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DOT Watchdog Gives FAA Fresh 'Doors Off' Upbraiding

DOT IG critical of FAA current supervision of "doors off" helitour flights.

December 21, 2020

EASA Details Dry Ice Hazards during Vaccine Transport

Further recommendations on dry ice handling from EASA follows a more general FAA safety alert.

December 18, 2020

FltPlan Adds AeroData Runway Analysis Option

FltPlan users have a new option for runway analysis and takeoff and landing performance calculations provided by AeroData.

December 16, 2020

Bizav Groups Worldwide Unite in Illegal Charter Battle

Through the creation of a new Air Charter Safety Alliance, a dozen bizav organizations will work together to raise awareness of illegal charters.

December 16, 2020

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Garmin Adds Smart Rudder Bias to Piston Twins

Smart Rudder Bias is the newest addition to the Garmin Autonomi family and brings new safety features to piston twins.

December 15, 2020

FAA's Dickson Warns 'Disruptions' Could Affect Safety

FAA administrator Steve Dickson describes risks resulting from changes caused by the pandemic.

December 14, 2020

NATA Continues Hangar Foam Revision Quest

The second draft meeting for NFPA's 409 aircraft hangar fire protection code is slated for February.

December 14, 2020

FAA Greenlights Pfizer Covid Vaccine for Pilots, Controllers

The FAA on December 12 determined that pilots can receive the Covid-19 vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification.

Regulations and Government

December 12, 2020

FAA Warns of CO2 Hazards as Airlines Prep To Move Vaccines

A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2020

Covid Is No Hoax, and No Joke Either

An AIN editor shares his experience with the disease.

December 10, 2020

ARC Notes Jump in SMS Form Use

ARC Safety Management attributes the higher activity to increasing SMS integration.

December 10, 2020

London Biggin Hill Takes Covid Testing to the Tarmac

Business aircraft passengers and crew can take a variety of Covid tests at Biggin Hill's new facility in a bid to shorten or avoid quarantine requirements.

December 9, 2020

A Pilot's Covid Fight

Pilot Rich Pickett survived a nearly fatal bought of Coronavirus.

December 8, 2020

Aspen Airport Introducing Covid Testing Requirements

Pitkin County, which encompasses popular ski resorts, has instituted a travel affidavit policy that all travelers must complete.

December 8, 2020

FAA Prepared To Move Quickly on Covid Vaccines

Pilots are concerned that Covid vaccines would effect medical status, but the FAA said it would evaluate use as soon as the vaccines gain authorization.

December 7, 2020

Airline and Pilot Groups Urge Covid Testing Exemptions for Crew

Given airlines' role in Covid-19 vaccine transport, flight crew should get priority for the coronavirus vaccine.

December 7, 2020

Experts Explain Covid-19 Testing and Test Effectivity

Molecular tests are the most effective for detecting coronavirus, according to medical experts.

December 7, 2020

UK Lifts Quarantine for Approved Senior Executive Trips

Senior executives traveling to the UK can avoid its 14-day quarantine if they can prove their visit will likely deliver "significant economic benefit."

Regulations and Government

December 4, 2020

Universal Weather To Donate Services for Covid Relief

Universal Trip Support will waive its fees on various services for operators attempting humanitarian flights involving Covid-19 delivery.

December 3, 2020

IBAC Builds on IS-BAO with Progressive Stage 3

IBAC's new IS-BAO PS3 program enables operators to advance their Stage 3 safety system, share data, mentor, and share best practices with others.

December 3, 2020

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