Content Archive: November 2019

Safety

FAA Sees Trust Growing with Compliance Program

With the compliance program in its fifth year, voluntary reports are increasing providing evident of a growing trust and transparency, FAA official says.
Rotorcraft

Airbus's VSR700 Rotary-wing UAV Takes Flight

The VSR700 unmanned helicopter is intended to serve onboard vessels of the French navy to extend their surveillance horizon
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Safety

In Face of Growing Autonomy, Pilots Remain Key

While there are limited applications of automation technology, “we still are the most important component in this whole equation," safety expert says.
Avionics

EASA To Add Human Factors to Rotor Certification

An EASA proposed amendment adds provisions into small and large rotorcraft certification specifications to ensure that human factors are accounted for.
Regulations and Government

GAO Recommends FAA Improve UAS Oversight

The FAA’s compliance and enforcement approach for drones could benefit from improved communication and data, according to a GAO report.
Maintenance and Modifications

King, Thurmond Partnership Aims For More ISR Work

King Aerospace and Thurmond Group will pursue more ISR modification work under new strategic partnership.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Offers EASA-qualified G500 Training

EASA-approved Initial and recurrent training on the Gulfstream G500 is now available at FlightSafety's Savannah learning center.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Air Bear Expands Boston-area Maintenance Footprint

Air Bear Aviation has augmented its Massachusetts maintenance presence with a new base at Beverly Regional Airport.
Safety

Sleep Expert Stresses Need for Fatigue Management

Fatigue management risk programs will boost safety without harming a company economically, a leading sleep expert said.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's Perryville Shop Earns its Part 145 Approval

Perryville is the last of West Star Aviation's major service facilities to receive FAA Part 145 maintenance approval, following an 18-month process.