Safety

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Safety

ACSF Launches Audit Lite Program for Smaller Operators

IAS Lite ensures compliance with SMS requirements
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Scores 1st IS-BAH Stage 3 in UK

The company demonstrated its embrace of SMS at both its Luton and Stansted locations
Harrods Aviation sign in front of facility
Safety

Indian Air Force Drops AW119 Helicopter in Rescue Flight

Rotorcraft was stranded in mountains after carrying pilgrims to shrines
Kestrel Aviation AW119 helicopter
Safety

FAA Mandates SMS for Charter Operators—Now What?

While the SMS rule has strong support, safety advisors caution on implementation
aviation checklist
Regulations and Government

FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems

New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions
FAA building
Accidents

Indian Investigators Probe Causes of AW139 Helo Crash

Twin-engined rotorcraft had just undergone C check during maintenance visit
An AW139 helicopter operators by Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd
Accidents

Engine Failure Leads to Improved Inspection Process

Cracks occurred in an area that can't be seen without removing the spinner
NTSB report Rolls-Royce Tay engine damage from spinner separation
Safety

AINsight: Single-pilot/Second Pilot Optional

New concepts press the issue of single-pilot operations on jet transports
Safety

European Air Ambulance Adds Second Challenger 605

Operation now flies five jets to rescue individuals and in partnership with other organizations
European Air Ambulance Bombardier Challenger 605
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues First Artificial Intelligence Roadmap

31-page document recommends AI safety assurance strategies
FAA Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence Safety Assurance
Engines

Lilium Completes Key Stage of Electric Propulsion Tests for eVTOL Aircraft

A purpose-built lab in Germany is being used for ground tests
Lilium electrical power laboratory
Safety

NATA, AACA Partner on Alaska Aviation Safety

National Air Transportation Association joining with Alaska Air Carriers Association to advance aviation
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Taps Vocus SMS for Safety 24/7 Program

Software helps align company's safety management system with FAA and ICAO guidelines
Accidents

Crew Error Caused Premier I Fatal Crash in Malaysia

Second-in-command pilot was not type rated in the business jet
Schematic of crash site of a Premier I aircraft in Malaysia
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System

Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness
Safety

NTSB Calls for Certified Dispatchers, Expanded Manifests in Part 135

NTSB's new safety report explored more than 500 Part 135 accidents
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Avionics

New KPWK RNP Approach Serves Windy City Arrivals

Approach offers a safer way to fly to Chicago Executive Airport when winds favor Runway 34
Final approach to Chicago Executive Airport's Runway 34
Safety

New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance

Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
FlightServ FBO at Trenton Mercer Airport
Training and Workforce

First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe

Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Bombardier Challenger 350 Level D full flight simulator
Safety

Million Air Dallas Launches Aviation Safety Action Program

Effort elevates safety culture at the business aircraft services company
Training and Workforce

Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim

Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely
Embraer Phenom 300 full-flight simulator at CAE Burgess Hill
Safety

NBAA-BACE To Bring SMS, Mental Health to Forefront

2024 has been a pivotal year for safety issues, NBAA says
Paul "BJ" Ransbury, CEO of Aviation Performance Solutions and chair of NBAA Safety Committee (Photo: Aviation Performance Solutions)
Charter & Fractional

AirCare1 Gets FAA Acceptance for Voluntary SMS Program

FAA recognition followed a 16-month review process
Learjet 60 AirCare 1 air ambulance interior (Photo: AirCare1)
Safety

AINsight: Is VNAV a Pilot’s Friend or Foe?

Automation can both help and hurt flight crewmembers
Safety

Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation

Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Honeywell Surf-A test aircraft
ATC

Demo Shows How Ground Control Stations Could Support eVTOL Flights

Honeywell and Frequentis conducted the flights in Austria during June
Honeywell ground control station drone trials
Regulations and Government

Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules

Document provides SMS guidance for Part 91, 135, and 121 operators
Aircraft

Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor

The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Bob Buddecke and Gwen Lighter
Rotorcraft

Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control

Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Skyryse Robinson R66 helicopter flight simulator
Aircraft

Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround

President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
Boeing Presidents Panel in London