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AINsight: Formula for Avoiding Disaster

Seamanship and airmanship are similar—both involve the art or mastery of operating a vessel and a highly specialized skillset.

Smart Glide Guides Stricken Airplane to Suitable Airport

Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.

EASA Gives Nod to Garmin Autoland in Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet Safe Return Emergency Autoland system, which is based on Garmin’s Autoland technology, has received approval from EASA.

Most Airline Passengers Support Mask Wearing: IATA

An IATA survey shows that passengers remain willing to wear masks to mitigate the risk of Covid transmission.

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Canada To Relax Covid-related Border Restrictions

Vaccinated U.S. travelers will more freely be able to enter Canada beginning on August 9 and other international travelers on September 7.

EBAA, IBAC Launch Sustainability Program Test

EBAA and IBAC today announced the pilot launch of their Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability (S.T.A.R.S.) program.

FAA Halts Operation of Rhoades Aviation/Transair

The action by the FAA to ground Rhoades Aviation relates to an investigation into maintenance deficiencies, not the July 2 ditching accident.

FAA Calls For Boeing 737 Cabin Pressure Switch Inspections

An FAA airworthiness directive was issued to assess the risk of dual-switch failures in 737 airliner cabin pressure systems.

Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.

UK S-92 Near-CFIT Highlights Hazards of MVFR Flight

The UK S-92 helicopter low-altitude incident parallels circumstances of Kobe Bryant fatal crash.

NFPA Committee Agrees on Hangar Foam Exemption

In a ballot last week, the National Fire Protection Association’s Technical Committee on Airport Facilities voted to approve revisions to NFPA 409.

AviationManuals Pairs SMS Software, Doc Services

The pairing of the SMS software with manual services in an all-in-one content platform represents a "fundamental change" for AviationManuals, it said.

U.S. Bizjet Accidents Rise Steeply in 1H21

Accidents and fatalities involving U.S.-registered business jets more than doubled from a year ago as mishaps surged in the second quarter.

Air Methods: Solving the IIMC Accident Problem

Air Methods has eliminated inadvertent flight into IMC accidents with new simulator training programs.

Let the Flyer Beware

The accidents that occur in business aviation point to systemic problems that need to be addressed.

The New Era of Aviation Safety: Cognitive Science

Cognitive science recognizes how the brain works, and that can be applied that to improve aviation safety.

IBAC, French DSAC Collaborate on Data-sharing Trial

IBAC is hoping to demonstrate the value of IB-BAO through a data-sharing project with the French DSAC.

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod

Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.

ADS Apps Aid SMS Needs with Flex Pricing

Aeronautical Data Systems’ Ergo resource-management iPad apps are upgraded and now available with flexible pricing.

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