Safety

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Bombardier Kicks Off Standdown with Leadership Change

Safety Standdown leadership is transitioning from Andy Nureddin to Chris Milligan.

Safety

November 2, 2021

Creating SMS Culture at the Pilot Level

Two helicopter operators exemplify the application of SMS concepts for a wide variety of mission types.

Rotorcraft

November 1, 2021

NBAA Offering Safety Management Certificate Program

NBAA's new the certificate program is designed as an entry-level or mid-level path to expanding and demonstrating knowledge of safety management.

Safety

October 29, 2021

AINsight: FAA Should Get Serious about Alaska Safety

It’s time for action, not more studies, when it comes to aviation safety in Alaska.

Regulations and Government

October 29, 2021

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FAA Releases Final Alaska Safety Initiative Report

The FAA's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative points to solutions to the state's poor safety record, but costs are an obstacle.

Accidents

October 26, 2021

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2021

CJP Rolls Out 'Safe to Land' Procedures

CJP devloped a program involving a series of procedures and callouts for Citation pilots during visual and instrument approaches.

Safety

October 25, 2021

Bombardier Safety Standdown Turns 25

Participants must have proof of vaccination, comply with mask recommendations.

Safety

October 25, 2021

Metro To Test FAA Weather Cam in Michigan

Metro Aviation hopes weather camera will reduce number of canceled flights due to inaccurate weather reporting.

Regulations and Government

October 25, 2021

Citation Jet Pilots Gather for Annual Confab

The Citation Jet Pilots Association's annual meeting was held in Indian Wells, California, with Citations landing at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

Safety

October 22, 2021

AINsight: Long-haul Single-pilot Ops Face Turbulence

Airbus and Cathay Pacific might want to rethink a project aimed at allowing single-pilot operations of airliners during the cruise phase of flight.

Safety

October 22, 2021

AvMet Weather Now on SmartSky Skytelligence

AvMet Applications has joined SmartSky Networks’ Skytelligence platform.

Avionics

October 14, 2021

Argus Unveils Highest Safety Rating with Platinum Elite

Jet Linx is the first Part 135 operator to achieve Argus's Platinum Elite rating.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2021

EVO Jet Shows Off New Digital Functions

Global flight supporter EVO Jet Services is offering its 3D airport briefing tool this week at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas.

Safety

October 13, 2021

CAE Partners on Single-pilot Jet Training Insurance

A first-of-its-kind program aimed at single pilot jet owners will combine a rigorous 18-month training cycle along with insurance for them.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 13, 2021

Indiana Firm Develops Self-ejecting Pitot Cover

DeGroff Aviation Technologies is demonstrating the PitotShield V2 at its booth at NBAA-BACE.

Safety

October 12, 2021

Universal's Aperture Brings AI To Civil Cockpits

Universal Avionics introduces Aperture, a sensor fusion and augmented reality platform for situational awareness.

Avionics

October 12, 2021

Baldwin Launches New Safety Manager Virtual Training

Baldwin safety program accepted by NBAA for certified aviation manager credit.

Safety

October 12, 2021

HAI Offering New, Lower-cost SMS Program

The HAI SMS software program is designed for small operators and others with cost concerns.

Regulations and Government

October 11, 2021

Landsberg Sees Pitfalls in Applying SMS to Small Ops

NTSB's Landsberg worries that SMS parameters do not scale well for small operations and sees need for "creativity" to make it work.

Safety

October 11, 2021