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Deadlines Set for Australia’s Pilot Fatigue Rules

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has finalized new crew fatigue rules that apply to holders of commercial air operator certificates.

Regulations and Government

August 21, 2019

FAA Notice Warns of Damage to AOA Sensors

The FAA has issued a notice to advise pilots and maintenance personnel of the potential for easily damaging angle of attack sensors on aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 20, 2019

FlightSafety Offers Advanced Rejected Takeoff for G550

Similar courses for the Gulfstream G650 and G280 are expected to be offered this fall.

August 19, 2019

Dale Earnhardt, Others Escape Fiery Citation Crash

Retired race car driver Dale Earnhardt, his family, and the two pilots emerged without serious injuries after their Citation Latitude overran a runway.

August 16, 2019

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Phoenix East Offers Latam Students Flying Start

With a fleet of Diamond and Cessna trainers, Daytona Beach, Florida-based Phoenix East Aviation has been in business since 1972.

August 14, 2019

Pilot Dozed Off at Controls of MedFlight Helo

The FAA is investigating an incident in which a Boston MedFlight pilot briefly fell asleep at the controls of a helicopter while transporting a patient.

August 13, 2019

Operator Seeks Damages after DEF Incident

Air Trek's medical services division is preparing legal action after two of its jets were downed by DEF-laced fuel.

August 13, 2019

Bizjets Make Up Majority of EMAS Arrestments

Since the first engineered materials arrest system was installed in 1999, there have been 15 incidents where an aircraft has rolled onto one in an overrun.

Regulations and Government

August 12, 2019

MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools

Aviation safety and security specialist brings Travel Risk Map and aviation security white paper to LABACE.

August 11, 2019

IBAC Looks To Draw Small Ops To IS-BAO in Latin America

IBAC's Edwards says most operators are already doing 90 percent of what any IS-BAO operator is doing, but just haven’t documented their processes.

August 10, 2019

AINsight: When Can’t I Fly?

Are there medical circumstances when it is certain that a pilot cannot fly? Quite clearly there are, and these provisions are outlined in FAA Part 67.

Air Ambulance IFR Helicopter Rules Eased

The rule facilitates use of IFR departure and approach procedures at airports/heliports without approved weather reporting source.

Torqued: The Criminal Element in Aviation

Awareness is key, both of the laws and of the existence of those who are willing to break them.

Energy Org Joins Fray Warning on Fuel Contamination

The report on fuel system icing inhibitor handling follows several instances on cross-contamination with diesel exhaust fluid.

NTSB Issues Warning: 'Don't Foul The Fuel!'

The NTSB alert outlines several incidents involving DEF contamination and provides guidance on avoiding such an event.

Elevated UAM Landing Sites Pose Challenges

Expert cautions care in designing rooftop landing pads for eVTOLs.

More Safety Training For Primary Helo Students Urged

Safety tools should be incorporated in primary, recurrent helo pilot training, says professor.

AINsight: A Review of King Air Takeoff Accidents

A review of past King Air takeoff accidents reveals that pilot error, not aircraft issues, were at the root of these mishaps.

FAA Moving To Smooth Aircraft Certification

FAA certification head Earl Lawrence counsels UAM designers to stress the safety case.

ALPA: Single-pilot Ops Not a Risk Worth Taking

The Air Line Pilots Association has published a white paper decrying any effort to permit single-pilot airline operations.

Regulations and Government

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