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FAA: Aircraft-UAS Encounters Continue To Rise in U.S.

Aircraft pilots, ATC personnel and others reported 583 possible hazardsor encounters with UASs in U.S. airspace between August 22 and January 31.

Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes New Helo Ditching Rules

Proposed changes establish a new ditching certification methodology by which a target probability of capsize following a ditching can be determined.

New Tower Lighting Standards Literally for the Birds

Previous FAA standards for tower lighting allowed white and red steady-burning lights, the latter of which was found to attracts migratory birds.

Regulations and Government

AAIB: Poor Monitoring, CRM Led To Fatal Helo Ditching

According to the AAIB, the helicopter’s decreasing airspeed went unnoticed by the pilots until the helicopter was in a critically low-energy state.

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Rotorcraft ASIAS Spools Up

The FAA and industry partners are working on the Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing System for rotorcraft.

SkyVector Publishes Drone Notams in Graphical Format

SkyVector's easy-to-interpret graphical drone notams–Drotams–will help pilots assess the impact of drone operations.

Flight-tracking Blocking Efforts Under Way

Legislative and technical methods have been proposed to let operators block aircraft identify on flight-tracking services.

Pre-flight Pesticide Treatment Offered to Combat Zika Virus

Having an aircraft treated with pesticide prior to departure can be an easier way to meet new health requirements imposed countries such as Italy.

Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany

AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?

NTSB Investigating NetJets Phenom 300 Incident

Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

Vector Shows Off Tank That’s Built Like a Tank

Designed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the new direct replacement fuel tank for the AS350 and EC130 will provided added safety in crash situations

Torqued: Hallmarks of Aviation Safety Remain Education and Individual Responsibility

Aviation safety hinges on continuing education and responsible decision-making.

Watch Out For Lights During Running Landings

The FAA’s advice is designed to help pilots avoid damage to skids from embedded lighting systems.

February 29, 2016

Tour Operators Mark 20th Anniversary of TOPS

TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.

February 29, 2016

BEA: Pilot's Skill Saved Falcon 7X with Runaway Trim

When the pitch angle increased rapidly, the pilot rolled the aircraft sharply to the right, applying a 40- to 80-degree bank angle for about 20 seconds.

February 25, 2016

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.

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.

February 23, 2016

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