Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Caravan Safety Initiative Launched

Cessna has joined with the FAA and the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) for a Caravan “educational and awareness campaign.” The coalition “w

Aircraft

September 14, 2006

To Err Is Human, But Can Be Dangerous

International authorities have noted repetitive oceanic errors recently, including “gross” navigation errors (25 nm or more), large altitude deviations (30

Safety

September 13, 2006

FSF Launches New Safety Publication

The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) of Alexandria, Va., has published the inaugural issue of Aviation Safety World, a monthly journal that replaces the seve

Safety

September 13, 2006

Fractionals Included in Reporting Program

The FAA is extending the voluntary disclosure reporting program (VDRP) to fractional ownership programs on a test basis for one year, to May 19 next year.

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

Videos

More Airports Get Arresting Systems

The FAA has contracted for four additional airports to have engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) installed on runways that don’t have enough space

Safety

September 13, 2006

Keeping Runways Clear of Incursions

“Was That for Us…?” is a new DVD from the FAA providing guidance on reducing runway incursions.

Safety

September 13, 2006

Post-maintenance stall tests raise safety concerns

An incident on May 4 this year in which a Hawker 800A lost more than 10,000 feet during a post-maintenance stall test underscores the potential risks of st

Aircraft

September 13, 2006

Industry teams to address runway information issues

The Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 overrun accident at Chicago Midway Airport last December 8 has led to two significant developments for operators.

Safety

September 13, 2006

Safety is the theme at the flight attendant conference

NBAA tried something new at its annual Flight Attendants Conference, held this year in Denver in June.

Safety

September 13, 2006

CDRs coming soon for business aviation

Coded departure routes (CDRs), which have been tested in business aviation during the past three years, are on track for deployment throughout the U.S.

Safety

September 13, 2006

Goodrich finds fix for Q400 nose-gear failures

Goodrich Aerospace has devised a solution to the wiring harness problems that led to a number of nose-gear retraction failures in Bombardier Q400 turboprop

Aircraft

September 13, 2006

AmSafe retrofit inflatable belts coming soon for general aviation

In the third quarter, the FAA is expected to begin awarding supplemental type certificates for installation of AmSafe inflatable seatbelts in dozens of mod

Safety

September 13, 2006

Torqued: The end of the good old days

Everywhere we look in aviation today we can see long overdue signs of an economic recovery and return to the good old days.

Safety

September 13, 2006

NTSB urges changes for Saab 340s

The NTSB wants the FAA to attend immediately to “deficiencies” in the cold-weather operating procedures for Saab 340s, as well as the aircraft’s performanc

Safety

September 12, 2006

Canadian ATC provider reduces user fees

Nav Canada is reducing user fees–or service charges–by 2 percent beginning next month.

Safety

September 12, 2006

Look closely at FMS-provided runway data

About six months ago, someone–either a customer or an aircraft manufacturer–queried Rockwell Collins about a runway with a displaced threshold in a Pro Lin

Safety

September 12, 2006

NTSB: ‘Serious Concern’ with ATC Alerts

Based on a study of 11 accidents that occurred between December 2002 and February this year, the NTSB expressed “serious concern” about the effectiveness o

ATC

September 12, 2006

ACSS targets runway incursion dangers

Runway incursions this summer nearly wrecked the flawless accident record major U.S.

ATC

September 12, 2006

Third dual flameout raises questions about Beechjet

The third Beechjet dual engine flameout in less than two years has left NTSB investigators, as well as aircraft manufacturer Raytheon and engine maker Prat

Safety

September 11, 2006

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

Caravan Safety Initiative Launched

Cessna has joined with the FAA and the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) for a Caravan “educational and awareness campaign.” The coalition “w

To Err Is Human, But Can Be Dangerous

International authorities have noted repetitive oceanic errors recently, including “gross” navigation errors (25 nm or more), large altitude deviations (30

FSF Launches New Safety Publication

The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) of Alexandria, Va., has published the inaugural issue of Aviation Safety World, a monthly journal that replaces the seve

Fractionals Included in Reporting Program

The FAA is extending the voluntary disclosure reporting program (VDRP) to fractional ownership programs on a test basis for one year, to May 19 next year.

Videos

More Articles

More Airports Get Arresting Systems

The FAA has contracted for four additional airports to have engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) installed on runways that don’t have enough space

Keeping Runways Clear of Incursions

“Was That for Us…?” is a new DVD from the FAA providing guidance on reducing runway incursions.

Post-maintenance stall tests raise safety concerns

An incident on May 4 this year in which a Hawker 800A lost more than 10,000 feet during a post-maintenance stall test underscores the potential risks of st

Industry teams to address runway information issues

The Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 overrun accident at Chicago Midway Airport last December 8 has led to two significant developments for operators.

Safety is the theme at the flight attendant conference

NBAA tried something new at its annual Flight Attendants Conference, held this year in Denver in June.

CDRs coming soon for business aviation

Coded departure routes (CDRs), which have been tested in business aviation during the past three years, are on track for deployment throughout the U.S.

Goodrich finds fix for Q400 nose-gear failures

Goodrich Aerospace has devised a solution to the wiring harness problems that led to a number of nose-gear retraction failures in Bombardier Q400 turboprop

AmSafe retrofit inflatable belts coming soon for general aviation

In the third quarter, the FAA is expected to begin awarding supplemental type certificates for installation of AmSafe inflatable seatbelts in dozens of mod

Torqued: The end of the good old days

Everywhere we look in aviation today we can see long overdue signs of an economic recovery and return to the good old days.

NTSB urges changes for Saab 340s

The NTSB wants the FAA to attend immediately to “deficiencies” in the cold-weather operating procedures for Saab 340s, as well as the aircraft’s performanc

Canadian ATC provider reduces user fees

Nav Canada is reducing user fees–or service charges–by 2 percent beginning next month.

Look closely at FMS-provided runway data

About six months ago, someone–either a customer or an aircraft manufacturer–queried Rockwell Collins about a runway with a displaced threshold in a Pro Lin

NTSB: ‘Serious Concern’ with ATC Alerts

Based on a study of 11 accidents that occurred between December 2002 and February this year, the NTSB expressed “serious concern” about the effectiveness o

ACSS targets runway incursion dangers

Runway incursions this summer nearly wrecked the flawless accident record major U.S.

Third dual flameout raises questions about Beechjet

The third Beechjet dual engine flameout in less than two years has left NTSB investigators, as well as aircraft manufacturer Raytheon and engine maker Prat

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