Safety

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EMAS Saves Falcon 20 at Chicago Executive

The EMAS became operational in October.

Safety

January 28, 2016

NIAR Opens Aircraft Lightning Test Lab

Direct effects of lightning testing is required for many aircraft components and parts, as well as in applications such as unmanned aerial systems.

Safety

January 25, 2016

Helo Cockpit Research Study Uses Eye-tracking Tech

Twenty-six pilots participated in the first phase of observational study, which seeks to improve pilot performance in the cockpit.

Rotorcraft

January 25, 2016

Air Elite Network To Pursue IS-BAH Certification

World Fuel Services has brokered a deal with IBAC to help its sponsored FBO network members achieve certification under the IS-BAH standard

Safety

January 21, 2016

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CJ Pilot Reported Autopilot Failure Before Fatal Crash

A CitationJet pilot told controllers that his autopilot had failed, along with other instruments, shortly before the aircraft crashed Monday in Utah.

Accidents

January 19, 2016

Wyvern Wingman Relaxes Pilot Recency Requirements

Pilot recency requirements reduced to reflect “continuing advancements” in flight training, avionics, maintenance and safety management.

Safety

January 18, 2016

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Safety

January 18, 2016

NTSB's 2016 Aviation Safety Goals 'In Step' with NBAA's

Aviation safety focus areas on this year’s list include fatigue, distraction and loss of control in flight (LOC-I).

Safety

January 14, 2016

DOT IG Stresses Manual Flying Skills, Pilot Monitoring

Recent accidents have shown that pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event.

Safety

January 11, 2016

AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.

Safety

January 11, 2016

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.

Regulations and Government

January 6, 2016

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.

Safety

January 6, 2016

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.

Accidents

January 4, 2016

Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.

Safety

December 30, 2015

AIN Blog: Local Legislators Don’t Want Your Drones

Model aircraft and drone operators are facing new local restrictions on where they can fly.

Safety

December 28, 2015

Court Decides That Flight-sharing Websites Are Illegal

The FAA's claim that flight-sharing websites offer illegal flights for compensation or hire is supported by an appeals court decision.

Safety

December 22, 2015

MedAire Upgrades Annual Global Map with Safety Concerns

While the company had published its Health Risk Map since 2010, the new version now includes personal safety risks as well.

Safety

December 22, 2015

Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New requirements narrows scope of ACAS resolution advisory reports.

Safety

December 21, 2015

ICAO Adopts 15-min. Interval Position Reporting

The new standard is the outcome of recommendations stemming from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Safety

December 9, 2015

Have Simulator, Will Travel

Aircare International’s latest emergency training simulator is as close as you will ever want to get to a real in-flight emergency

Safety

December 9, 2015