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NTSB Issues Safety Alert on Midair Avoidance

Errors by ATC resulted in the pilots’ inability to take action to avoid the collisions, the NTSB said.

Safety

November 21, 2016

AOPA, UND Study Landing Patterns To Combat LOC-I

The organizations are exploring whether use of continuous turning approaches would provide more stable approaches.

Safety

November 21, 2016

New NBAA Policy Highlights Importance of Safety Focus

NBAA's Bolen joined chairman Paul Anderson and Safety Committee chairman David Ryan in signing the new Safety Policy during the National Safety Forum.

Safety

November 21, 2016

Ground, Air Factors Preceded Sabreliner/Skyhawk Midair

During the time leading up to the collision, the local controller was handling nine aircraft.

Accidents

November 15, 2016

GA Loss of Control Stays on NTSB's 'Most Wanted' List

NTSB kept loss of control on its list of most wanted safety improvements for the third consecutive time.

Safety

November 15, 2016

FAA Outlines Safety Initiative for Caribbean

The multi-pronged effort is designed to improve airport safety, increase certifications, improve traffic flow and implement ICAO standards.

Safety

November 14, 2016

Gentex Debuts New Dimmable Window Technology

The Michigan manufacturer says the new system is easier to maintain and operate compared to conventional window shades.

Safety

November 9, 2016

Jet Edge International Levels Up to IS-BAO Stage 3

Company announces it is safer, smarter and has more lift.

Charter & Fractional

November 4, 2016

FlightSafety Announces Master Aviator Program for Helos

The program involves two advanced aircraft-specific courses and four elective courses.

Safety

November 3, 2016

NTSB Cites Wind, Unstabilized Approach in CL601 Fatal

Weather at the time of the accident “was near or in exceedance of the aircraft’s maximum tailwind and crosswind component for landing.”

Accidents

November 3, 2016

Casebank Showcasing Troubleshooting Software

Installed on G500/ G600; will communicate with P&WC engines

Engines

November 2, 2016

Airborne Li-ion Fires a Growing Threat

Li-ion battery fires can emit toxic, highly-flammable, ether-based vapors and smoke that can quickly reduce visibility in an aircraft.

Safety

November 2, 2016

Air Charter Safety Foundation and Baldwin Aviation Team Up on ASAP

Error confession is proven to be one of the best tools for achieving real safety within aviation organizations.

Safety

November 1, 2016

Mitsubishi Announces MU-2 Safety Enhancements

Angle-of-attack indicator and new icing advisory video added to turboprop twin’s safety initiatives.

Aircraft

November 1, 2016

Advanced Aircrew Academy Improves Online Lineup

The flight education provider has added five new modules to its eLearning program along with upgrades to its winter ops module.

Safety

October 31, 2016

Baldwin Aviation Rolls Out Automated Safety Risk Profile

QuickRisk Safety Profile is among a number of initiatives underway as Baldwin expands safety-information sharing efforts.

Safety

October 30, 2016