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NTSB: Cessna Citation Had Stuck Aileron Trim on Takeoff

Crew recovered control after trim popped free as airplane slowed for landing at Dallas Love Field.

Safety

February 24, 2016

ICAO Bans Lithium-ion Battery Shipments by Passenger Airlines

The 'interim' prohibition does not affect bulk shipments of lithium batteries by cargo airlines, which concerns the Air Line Pilots Association.

Safety

February 23, 2016

Australian Study Examines Pilot Incapacitation

Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.

Safety

February 22, 2016

EU Proposes New Wake Separation Criteria

New criteria allow for lower separation minimums for certain pairs of aircraft, taking into consideration wake turbulence-induced accidents.

Safety

February 18, 2016

Baldwin Aviation, SOS Team on Aviation Safety Program

Partnership combines Baldwin’s expertise in aviation safety data collection with SOS’s flight data management/flight operations quality assurance.

Safety

February 18, 2016

Controp Develops Airfield Safety Systems

Controp from Israel has partnered with Pharovision to develop and test an electro-optic wildlife tracking system to enhance airfield safety.

Airports

February 17, 2016

Honeywell’s ATM Division Progresses in Asia-Pacific

SmartPath, SmartRunway and SmartLanding are all in demand, says Honeywell.

Safety

February 15, 2016

Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

The FSF scheduled safety workshops in Singapore, Asia and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2016 to progress the Global Safety Information Project.

Safety

February 15, 2016

Advent Anti-skid Brakes STC'd for 300-series King Airs

Company is also working on STCs for the King Air B200, Pilatus PC-12/12NG and Beechcraft T-6B/C.

Safety

February 15, 2016

Indonesia Introduces Aging Aircraft Ban

New Indonesian Aging Aircraft Rule Seen as Cosmetic Exercise

Safety

February 11, 2016

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New rule will require reporting ACAS Resolution Advisories when they are "necessary to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft.”

Regulations and Government

February 9, 2016

Korean Authorities Issue Safety Warnings to Budget Carriers

Notices follow two 'isolated' incidents involving cabin depressurization

Airlines

February 4, 2016

BTC Provides Travel Guidance on Zika Virus Risk

The World Health Organization designated the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern.

Safety

February 2, 2016

Fractional Jet Pilots Needed for Academic Research

Project is investigating why fractional jet pilots have achieved a great safety record despite the operational challenges they face.

Safety

February 2, 2016

European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC

More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.

Regulations and Government

February 1, 2016

Torqued: Air Asia Crash Highlights Risks of In-flight Troubleshooting

The accident provides a good reminder: fly the airplane. Troubleshoot on the ground.

Safety

February 1, 2016