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An EASA notice of proposed amendment aims to improve the ability to integrate the use of vibration health monitoring systems for helicopter rotors.

The Flight Safety Foundation and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will hold an annual meeting to raise aviation safety standards in Asia-Pacific.

The fatal crash of a Challenger 601-3A on May 5, 2019, was the result of a loss of control due to a rapid climb and inversion caused by severe turbulence.

AIN has compiled a summary of upcoming EASA regulations to help business aircraft operators, manufacturers, and others prepare for what is coming ahead.

Gulfstream has issued maintenance and operations letters regarding ground spoiler checks as a result of a December 2021 fatal crash of a GIV-SP.

Operators with ADS-B Out receivers with selective availability are no longer required to perform a preflight performance availability prediction check.

Accumulated snow/ice, excessive gross weight, and out-of-limit center of gravity are among factors eyed by investigators of a Pilatus PC-12 crash.

The FAA has issued an update of its previous 2018 advisory circular (AC) that provides regulatory guidance for operators to obtain EFVS approval.

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has developed framework to reduce the regulatory burden on general aviation.

Zero fatalities from business jet accidents were recorded in first quarter.

The FAA has included several key deadlines as part of an interim final rule overhauling aviation maintenance technician school regulations.

The proposed amendment would require the installation of lightweight flight data recorders on nearly all Canadian-registered general and business aircraft.

The U.S. DOT’s inspector general office found that the FAA is lacking resources in its oversight of counter-UAS measures.

Kevin Strong, a former FAA transportation specialist, was recently sentenced for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Some turbine aircraft operators in Europe will be able to reduce the amount of contingency fuel required, with the aim to reduce aircraft carbon emissions.

Despite advances in technology leading to quieter airplanes, the FAA needs to do more to address community concerns about aircraft noise, said the GAO.

Canada has stepped back from its previous position that could have seen virtually all private aircraft purchased taxed as luxury “personal” aircraft.

The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators about their preparation for meeting the country’s ADS-B Out mandate.

Transport Canada has issued a revised advisory circular with a renewed emphasis on wearing shoulder harnesses.

WingX, which has expertise in business jet analysis, is partnering with Parapex Media to provide helicopter fleet information.

Flight Safety Foundation is seeking nominations for its inaugural Gloria Heath Trophy which will be awarded to women for achievements in civil aviation.

FreeFlight Systems has introduced an upgrade to its RA-4000 and RA-4500 radar altimeter that offers a 5G mitigation solution.

The International Business Aviation Council is offering two scholarships for its ISBAO and ISBAH workshops through Women in Corporate Aviation.

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.

The U.S. DOT is proposing to amend its drug-testing requirements for pilots to include oral fluid testing in addition to urine testing.

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.

The FAA’s Office of Airports is requesting comments on a draft engineering brief for vertiport and vertistop design standards to accommodate eVTOLs.

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

A draft FAA Advisory Circular provides guidance and recommended practices for operational procedures and training related to flightpath management.