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GE Aviation Integrates C-FOQA with Vector SMS

The collaboration streamlines the ability for operators to integrate flight-data information into their SMS programs.

Business Aviation Confronts Covid-19 Reality as Fallout Spreads

In the face of dire economic news and mounting travel restrictions, business aviation is reaching for a silver lining on the COVID-19 pandemic cloud.

Charter & Fractional

Sala Report Highlights Dangers of Illegal Charters

The UK AAIB’s report is a tour de force on why higher safety requirements for commercial operations protect unwary passengers.

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.

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Singapore Outlines COVID-19 Measures for Bizav

The nation-state is working to ensure both arriving and departing passengers and crews are negative for CORVID-19.

Paragon Taps FBO Partners for Safety Program

FBO Partners will supervise and coordinate the Paragon Aviation Group's network-wide safety inititiave through its Online Safety Officer program.

Coronavirus Puts the Bite on Bizav Conferences

CIting concerns over the spread of COVID-19, several exhibitors and corporate flight departments have made the call to skip SDC and IOC in Charlotte.

NTSB's Sumwalt Sees Need for Level Field in Safety

Speaking to last week's ACSF safety symposium, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt warned all of Part 135 gets painted with a broad brush when accidents occur.

FAA to Helo Pilots: 'HOWI' the Weather?

The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.

Sino Jet Measures the Impact of COVID-19

The operator is seeing some benefits from the restrictions on airline travel.

Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR

Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.

Regulations and Government

Industry Troubled as UK Government Confirms EASA Departure

The UK will leave the European Aviation Safety Agency at the end of 2020, raising questions about the CAA's ability to take over its responsibilities.

Regulations and Government

Saudi Arabia Severely Curtails Travel Through Its Airports

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.

NTSB, Safety Experts ID Charter Safety Issues

Lack of information and caliber of candidates present stumbling blocks to further improve safety, speakers said.

Regulations and Government

CAMI: Urban Air Mobility Must Be for Public Good

The Community Air Mobility Initiative is working with the UAM industry to win public acceptance for eVTOL aircraft operations in urban areas.

Sustainability and Environment

Pilots Ill-equipped for Cockpit Cyberattacks, Says Oxford Team

Many flight deck cyberattack scenarios involve the use of only basic radio equipment.

ACSF Safety Symposium Puts Focus on Leadership

The 2020 ACSF Symposium comes a day after NTSB held a panel discussion on Part 135 safety and will host chairman Sumwalt to discuss its Most Wanted list.

NBAA Offers COVID-19 Flight-planning Guidance

The guidance offers considerations for operators during flight planning as well as resources for them to tap before, during and after a mission.

AINsight: Data-entry Errors Impede Takeoff Safety

Inadvertant data-entry errors in aircraft flight management systems can have dire consequences.

February 28, 2020

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