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FAA SAFO Warns Air Carriers of Visual Approach Risks

Agency stresses use of ‘unable’ when clearances reduce safety margins

Safety

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Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

FBOs

April 11, 2025

NTSB’s Graham Urges Aircraft Operators To Remain Vigilant

Board member Graham stressed that everyone in aviation is responsible for public trust

Accidents

April 9, 2025

Settlement Reached in Hansen Helicopters Case

Agreement enjoins civil defendants from illegal activities for which Hansen was convicted

Rotorcraft

April 9, 2025

Videos

How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality

Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground

Regulations and Government

January 12, 2024

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.

Safety

October 23, 2023

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Safety

December 9, 2021

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Accidents

June 29, 2021

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Hop-A-Jet’s Ellis Shares Lessons Learned from Crash

Ellis provided insight into the aftermath of the February 2024 event

Safety

April 9, 2025

ACSF Symposium Challenges All To Dig Deeper on Safety

ACSF President Burns’ son Ryan relays lessons learned from football

Safety

April 8, 2025

GA Industry Teams with FAA on National Safety Pause

Orgs appeal to pilots to take time to review safety information

Safety

April 2, 2025

Pilots Can Now File NTSB Reports Securely Online

Online form replaces email-based PDF submission

Accidents

April 1, 2025

In Wake of Crash, FAA Looking at Mixed Traffic at Multiple Airports

FAA is immediately looking at 10 'hot spots' and ultimately nationwide

Safety

March 28, 2025

AINsight: Criminalization in Aviation a Genuine Concern

Punishing flight crewmembers for mistakes impedes safety advancements

Safety

March 28, 2025

AINsight: Not Teaching Autopilot Should Be a Crime

New pilots need to learn how to use all the safety tools at their disposal

Training and Workforce

March 28, 2025

FAA Warns Laser Strikes on Aircraft Still Too High

Reports dipped 3% in 2024 but still approached 13,000

Safety

March 27, 2025

Team Targets Fatigue Management for Aircraft Mx Techs

Software is for MRO facilities and continuing airworthiness management organizations

Maintenance and Modifications

March 26, 2025

NBAA Chief Talks Bizav Safety as SDC Opens in New Orleans

Aviation is under scrutiny after several accidents to open the year

Safety

March 26, 2025

Nimbl Highlights Risk Assessments for Aviation Safety

Data analysis suggests key mitigation improvements

Safety

March 24, 2025

Skyportz Tackles eVTOL Downwash and Outwash With Vertipad Design

Australian company plans to license its vertiport designs in other countries

Safety

March 24, 2025

Investigators Note High Sink Rate in Toronto CRJ-900 Crash

Findings show ELT did not activate, winds gusting to 35 knots

Accidents

March 21, 2025

Report: FAA Progressing on Runway Safety Recommendations

However, the agency faces challenges with data sharing and analysis

Regulations and Government

March 20, 2025

Wyvern Joins NATA Partner+ Program

Aims to ‘maintain a healthy safety culture’

Safety

March 20, 2025

Honeywell RASP Can Make Radio Calls More Understandable

Research could help controllers understand non-English speaker dialogue

Security

March 20, 2025