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FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.

Torqued: Pilots and Mechanics Must Communicate after Critical Maintenance

From what I have seen, communication between those who maintain aircraft and those who fly aircraft is not as good as it could and should be.

NTSB Alert Urges 'See and Be Seen' Vigilance

NTSB releases alert as technologies present new distractions in cockpit.

FAA Forms Advisory Committee on Pilot Mental Health Issues

The agency said its aviation rulemaking committee is a response to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and Germanwings Flight 9525.

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ACSR Introduces Tailboom Motion Detection System

A switch illuminates the master caution panel indicating “tailboom” in the event of a failure.

FlightAware Launches MLAT Mode S network Tracking

Company also intros new capabilities for its flight tracking service

Battery Failures: Beware Lithium-ion Dangers

Battery fires present a serious threat to all airplanes, and the threat is growing.

When is a Crewmember Fit for Duty?

Fitness-for-duty plans are crucial, and pilots need to watch out for each other to ensure the safety of the operation.

IHST Forms Helicopter Safety Partnership in Brazil

The Brazilian Helicopter Safety Team is a partnership between the IHST Brazil Group and the nation's civil aviation authority.

U.S., Canada Detail Pilot Certificate Conversion Procedures

Document outlines the application process, required information and considerations for exercising the privileges of an FAA pilot certificate.

MedAire Celebrates 30 Years

Established by Joan Sullivan Garrett in 1985, MedAire has come a long way in the three decades since its creation as an aviation medical services company

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Flying the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion Touch Avionics System

Comlux Lands Several Safety Awards

EBAA’s Silver safety award has been bestowed on Comlux as the company’s Kazakhstan branch becomes the first to become ISSA-registered.

FAA Updates AC on Use of Portable Electronic Devices

The document is one means for an operator to determine if it can safely expand passenger PED use to more phases of flight.

Discovery Air Defense and APS Team for Upset Training

Students will experience a high-Mach, high-altitude upset recovery in an A-4 Skyhawk.

Wyvern Endorses EVAS Cockpit Smoke-displacement Unit

VisionSafe Emergency Vision Assurance System recommended by Wyvern for cockpit smoke emergencies

FSF, NBAA Host Business Aviation Safety Summit

Annual event is focusing on the importance of data sharing and analysis, human factors.

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Ameriflight

The agency alleges the operator flew a Beech 99 on numerous occasions when it was not airworthy.

EASA Publishes New UPRT Guidelines

All European airline and commercial business jet operators must complete upset-recovery training by May next year.

Air Safety Award Nomination Opens

The award recognizes achievement in the field of aviation safety.

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