Safety

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Assembly Approves RF Spectrum for Global Aircraft Tracking

The spectrum allocation approved at the World Radiocommunication Conference will support aircraft-to-satellite position reporting.

Safety

November 13, 2015

Space Weather Can Affect Bizav Flyers

Not only does space weather cause radio problems, but it can also add to flight crews’ radiation exposure.

Safety

November 12, 2015

NTSB Cites Pilot’s 'Perceived' Anomaly in GIV Incident

Examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have compromised effectiveness of the flight controls, said the Safety Board.

Safety

November 9, 2015

FAA Eyes Stricter Crashworthiness for Legacy Helos

Only 16 percent of the domestic civil helicopter fleet had complied with modern requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems at the end of last year.

Regulations and Government

November 9, 2015

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ACES 5 Ejection Seat Offers A Safe Escape

UTC Aerospace Systems has upgraded the widely-used ACES II with new structure, stabilization and restraints

Safety

November 9, 2015

Emirates Growth Continues Apace

Emirates will take delivery of three A380s in one month in December, while its flight cadre to quadruple to 16,000 pilots over the next two decades.

Safety

November 7, 2015

NBAA Honors Czech Operator ABS For Safety Record

ABS Jets has operated for 11 years without an accident.

Safety

November 6, 2015

Incorrect Nav Frequency Setting Led To Citation CFIT

The two pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed about 600 feet short of the VOR station, which was about one mile from the runway.

Accidents

November 6, 2015

EAA Takes Over Operation of IMC Club International

IMC Club was organized in 2010 with the goal of building instrument flying proficiency through the sharing of real-world scenarios.

Safety

November 3, 2015

NTSB: 'Improper' Mx Caused Caravan Engine Failure

Post-accident examination of the engine revealed that all of the compressor turbine blades had separated.

Accidents

November 2, 2015

Torqued: Is Gulfstream IV Crash Corporate Aviation’s Wakeup Call?

How does this incredibly experienced, long-time crew end up with a habitual failure to comply with checklists?

Accidents

November 1, 2015

Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash

French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.

Accidents

October 29, 2015

Glasgow Police EC135 Crew Didn't React To Fuel Warnings

Both engines flamed out although usable fuel remained in the main tank of the Airbus Helicopters light twin.

Accidents

October 23, 2015

Quest Kodiak 100 Substantially Damaged in Takeoff Crash

Registered as N153RW, the single-engine turboprop was substantially damaged in the accident, which occurred in day VMC.

Accidents

October 22, 2015

Bombardier Safety Standdown 2015

Professionalism and managing distractions topped the agenda.

Safety

October 18, 2015

Industry Looks to Technology To Help Solve LOC Issues

NTSB boar member Earl Weener says technology solutions are most desired approach to solving safety concerns such as loss of control.

Safety

October 15, 2015

FlightSafety Adds GV to Upset Recovery Training Course

Course is conducted in a full-motion simulator with expanded aerodynamic model for upset prevention and recovery training.

Safety

October 15, 2015

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.

Safety

October 15, 2015

NTSB LOC Forum Spotlights Culture, Training Issues

GA has not seen same safety improvements as commercial airline industry, with LOC the accident statistics, NTSB said.

Safety

October 14, 2015

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777

Regulations and Government

October 13, 2015