Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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AIN Blog: Hyper Focus on New Risk Detracts from Other Risks

Drones may be the latest concern, but the industry still needs to pay attention to safety and security of airport operations.

Safety

October 1, 2018

NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'

July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."

Safety

September 28, 2018

Researchers See the Light To Reducing Bird Strikes

In the tests, birds consistently avoided LED lights with peaks at 470 and 630 nanometers, which appear blue and red to the human eye.

Safety

September 27, 2018

AviationManuals Streamlines ASAP Reporting for Bizav

Offering seamlessly integrates the ACSF ASAP program and the company's SMS platform, creating a streamlined reporting channel.

Safety

September 26, 2018

Videos

AINsight: Is the Captain's Authority Absolute?

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.

Safety

September 25, 2018

FAA Revises Fuel Tank Lightning-protection Rules

Rule removes the mandate for manufacturers to provide triple-redundant fault tolerance in lightning protection.

Aircraft

September 24, 2018

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

Fuel

September 21, 2018

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses

Safety

September 21, 2018

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.

Accidents

September 17, 2018

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.

Airports

September 17, 2018

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.

Safety

September 15, 2018

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2018

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.

Safety

September 12, 2018

ASI Nall Report, Scorecard Highlight Improving Safety

Fatal accidents were down in 2015, a trend that has continued in subsequent years.

Safety

September 10, 2018

Wrong-surface Events Remain Nagging Genav Issue

A recent FAA summit highlight wrong surface events.

Safety

September 5, 2018

Notice to Pilots: Remove Pitot Tube Covers before Flight

ATSB advises operators that use pitot probe covers to “ensure there are rigorous processes for confirming that covers are removed before flight.”

Safety

September 4, 2018

New Dassault Falcons Now Come with Aircare Med Services

Falcon operators taking delivery of new aircraft will receive a standard first aid kit, training, and access to a 24/7/365 telemedicine call center.

Safety

September 4, 2018

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.

Accidents

September 4, 2018

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

NBAA joins with industry leaders to shine a light on this potential threat.

Fuel

September 4, 2018

Torqued: Airport Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Aviation safety and security require it.

Safety

September 2, 2018

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

AIN Blog: Hyper Focus on New Risk Detracts from Other Risks

Drones may be the latest concern, but the industry still needs to pay attention to safety and security of airport operations.

NTSB Chairman Calls Notams 'Garbage'

July 2017 incident at SFO prompts NTSB to call for a “more effective presentation of flight operations information to optimize pilot review and retention."

Researchers See the Light To Reducing Bird Strikes

In the tests, birds consistently avoided LED lights with peaks at 470 and 630 nanometers, which appear blue and red to the human eye.

AviationManuals Streamlines ASAP Reporting for Bizav

Offering seamlessly integrates the ACSF ASAP program and the company's SMS platform, creating a streamlined reporting channel.

Videos

More Articles

AINsight: Is the Captain's Authority Absolute?

The captain has full authority during the flight but not on the ground.

FAA Revises Fuel Tank Lightning-protection Rules

Rule removes the mandate for manufacturers to provide triple-redundant fault tolerance in lightning protection.

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.

FAA Updates Cold-weather Restricted Airports List

Airports on the list are known to have cold-weather altimetry errors, and a correction factor is required.

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.

ASI Nall Report, Scorecard Highlight Improving Safety

Fatal accidents were down in 2015, a trend that has continued in subsequent years.

Wrong-surface Events Remain Nagging Genav Issue

A recent FAA summit highlight wrong surface events.

Notice to Pilots: Remove Pitot Tube Covers before Flight

ATSB advises operators that use pitot probe covers to “ensure there are rigorous processes for confirming that covers are removed before flight.”

New Dassault Falcons Now Come with Aircare Med Services

Falcon operators taking delivery of new aircraft will receive a standard first aid kit, training, and access to a 24/7/365 telemedicine call center.

Aviaa Signs Patriots Jet as UPRT Partner

Patriots Jet Team provides full-envelope UPRT training in Sabreliner 60 jets.

Industry To Tackle Fuel Contamination Problem

NBAA joins with industry leaders to shine a light on this potential threat.

Torqued: Airport Workers Deserve a Living Wage

Aviation safety and security require it.

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