Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Regulations and Government

New APIS Rules for Bizav Start in Mexico

The new process involves a two-step authorization
Business aircraft on the ground at Mexican airport
Regulations and Government

DOT Requests Information for New Runway Status Lighting

The FAA is seeking input and options from industry partners
runway status lights
Safety

FAA Safety Alert Underscores Li-ion Battery Threat

Thermal runway in personal devices represents a serious danger to aircraft
A demonstration of thermal runaway in a laptop computer
Charter & Fractional

Court Rules in Favor of Bizav Charter Operators at KHPN

Verdict allows per-seat charter operators to use FBOs at the New York-area airport
Westchester County Airport
Airports

Upgrades on Tap for Oklahoma General Aviation Airport

A new terminal, storage hangar, and taxiway are planned
people holding shovels
Accidents

Quartering Tailwind Landing Led to PC-12 Excursion

Aircraft was substantially damaged after overrunning runway at Las Vegas-area airport
Pilatus PC-12 accident
Regulations and Government

NY Airspace Restrictions Set for UN General Assembly

Operators may face hurdles in the area that week
aircraft at Teterboro Airport
Regulations and Government

CBAA Announces Planned CEO Transition

The search for a successor is underway
CBAA CEO Anthony Norejko
Safety

Global 7500 Engine Issue Prompts Emergency Diversion

Bound for Europe, twinjet landed safely in Newfoundland
GE Passport engine
Regulations and Government

GAO: Urgent Need for More Aviation Meteorologists

Watchdog recommends urgent action at FAA and NWS
Safety

FAA Issues Midair Collision Warning in Charleston

Turbine aircraft need to be especially careful in this corridor
Accidents

Medevac King Air Crashes on Approach to Arizona Airport

Operator previously had no reportable incidents or accidents in its 46-year history
Accidents

Bizjet Accident Fatalities Soar in First Half of 2025

18 fatal turbine business aircraft accidents worldwide claimed 81 passengers and crewmembers
Learjet crash Feb. 10, 2025
Operations

EASA Pauses Single-pilot Flight Operations Research

Changes to the cockpit will be needed to support a new concept of single-pilot operations
EASA single-pilot cockpit research
Safety

UK Reports Zero Turbine Bizav Accidents in 2024

One loss-of-control incident involved a Pilatus PC-24 bizjet
UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Regulations and Government

IBAC Opens Survey on Switching to True North

The process could reach a decision in 2028
compass
Regulations and Government

ALPA Applauds Advancement of Aviation Mental Health Act

Move is a ‘crucial step forward’ in improving aviation safety
Mental Health
Regulations and Government

FAA Sets Interim AI Policy for Agency  Personnel

Notice puts limits on how AI can be used at the FAA
FAA HQ
Charter & Fractional

MedAire and Execaire Reach Service Partnership

MedAire will provide remote medical and security assistance
MedAire and Execaire partnership
Aircraft

Canadian Bizav Market Growing amid Emerging Uncertainties

U.S. tariffs and Canadian luxury tax bring challenges
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Wash. State Legislators Approve 10% Aircraft Luxury Tax

Takes effect April 1, 2026, and applies to non-commercial aircraft
Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson
Regulations and Government

Comment Period Extended for Concealing Aircraft Owner Data

Allows for a 60-day comment period on rule limiting data disclosure to the public
Accidents

Bizjet Accidents and Fatalities Rise Globally in First Quarter

Two of these five fatal business jet accidents were runway excursions
Jan.31 2025 Learjet accident
Accidents

Business Jet Accident Fatalities Drop Nearly 35% in 2024

Non-U.S. turboprop accidents stayed unchanged but fatalities increased
NTSB Hawker 900X crash track (Photo: NTSB)
Training and Workforce

FAA Exploring Update to Flight School Regulations

Agency to hold a public meeting in March on Part 141
flight deck
Regulations and Government

Revamped U.S. Notam Format Delayed At Least One Year

Agency gave no reason for the delay in aligning format with ICAO standards
Regulations and Government

DOT IG: FAA Oversight of Boeing Issues ‘Not Effective’

Agency's weaknesses exposed in report on how it handled Boeing 737/787 production issues
Boeing 737 construction, Renton
Regulations and Government

EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely

EES was to have rolled out on November 10
Security

Fueling Mix-up Caught at Canadian Airport Before Takeoff

A piston-twin and a turboprop twin caused confusion at Dryden Regional Airport
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

CBAA Not Deterred by Recent Ruling on Luxury Tax

The group continues its opposition to the classification on aircraft