Safety

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UK Inquest To Assess Causes of AW169 Fatal Accident

Family of passenger killed has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from manufacturer Leonardo

Accidents

January 13, 2025

Investigators Probe Coast Guard Dhruv Helicopter Crash

Hindustan Aeronautics is working on type certification of civil variant of rotorcraft

Accidents

January 10, 2025

Vertical Starts Piloted Thrustborne Flights With VX4 eVTOL

Company progressing towards hover-to-cruise transition flights

Aircraft

January 8, 2025

Twin Otter Pilot Taps Ergo Blue App for Antarctic Trips

Software shows ship positions to improve survival chances during a ditching

Safety

January 7, 2025

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FAA Acknowledges G550 In-flight Object Strike at FL270

A report of engine damage claims a metallic object was involved

Safety

January 7, 2025

NATA Forum To Help Operators Prepare for SMS Mandate

Part 135 operators face a May 2027 SMS deadline

Safety

January 2, 2025

Knowing the Known in Icing

Pilots must be aware of when known icing is present and prepare

Safety

January 2, 2025

UK Mandates Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Light Aircraft

CO poisoning continues to cause fatal accidents and incidents

Safety

December 27, 2024

AINsight: Nothing Mysterious About This Drone Report

NASA ASRS database gives insight into drone safety

Safety

December 26, 2024

STC Enables Halon-free Fire Extinguishers for Falcon 7X

Halotron BrX is weight efficient and leaves no residue after application

Maintenance and Modifications

December 19, 2024

Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January

Regulations and Government

December 18, 2024

Business Aviation Security and Safety Experts Join Forces

Partners say the industry has "a significant security shortfall."

Safety

December 17, 2024

NTSB Prelim Points To Distraction in Bizjet Collision

Hawker crew did not respond to controller’s orders

Accidents

December 17, 2024

Avinicis Plans New Emergency Air Service Training Center

Portugal-based operator has a fleet of around 220 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft

Training and Workforce

December 17, 2024

FAA Calls on General Aviation Operators To Adopt SMS

New InFO document cites an ICAO standard and EASA requirements

Safety

December 16, 2024

FAA and EASA Recommit To Collaborate on Aviation Safety

Declaration of Intent signed a month ahead of the new U.S. administration taking office

Safety

December 11, 2024

IBAC Adds Luxaviation to its Industry Partner Program

Business aviation services group is 19th company to join program

Safety

December 11, 2024

Qatar Executive Selects MedAire360 for Charter Fleet 

Company's Gulfstream G700 jet is latest to be equipped

Safety

December 11, 2024

MedAire Expands MidEast Bizav Security, Health Services

Flight crew mental health is an important facet of operational safety

Safety

December 10, 2024

Vita Rescue System Hoist Is Qualified by U.S. Army

Testing was also conducted by the Air Force

Rotorcraft

December 6, 2024