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Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.

New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress

Charles Alcock

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A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

Chad Trautvetter

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Recommendations are based on NTSB accident investigations involving aircraft encountering weather conditions.

NTSB Wants More Comprehensive Weather Info for Pilots

Thierry Dubois

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

The deadline is approaching for adding a technical crewmember in the copilot seat but a pilot union opposes the hospitals' favored option.

French HEMS debate heats up around second crewmember

Matt Thurber

Rulemaking effort could delay action mandated by Congress.

FAA Rulemaking Might Ease Medical Certification Requirements

Mark Huber

The FAA said the original deadline did not give stakeholders and the agency “sufficient time to prepare” and was “contrary to the public interest.” 

FAA Delays Helicopter Safety Rule Deadline

Neelam Mathews

India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association says aviation officials are trying to deflect blame for the country’s recent safety downgrade.

Indian Bizav Community Accuses Government Of Safety Slur

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

NASA Offers World’s First Wind Tunnel for Engine-icing Tests

Researchers Tackle High-Altitude Engine Icing

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Honeywell Advanced Technology Highlighted During Lab Visit

Gregory Polek

U.S. Downgrades India’s Safety Oversight Rating

Gordon Gilbert

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New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress

Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.

Industry Agrees To Introduce Mandatory Aircraft Tracking

A task force formed by the International Air Transport Association is developing proposals for mandatory aircraft tracking to be implemented by ICAO.

NTSB Wants More Comprehensive Weather Info for Pilots

Recommendations are based on NTSB accident investigations involving aircraft encountering weather conditions.

French HEMS debate heats up around second crewmember

The deadline is approaching for adding a technical crewmember in the copilot seat but a pilot union opposes the hospitals' favored option.

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FAA Rulemaking Might Ease Medical Certification Requirements

Rulemaking effort could delay action mandated by Congress.

FAA Delays Helicopter Safety Rule Deadline

The FAA said the original deadline did not give stakeholders and the agency “sufficient time to prepare” and was “contrary to the public interest.”

Indian Bizav Community Accuses Government Of Safety Slur

India’s Business Aircraft Operators Association says aviation officials are trying to deflect blame for the country’s recent safety downgrade.

NASA Offers World’s First Wind Tunnel for Engine-icing Tests

Researchers Tackle High-Altitude Engine Icing

Honeywell Advanced Technology Highlighted During Lab Visit

Honeywell Advanced Technology Highlighted During Lab Visit

U.S. Downgrades India’s Safety Oversight Rating

U.S. Business Jet Accidents Plummet in 2013

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North Sea Review Focuses on Procedure Commonality

IHST Reformulates Helo Safety Goal: Zero Tolerance Equals Zero Accidents

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FltPlan Unveils Electronic Checklist Feature

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