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EASA Calls for AS350/EC130 Fuel System Mods

EASA is recommending, but not mandating, that operators of Airbus AS350/EC130 helicopters install crash-resistant fuel systems.

Maintenance and Modifications

DEF Contamination Downs Two Citations

Yet another incident of diesel exhaust fluid contamination nearly caused two Citation 550s to crash.

Web Manuals Cuts Costs, Time Of Compliance

Customers can achieve substantial cost and time savings by managing documents with Web Manuals.

Regulations and Government

AINsight: Takeoff Performance System Errors

Automated takeoff systems require a human check and double check.

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DJI Installing ADS-B in Consumer Drones

Drone-maker DJI will install the AirSense ADS-B system in most of its new recreational drones by 2020.

Argus International Introduces Free Traqpak Module for FBOs

Argus uses big data to increase aviation safety in a variety of markets and it is paying off with big growth and greater safety.

Gulfstream Receives FAA Safety Certifications

The Savannah airframer now has steep-approach capability on the G650, and EFVS landing and rollout approval on the G280

Wyvern and AeroEx Form a Union of Compliance

Wyvern and AeroEx join forces for a global aviation standard

Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Launches EFVS Compliance Package

EFVS package provides flight departments with a comprehensive manual and completed LOA application.

Regulations and Government

Dassault Intros Falcon Perf on iPad

App enables Falcon pilots to easily calculate compliant takeoff and landing performance

BACA Grows Membership, Ups Campaign Against Illegal Charter

Fresh campaign aims to educate travellers about the dangers of not using legitimate charter operators who comply with strict regulations.

Charter & Fractional

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.

UAS-specific Weather Data Lacking

Industry expert calls for improvement of micro weather data and analytics

FBO Partners Adds Safety Program Management Option

The FBO consultancy, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, has added industry veteran Patrick Moylan to run the new division.

FAA Adviser: Following Procedure Not Just AMT Problem

At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations.

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.

FAA Issues Venezuela Emergency Order

All flight operations of U.S. aircraft are prohibited in Venezuela airspace, except those above FL260.

Pilots Reported ‘AC Voltage’ Issue before Fatal Crash

Crew of a Rockwell Sabreliner reported electrical issues before the jet crashed near New Albany, Mississippi, on April 13.

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