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FAA InFO Preps Operators for Weather Service Change

The NWS is ceasing production of textual area forecasts in the Continental U.S., but will continue to produce them for Hawaii, Alaska and the Gulf.

August 31, 2017

FAA To Decommission 641 Remote Communications Outlets

The FAA maintains a network of more than 2,100 RCOs that pilots can use to obtain weather briefings, file flight plans and receive other services.

Regulations and Government

August 31, 2017

Supplemental Oxygen: The Open Secret of Non-Compliance

Pilots are far too comfortable not following the rule.

August 31, 2017

NTSB Highlights Fuel-management Issues in Accidents

Nearly half of the fuel management-related accidents involve pilots holding commercials or air transport pilot certificates.

August 29, 2017

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FAA Aligns North Atlantic Nav Ops with ICAO Specs

Revisions are required because the ICAO NAT Region is transitioning from the MNPS navigation specification to performance-based navigation specs.

Regulations and Government

August 28, 2017

Aviation Accident Rates Improve, but Pilot Errors Persist

ASI encouraged by overall trends, but is targeting personal flying and pilot errors.

August 24, 2017

'Intentionally Safe' Is Theme for 2017 Safety Standdown

Among the general session presenters are NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt and FBI senior industrial/organizational psychologist Amy Grubb.

August 24, 2017

PlaneSense Captures Fire Foam Test on Video

Roughly 25 gallons of foam mixture was used in the simulation, creating about 10 feet of soap bubbles throughout the hangar.

Charter & Fractional

August 23, 2017

India Braces for Next ICAO Audit

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns

August 22, 2017

Global 7000 FTV2 Flameout Won't Affect Flight-test Plan

FTV2 “experienced an in-flight flameout of the right engine following high vibration and high inter turbine temperature (ITT) readings.”

August 21, 2017

North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners

Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways

August 17, 2017

Polaris Releases Latest Vector SMS Version

The software-as-a-service provider will demonstrate its latest product at NBAA's annual convention and exhibition.

August 17, 2017

MedAire/Aerosafety Receive Medical Kit Approval in Brazil

Gaining approval for kits is not straight forward and they have previously had to be provided from the U.S.

August 15, 2017

Episode 02: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 2

Tim Valentine has flown his SR22 into the back of a thunderstorm. Part 2 of our story explains what he did next.

August 14, 2017

Honeywell Launches Proximity Sensors for Aircraft

Its integral health monitoring (IHM) proximity sensors can detect when a sensor has been damaged or otherwise affected.

August 10, 2017

FAA: No More Issues Putting PC-12s on Part 135 Tickets

The issue arose when FSDOs had differing interpretations of FAR 135.163(f), which outlines electrical power requirements for single-engine aircraft.

Fatal GA Accident Rate in France Sharply Reduced

Last year, 37 people died in 30 crashes of GA airplanes, microlights and helicopters, compared with 64 deaths in 46 mishaps in 2015.

What Happens to Your Aircraft When You Aren't Watching It?

There are steps operators can take to help ensure the safety of their aircraft when it's out of their hands.

U.S. GIV Owners Have 36 Months To Retrofit Gust Locks

Action stems from NTSB safety recommendation outlined in its final report of the GIV that crashed on takeoff from Massachusett’s Bedford-Hanscom Field.

Maintenance and Modifications

Episode 01: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 1

On May 16th, 2013, instrument-rated pilot Tim Valentine flew his Cirrus SR22 into a thunderstorm—this is the story of how he survived.

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