Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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AsBAA, Bombardier to Hold Safety Seminar

The two organizations will hold a joint Safety Seminar at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on June 16, 2017.

Safety

May 22, 2017

APG Adds Dynamic Curtailment to W&B Calculations

Dynamic curtailment is an important factor for larger business jets where passengers and equipment move around during flight.

Safety

May 20, 2017

The Air Law Firm Celebrates First Year with New Hires

Rob Mellor joins the firm as senior associate and Pam Chambers as consultant.

Regulations and Government

May 20, 2017

FAA Opts Out of Punishment for Harrison Ford Taxiway Landing

Here's what really happened when actor Harrison Ford landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.

Safety

May 16, 2017

Videos

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.

Accidents

May 16, 2017

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration

FBOs

May 16, 2017

NATA Launches Ground Handling Safety Symposium

Described as the first event of its kind, the two-day program will provide information of interest to anyone involved in the ground movements of aircraft

FBOs

May 16, 2017

EASA Proposal Addresses Low-speed Loss of Control

Proposal would also ensure that the design of large airplanes provides an “adequate longitudinal controllability and authority during go-arounds."

Regulations and Government

May 11, 2017

The Case for Go-arounds

In the heat of the moment, will an extra decision point help pilot judgment? FSF report says yes.

Safety

May 8, 2017

Bizav Needs More Focus on High-altitude Stalls

A loss of control accident involving a Bombardier Challenger 604 at FL340 following a wake encounter with an A380 underscores the need.

Safety

May 8, 2017

AIN Blog: The FAA Specialty, Making Life More Complex

The FAA's approach to EFBs is far more complicated than necessary, and does nothing to improve safety.

Safety

May 4, 2017

Aircare Adds Enhanced Hypoxia Training at U.S. Centers

The enhanced training course combines classroom instruction on high-altitude physiology with practical training using a hypoxia training platform.

Safety

May 2, 2017

Hong Kong Requires Disinsection for Some Arrivals

Compliance requires either residual or non-residual disinsection, the flight-planning company said.

Safety

May 2, 2017

FAA Cautions on Commercial-off-the-shelf Checklists

Use of COTS or personal checklists should be meticulously compared with manufacturer checklists, the FAA advises.

Safety

April 27, 2017

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.

Maintenance and Modifications

April 26, 2017

NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary

In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.

Regulations and Government

April 24, 2017

AviationManuals and Fireside Team Up on Emergency Response

Partnership will allow the companies to provide collaborative ERP manuals and services, with each of them focusing on their core strengths.

Safety

April 18, 2017

DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers

Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.

Regulations and Government

April 17, 2017

APG Highlights Runway Analysis, Dynamic Curtailment

Aircraft Performance Group’s iPreFlight iOS app helps aircraft operators meet safety requirements.

Safety

April 11, 2017

Fatalities Drop but Total Bizav Accidents Increase

Turbine business airplane accidents worldwide claimed the lives of fewer people in the first quarter—16 compared to 25 in the same period last year.

Accidents

April 10, 2017

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

AsBAA, Bombardier to Hold Safety Seminar

The two organizations will hold a joint Safety Seminar at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on June 16, 2017.

APG Adds Dynamic Curtailment to W&B Calculations

Dynamic curtailment is an important factor for larger business jets where passengers and equipment move around during flight.

The Air Law Firm Celebrates First Year with New Hires

Rob Mellor joins the firm as senior associate and Pam Chambers as consultant.

FAA Opts Out of Punishment for Harrison Ford Taxiway Landing

Here's what really happened when actor Harrison Ford landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport.

Videos

More Articles

Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration

NATA Launches Ground Handling Safety Symposium

Described as the first event of its kind, the two-day program will provide information of interest to anyone involved in the ground movements of aircraft

EASA Proposal Addresses Low-speed Loss of Control

Proposal would also ensure that the design of large airplanes provides an “adequate longitudinal controllability and authority during go-arounds."

The Case for Go-arounds

In the heat of the moment, will an extra decision point help pilot judgment? FSF report says yes.

Bizav Needs More Focus on High-altitude Stalls

A loss of control accident involving a Bombardier Challenger 604 at FL340 following a wake encounter with an A380 underscores the need.

AIN Blog: The FAA Specialty, Making Life More Complex

The FAA's approach to EFBs is far more complicated than necessary, and does nothing to improve safety.

Aircare Adds Enhanced Hypoxia Training at U.S. Centers

The enhanced training course combines classroom instruction on high-altitude physiology with practical training using a hypoxia training platform.

Hong Kong Requires Disinsection for Some Arrivals

Compliance requires either residual or non-residual disinsection, the flight-planning company said.

FAA Cautions on Commercial-off-the-shelf Checklists

Use of COTS or personal checklists should be meticulously compared with manufacturer checklists, the FAA advises.

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.

NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary

In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.

AviationManuals and Fireside Team Up on Emergency Response

Partnership will allow the companies to provide collaborative ERP manuals and services, with each of them focusing on their core strengths.

DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers

Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.

APG Highlights Runway Analysis, Dynamic Curtailment

Aircraft Performance Group’s iPreFlight iOS app helps aircraft operators meet safety requirements.

Fatalities Drop but Total Bizav Accidents Increase

Turbine business airplane accidents worldwide claimed the lives of fewer people in the first quarter—16 compared to 25 in the same period last year.

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