Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

FAA Implements Internal Voluntary Reporting System

The creation of the Voluntary Safety Reporting Program for FAA's Aviation Safety workers comes at the behest of Congress in the wake of the Max crashes.

AINsight: The ‘Right Stuff’ To Handle Stress

Stress is unavoidable for pilots, but it can be managed though preparation, anticipation, planning, communications, CRM, and time management.

Emergency Vision System STC'd for Embraer Praetor Jets

VisionSafe’s Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) is now STC’d for the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600.

Transport Canada Recommends EEC Upgrades on Learjet 60s

A Transport Canada safety alert is advising operators of Learjet 60s equipped with older EECs to upgrade the units.

Videos

More Articles

Sumwalt Reflects on Time with NTSB, Highlights Risk Management

Robert Sumwalt, who is stepping down from the National Transportation Safety Board this month after 15 years, stresses the need for procedural compliance.

EASA Intros Human Factors to Rotorcraft Cockpit Design

EASA airworthiness authorities must now ensure that human factors are considered during the design and certification process of rotorcraft cockpits.

Regulations and Government

NTSB: Citation Descending at 31,000 fpm before Crash

The last ATC radar return of a Cessna Citation I/SP that crashed into a lake showed the aircraft at about 700 feet msl and descending at some 31,000 fpm.

Improving Pilot Training Is Key Focus for FlightSafety CEO

At Wichita Aero Club event, FlightSafety International CEO Brad Thress outlined enhancements the company is making to its pilot training.

Garmin Gets FAA Nod for GFC 600 Autopilot on Cessna 441

Garmin’s GFC 600 digital autopilot has received FAA STC approval for Cessna 441 turboprop twins.

ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses

Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.

European Firm Offers Lower-cost Upset Recovery Training

Upset Training Solutions International is now offering lower-cost upset prevention and recovery training for aircraft pilots in Europe.

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Safety Summit

Jet Linx's theme for its 5th annual safety summit was “Forward Together for a Safer Future.”

Charter & Fractional

Garmin Enhances Risk/hazard Reporting in FltPlan SMS

FltPlan safety management system now offers more categories for risk/hazard reporting and presents data in an easier-to-use format for aviation managers.

Safety Auditor Offers Vaccination Prize

Aviation Safety Asia is offering fully vaccinated business jet operators a chance to win a safety audit worth $15,000.

DOD IG Report Critical of 'Dusting' Protestors with Helos

This latest incident fuels the debate on the proper use of law enforcement helicopters.

When Pilot Proficiency Is Not Enough

While technically proficient in the eyes of regulators, many pilots may not be prepared to handle events outside their comfort zone.

FAA's Aeromedical Head Talks Covid Impact

The Covid pandemic caused many changes and alterations in the aeromedical realm according to FAA Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Susan Northrup.

Data Analysis Key to Effective Flight Department SMS

A Business Aviation Safety Summit session focused on analyzing SMS data internally and externally to avoid safety incidents and accidents.

EASA Requires Member States To Bar Flights over Belarus

A safety directive requires national aviation authorities to instruct their airlines not to enter Belarus airspace.

Regulations and Government

Operators Need to Monitor Crew SOPs, Says Investigator

An NTSB investigator dissected a business aviation crash to illustrate the need to determine if crews are following SOPs.

Copyright ©2025 AIN Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Content Policy