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NTSB Renews Call for Mandatory FDM, SMS for Part 135

The NTSB said the May 2017 Learjet 35A crash highlighted a series of safety issues in Part 135, including the lack of FDM and pilot oversight.

NTSB Head: Part 135 Needs Same Safety Tools as Airlines

NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt said the May 2017 crash of a Learjet makes the case that Part 135 operators need the same safety tools as the airlines have.

Part 135 Training Changes Coming Soon

Attendees of the 2019 Air Charter Safety Symposium were given an overview of dramatic changes ahead for Part 135 training and heard of NTSB's Most Wanted.

FSF, Aireon Collaborate on Space-based ADS-B Data

The ADS-B payloads in Iridium Next satellites will generate data that can help facilitate safety improvements.

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EASA Suspends Boeing 737 Max Operations In and To Europe

The European safety agency joins China and several other jurisdictions as groundings of the Max mount.

PowerFlarm Reaches 10,000th Customer

Flarm Technology has sold more than 40,000 of its aircraft collision and obstacle warning alarms since 2004

NBAA Announces 2019 Top Safety Focus Areas

Reducing the risk of loss of-control-inflight is at the top of the list

Hickok IFR Procedures Now Showing on ForeFlight

ForeFlight's Content Packs demonstrate unique new uses, with Hickok custom approach procedures becoming available soon.

Milestone Poker Fundraiser Reaps Rewards for HeliOffshore

Poker fundraiser supports HeliOffshore's work to enhance safety for its member operators.

Air Methods' New Sim Represents Safety Progression

FlightSafety is adding an EC145 simulator at its Denver learning center for Air Methods pilots.

ASU Brings Own Lightweight NVG To Market

Known for years as a night vision goggle seller and maintainer, the Idaho-based company unveiled its first in-house designed and manufactured set.

Airbus Offering Crash-resistant Fuel System for B3/B4 Singles

Airbus is offering discounted crash-resistant fuel systems for more models of its single-engine helicopters.

Airbus Embraces Big Data

Airbus Helicopters pairs with Skytrac, launches Flight Analyser app

Air Methods' New Sim Represents Safety Progression

FlightSafety is adding an EC145 simulator at its Denver Learning Center for Air Methods pilots.

Metro Aviation Purchases Guardian Mobility

Pairing Guardian to Outerlink broadens Metro's portfolio of FDM and tracking solutions.

Dart Gets Canadian Nod for New Emergency Float System

Intended for use on the Airbus H130 family, the system features quick release fittings that allow for removal of much of the unit in under five minutes.

Fatal Helicopter Accident Rate Climbing

Private flying, utility missions saw increases in fatal crashes.

FAA's Duncan To Keynote BASS

Duncan has been a champion of the agency's compliance philosophy.

Indonesia To Institute Crackdown on Flying Schools

A 2018 audit shows deficiences at nearly half of Indonesia’s training institutions.

Torqued: In Safety Reports, the Devil Is in the Details

Canadian study finds U.S. regional airlines responsible for majority of runway incursions at Toronto Airport, a fact not mentioned in the media summaries.

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