental insurance.

Aviation Orgs Call on FCC To Reverse Course on Ligado

Ten aviation organizations petitioned the FCC, urging it to reconsider an approval of a Ligado network that uses frequencies near those used by aviation.

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EASA Proposes eVTOL Certification Means of Compliance

EASA's Special Condition VTOL certification requirements include an Enhanced category for commercial operations in urban environments.

Online Audits Offer Pandemic-era Solution

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down most travel, business aviation safety experts had to figure out a new way to conduct audits.

RIP SAFA: Euro Ramp Safety Inspections Have New Acronym

The European Union's Safety Inspection of Foreign Aircraft has become the EU Ramp Inspection Program, or RIP.

Regulations and Government

Flight Safety Foundation Tackles VFR Helicopter Accidents

Flight Safety Foundation proposes strategy to reduce commercial VFR helicopter operations.

Opinion: Autonomous Genav Flight Not Far Away

Does Garmin's Autoland system mean that fully autonomous general aviation flying is next?

K-Max Operators Awarded Key Firefighting Contracts

Forty percent of all Type 1, large helicopters exclusive use USFS firefighting contracts awarded to Kaman K-Max operators.

EASA Issues Covid-19 Operating Guidelines

EASA, in coordination with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued guidelines for aviation safety and hygiene in the Covid-19 era.

Regulations and Government

Drones Often Lack FAA Approval and Fly Too High, Says Report

A close encounter between a camera drone and the Blue Angels confirms the safety risks of non-compliant drone activity.

NTSB Faults Lacking Safety Culture in Aeromed Crash

The NTSB found that a helicopter air ambulance operator’s “inadequate management of safety” led to the fatal crash of a Survival Fight helicopter.

ADS-B Data Tapped for Turbulence Tips

Researchers are devising ways to tap ADS-B information to refine turbulence-detection algorithms.

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective

How Honeywell Has Mapped a Long-term Vision For Making Aviation Safer and More Effective

AOPA Issues New Covid-Era Operation Guides

As GA operators look to take flight again amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, AOPA issues advice for rusty pilots and prudent operators.

Appareo Upgrades EnVision FDM Software

EnVision can now accept flight data from third-party devices.

Maintenance and Modifications

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 Offers Tougher Windshields for Helicopters

Robinson is offering optional impact-resistant windshields for R22, R44, and R66 helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

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.

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