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FAA Releases List of 5G-buffered Airports

Fifty U.S. airports will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.

Regulations and Government

January 8, 2022

Airlines, Wireless Carriers Agree On Temporary 5G Ceasefire

Tentative agreement would delay 5G C-band roll out until January 19th

Safety

January 4, 2022

Bizav Cautious, Rotor Critical on 5G Delay

Verizon and AT&T formally agree to delay 5G C-band roll-out to January 19.

Rotorcraft

January 4, 2022

Bad Night At Black Rock

The 2017 crash of an Irish S-92 highlights the hazards of night-time SAR operations.

Accidents

January 3, 2022

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FAA, FCC Head for 5G Showdown

The debate over 5G C-band and radio altimeters is likely headed to court.

Regulations and Government

January 3, 2022

Tamarack Asks NTSB To Reconsider Probable Cause

Tamarack Aerospace is disputing many points in the NTSB's final report on the 2018 crash of a CitationJet equipped with Tamarack winglets.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 3, 2022

New Approach to Emergency Cabin Oxygen Could Cut Fuel Burn

Limitations of current emergency oxygen systems and safety concerns over some countries, like Afghanistan, are forcing airlines to fly longer-routes.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

December 23, 2021

Aviation, Wireless Groups Pledge Cooperation on 5G C-band

A move to cooperate on 5C interference comes after Airbus and Boeing CEOs called on the Biden Administration to delay the rollout of 5G C-band.

Safety

December 23, 2021

Canada’s TSB Addresses Hazards During Runway Construction

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a recommendation that Nav Canada publish notams with graphic depictions of runway closures.

Airports

December 20, 2021

Nine Killed in Dominican Republic GIV-SP Crash

Seven passengers and two crewmembers were killed yesterday evening when a GIV-SP crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting a diversionary landing.

Accidents

December 16, 2021

JumpSeat App Seeks To Supplement Notams

The new JumpSeat app provides a simple way for pilots to share important information about airports anywhere in the world.

Safety

December 15, 2021

Damning Senate 737 Max Report Also Cites GE9X Concerns

The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X.

Engines

December 14, 2021

European Bizav Community Responds To Safety Challenges

This week's EBAA Safety Summit is addressing how operators and other member companies are dealing with pressures brought about by the Covid pandemic.

Safety

December 13, 2021

Boeing 787 Delivery Halt Spoils American Airlines’ Summer Plans

As the FAA continues its analysis of Boeing’s 787 fixes to gaps between fuselage sections, American Airlines must delay international expansion.

Aircraft

December 10, 2021

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Safety

December 9, 2021

MedAire Adds More Medical Scenarios to Aviation App

MedAire's new medical scenarios include in-flight fainting, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.

Safety

December 7, 2021

ARC Integrates NASA ASRS into SMS Offerings

ARC Safety Management's integration of NASA ASRS into its SMS software will eliminate duplication efforts.

Safety

December 7, 2021

FAA Issues New 5G Interference Airworthiness Directives

New FAA rules would prohibit certain aircraft operations where 5G interference is encountered or likely.

Regulations and Government

December 7, 2021

Safety Standdown Celebrates 25th Anniversary

For a quarter-century, the Bombardier Safety Standdown has helped promote aviation safety.

Safety

December 6, 2021

AIN Announces 2021 Top Flight Award Winners

The second annual AIN Top Flight Awards honor excellence and innovation in business aviation and related fields.

Aircraft

December 1, 2021