Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Germanwings Copilot Set FMS for Fatal Descent

Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz, 27, is now the focus of the investigation

Gulf Summit Shines Spotlight on World Aviation Safety

Delegates in Dubai stress shared responsibility

Germanwings A320 Black Box Found at Crash Site

A Germanwings Airbus A320 crashed in a remote location in the French Alps, with all 150 people on board believed to be dead.

With First Certifications, IS-BAH Gains Momentum

The voluntary best practices standard for global business aviation handlers has seen its first two successes.

ICAO Reports Flight Tracking, Risk Portal Progress

Secretary-General spoke in Malaysia on new safety measures prompted by the MH370 and MH17 disasters.

Koranda To Retire from NATA

Koranda played instrumental role of development and growth of association’s safety programs.

FAA Takes Aim at Preventing Aborted Landing Accidents

Agency recommends SOPs for aircrew to determine a point after touchdown where a go-around will not be initiated.

King Air Accident in Uruguay Claims 10

A fire of unknown origin destroyed most of the aircraft.

TRB Hosts Webinar on Airport Winter Operations

Course includes a best practices review and discussion of practical applications.

Safety Standdown Nominations Open

The award recognizes an aviation safety professional who sets the highest standards for safety.

Tamper-proof Avionics Move One Step Closer

InFlight Labs to offer range of tamper-proof avionics.

FAA Offers Guidance on Wind Shear for Training Devices

Recommendations are intended to improve instructor access to scenarios.

Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor

The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.

Researchers Study Future, Safer Flight Decks

The secret to addressing human factors is adapting the cockpit to the way the human brain works best, say researchers.

Hart To Headline GWBAA's Safety Standdown

Christopher Hart, sworn in as NTSB chair yesterday, joins FAA, association and industry officials to discuss key safety issues.

Loss of Control In Flight, Runway Excursions Are Top Bizav Safety Concerns

Other include airspace complexities; birds and wildlife; distraction and technology management; fatigue; and ground handling collisions.

Argus Audit Report Finds Internal Evaluations Lacking

Argus has made more recommendations covering internal evaluation programs than in any other area since 2008.

Senate Unanimously Confirms Hart Nomination

Industry groups believe Hart's general aviation background will provide 'unique insight' that will benefit industry safety.

NTSB Investigating Oklahoma Helicopter Accident

One person died; two more were injured in the crash.

EASA Proposes AD on Pilatus PC-12

Proposed AD looks specifically at the potential for the aileron trim tab to disconnect above 10,000 feet.