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Bizav Accident Fatalities Drop 50% in First Quarter

Runway excursions continue to be a problem, however

Bombardier Challenger 650 crash

AINsight: Watch Out Below the Minimum Descent Altitude

LNAV+V advisory glide paths can be helpful but do not guarantee obstacle clearance

Safety Governs Flexjet’s MidEast Ops Amid Iran Conflict

Bizjet operator still flying into Cyprus, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Gulfstream G650

Houthi Escalation of Iran War Widens Danger to Aviation

Security analysts are warning operators to remain vigilant in Gulf conflict

Red Sea

Videos

How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality

Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground

Regulations and Government

January 12, 2024

eVTOL vertiport

SpaceX Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Dr. Sian Proctor Talk Space Exploration and Aviation

The two civilians crewed SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission together.

October 23, 2023

Dr. Sian Proctor and Jared Isaacman

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero

December 9, 2021

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy

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Lithium-ion Battery Fires: Understanding Risks and Containment

On average, two lithium-ion battery thermal runaway events occur every week, mostly while aircraft are in cruise

explosion of a Lithium-ion battery installed in a mobile Bluetooth speaker

AINsight: Spatial Disorientation Training for Bizav Pilots

Recommendation from Kobe Bryant crash investigation called for pilot spatial disorientation training

flight path of Sikorsky S76B

EASA and Eurocontrol Publish GNSS Joint Action Plan

Increasing number of interference events prompted need for consistent guidance

Bolen Touts Safety, New ATC System at SDC

This year’s show is the largest in its 37-year history

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen on stage at SDC 2026

Skylark Brings AI FOD Detection to Airports

Fixed system detects foreign object debris without vehicle patrols

Skylark Labs Fixed FOD Detection at Airport

AI Deployment Aims To Maximize Flight Training Debriefs

Navi AI is now working with leading U.S. flight training organizations

Training and Workforce

Navi AI

FAA Mandates Radar for Airplane, Helicopter Separation

Agency issued a general notice to highlight the change

Bryan Bedford, FAA Administrator at Verticon 2026

Middle East Conflict Continues To Weigh on Bizav

Last week showed continuing deterioration in traffic for the region

WingX map showing business jet departures to Turkey from the Middle East

NATA Extends Ramp Safety Training Beyond Line Service

Program is aimed at those who also need ramp access

car service picking up private jet passenger on ramp

Garmin Adds 15 More Guided Visual Approaches to Database

Procedures help pilots flying into challenging airports and at night

Garmin guided visual approaches

Garmin Alert Cautions Pilots about Descent Below MDA

Advisory glide paths do not provide obstacle or terrain clearance assurance

Garmin Service Alert

Senate Panel Approves Graham for Another NTSB Term

Graham joined the board in 2020

Regulations and Government

NTSB Board Member Michael Graham

Easier Arrival Arranged for Landing on Aspen Runway 33

Honeywell FMS guided visual approach ensures a stabilized flightpath

Aspen FMS guided visual approach

FAA Issues Emergency Revocation of Houston Part 135 Op

StarFlite allegedly falsified pilot records

Charter & Fractional

Generic bizjet

Mandatory Electronic Conspicuity Inbound for UK GA/bizav

Regulator to publish an updated concept of operations within a year

Regulations and Government

Over-shoulder view of two pilots in cockpit

Bird Strikes: The Rotorcraft Operating Reality

Standards exist, but ops drive exposure

helicopter bird strike

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