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Drones Stop Approaches at Newark

A pair of drones were detected Tuesday night in the approach path for Newark Liberty Airport at 3,500 feet.

January 23, 2019

Shutdown Shutters Many U.S. Aviation Safety Activities

Airworthiness directives, ASAP programs, and accident investigations are among activities that have stalled under shutdown.

January 22, 2019

AINsight: ASAP Embraces Partnerships To Improve Safety

ASAP is the final program in the aviation industry's safety arsenal.

January 17, 2019

Veteran Helo Operator Makes Case for Cockpit Cameras

Phoenix Heli-Flight Chief says cockpit cams save money, improve safety

January 14, 2019

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Green Power HUMS Wins STC for Bell 407GX/GXP

Green Power's Foresight MX lightweight HUMS system has been approved for installation on select Bell 407 models.

January 8, 2019

Shutdown Delays FAA Runway Safety Meetings

U.S. government shutdown has delayed the start of the FAA's planned "special focus" safety meetings to help reduce wrong surface incidents at airports.

January 7, 2019

Industry Surveys Euro Operators To Build Safety Data

Without operational data, says a GAMA official, "We are blind as to the level of safety in Europe."

January 4, 2019

Citation Pilots Strengthen Safety Focus

At last October's Citation Jet Pilots convention, attendees learned new ways to improve single-pilot safety.

December 27, 2018

AINsight: LOSA Provides Insight into Crew Performance

LOSA captures normal pilot line performance and provides a snapshot of the operation.

December 21, 2018

Textron Aviation's Graham In Line For NTSB Seat

Graham is currently chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation and also holds a key role on NBAA's Safety Committee.

December 20, 2018

Episode 15: Familiar Departure, Busted Altitude | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

An unanticipated enroute stop-over throws a curve to an experienced crew.

December 18, 2018

IATA Readies Platform To Share Global Turbulence Information

Turbulence Aware will pool real-time, aircraft-sensed turbulence reports to improve safety and operational efficiency.

December 17, 2018

Robinson Safety Course Logs 21,000 Graduates

Helicopter OEM Robinson offers popular 3.5-day safety course at its U.S. factory and through foreign dealers throughout the year.

December 17, 2018

AINsight: Medications and Flying

There is no formal list of approved medications, as both the medication itself and the ailment are factors in whether it is approved.

Regulations and Government

December 14, 2018

AirMap Provides Real-time Geofencing UAS Mobile App

Free feature for DJI drone pilots alerts of unsafe airspace, aircraft conflicts.

December 10, 2018

Saudi Aviation Investigation Bureau raises profile, authority

Country's AIB has adopted international accepted practices–including "no blame culture"–and has received praise for doing so.

Regulations and Government

December 7, 2018

Tail Rotor System Failure Led To LOC In AW169 Crash

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch focuses on overtorqued nut while EASA issues another emergency AD.

December 6, 2018

African Airlines Complain of Safety Misperceptions

CEOs cite no jet hull loses on the continent in two consecutive years as evidence of improvement.

December 4, 2018

FSF Publishes 'Short Sleep' Best Practices

A new document from the Flight Safety Foundation outlines best practices for controlled rest on the fligth deck.

Regulations and Government

December 3, 2018

AINsight: Small Operators Can Improve with Big Data

Using data proactively can enhance safety, even for smaller operators.

November 28, 2018

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