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FAA To Require 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

Following a rebuke from NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy, the FAA moves to establish rulemaking committee for 25-hour CVR capacity.

Regulations and Government

March 17, 2023

Report Highlights Need for Crosswind Training in Globals

A UK AAIB report on a wingtip-strike incident involving a Global 6000 in gusty conditions highlights the need for more crosswind training in the type.

Aircraft

March 16, 2023

Canada TSB Urges Updates to Medical Examiner Guidelines

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is again recommending that Transport Canada improve the civil aviation medical examiners’ guidelines.

Regulations and Government

March 15, 2023

Turbulence, Runway Incursions Headline Last Year’s Accidents

The Flight Safety Foundation Releases its 2022 Safety Report on the same day the FAA holds a special safety summit.

Safety

March 15, 2023

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FSF: Runway Excursion Remains Top Bizjet Accident Type

Turbulence has eclipsed runway excursions in airliner accidents, but the later category "by far" leads those involving corporate jets, FSF said.

Safety

March 15, 2023

RAA Head Black Breaks Ice during FAA Safety Summit Session

Industry leaders convened to explore reasons for a spate of runway incidents and consider other safety concerns.

Airlines

March 15, 2023

EASA Warns of Increase in GPS Signal Outages

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is warning operators of an increase in jamming or spoofing of global navigation satellite systems, including GPS.

Avionics

March 13, 2023

EC145s and Chinook Helicopters To Get Foresight MX HUMS

GPMS International is working with Metro Aviation and Columbia Helicopters to certify its predictive health and usage monitoring systems for more aircraft.

Avionics

March 9, 2023

Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters

The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

Aviation Groups Lash FAA's Proposed 5G AD

A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.

Regulations and Government

March 7, 2023

Universal Named as Repair Center for Dassault FalconEye

Universal Avionics is now an approved North American service provider for Dassault FalconEye Enhanced Flight Vision System.

Safety

March 7, 2023

HAI Explores Rebranding To Reflect Evolving Priorities

The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.

Regulations and Government

March 7, 2023

HAI Program Simplifies Pilot Training and Check Tasks

Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 7, 2023

IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.

Accidents

March 7, 2023

NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft

NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2023

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 7, 2023

HAI Members Get Help with Safety Management Systems

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2023

Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair

Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

Avionics

March 6, 2023

One Killed in Challenger 300 In-flight Upset

The NTSB is looking into a "reported trim issue" that occurred before Challenger 300 N300ER experienced an in-flight upset that killed a passenger.

Accidents

March 6, 2023