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NTSB Reiterates Call for Increased Part 135 Standards

NTSB aviation safety official Dana Schulze expresses concerns that medevac, charter, and other on-demand operators don't meet some Part 121 requirements.

Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes

The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico

Safety Forum Looks at Industry Reg Participation

Participants in the recent European safety seminar agreed that there should be wider participation in regulatory process and stronger communications.

Baron Introduces High-res Wx Forecasting Model

The new model is available to users of Baron Threat Net, Baron API, and broadcast products.

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Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents

USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.

Elit’Avia Bolsters Charter Flight Risk Assessments

Osprey Flight Solutions system to aid Elit’Avia in evaluating the general aviation security environment.

ERAU Earns IS-BAO Stage III

The aeronautical university is the first educational facility to earn the highest level of the voluntary safety managemeny system-based program.

Torqued: Have Aviation Labor Shortages Reached a Critical Point?

Recent instances could shine a light on a lapse in standards prompted by a shortage of qualified workers.

EASA Issues Special Condition To Govern VTOL Aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency's new Special Condition for VTOL aircraft promises a solid regulatory foundation for this fast-growing sector.

UTM Provider Unifly Draws More Investors

Unmanned Traffic Management software provider Unifly has raised another $20 million from investors including Germany's ATC authority

U.S. Bizav Accident Fatalities Skyrocket in 1H19

According to preliminary statistics, 19 people died in four business jet crashes and 28 lost their lives in five turboprop crashes during the first half.

Flexjet Taps GE To Take FOQA to the Next Level

Flexjet is elevating its flight operations quality assurance program by marrying GE’s flight safety analysis services with wireless quick access recorders.

AINsight: Future of Aviation Safety and Tech

Technology is a significant player in ensuring the safe experience the traveling public demands.

Airbus Limits H175 Speed After Crack Discovery

Airbus has limited the maximum forward speed of its H175 super-medium twin following the discovery of a horizontal stabilizer crack

FAA Emergency Order Renders Iran Airspace a No-fly Zone

Following the Iranian shootdown of a large U.S. surveillance UAV, the FAA has prohibited operations in the Persian Gulf region

Regulations and Government

FAA: Helo ELTs Affected by Possible G-Switch Failures

An ELT previously modified with a new hermetically-sealed longitudinal G-switch is sufficient to address the concerns of the SAIB.

Regulations and Government

FAA Publishes Cirrus Vision Jet AD

The new document reinforces the emergency AD issued in April after several incidents of improper activation of flight protection systems in the light jet.

Regulations and Government

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Annual Safety Summit

The company, which operates the third-largest managed aircraft fleet in the U.S., grounded it so the entire company could participate in the event.

Schumer Calls For Mandatory FDRs in All Helicopters

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for mandatory flight data recorders in helicopters in wake of last week's crash in NYC.

PPG Showcases 'Breakthrough' Solar Radiation Protection Windows

New Solaron Blue Protection for cockpit and cabin windows significantly reduces UVA, UVB, and HEV radiation.

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