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Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.

October 24, 2016

TSB Repeats Call for Voice, Data Recorders on Bizjets

Only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers must have a cockpit voice recorder.

Regulations and Government

October 20, 2016

Weight-and-Balance Curtailment Added To iPreFlight App

real-time curtailment feature allows operators to comply with the guidelines in FAA Advisory Circular 120-27E.

Regulations and Government

October 18, 2016

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet

How to Fight a Fire in a Business Jet

October 18, 2016

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CBAA Leads Fight against Fatigue Rules

CBAA said that its Subpart 703 on-demand air-taxi members will be “severely” affected by Transport Canada’s impending proposed flight and duty time rules.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2016

Bizav Accidents Decline in First Nine Months

Number of accidents involving turbine business airplane operations worldwide fell more than 30 percent versus the same period last year.

October 10, 2016

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.

October 7, 2016

HUD/EVS for Midsize Legacys Gets Trio of Approvals

Operators equipped with the HGS/EVS system can fly specially approved approaches at airports around the world and use lower approach minimums.

October 6, 2016

EASA Proposal Aims To Reduce Runway Excursions

Proposal would increase the required landing distances for turbine business airplanes by allowing these aircraft to use a landing factor of 80 percent.

Charter & Fractional

October 6, 2016

ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor

Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.

October 5, 2016

IS-BAO Approved for TCO-SMS Applications in Europe

The European TCO regulation requires applicants to have an approved safety management system.

Regulations and Government

October 3, 2016

Torqued: GA Flying in the Age of Drones

The age of drones is upon us. Safety is paramount.

October 2, 2016

Bombardier Celebrates Safety Standdown 20th Anniversary

More than 9,000 aviation industry professionals have attended the free Bombardier Safety Standdown.

September 28, 2016

GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety

GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.

September 28, 2016

Bizav 'Has Long Way To Go on Safety,' Says NBAA Chief

The Safety Standdown is an opportunity “to for us to move beyond the reactive, find ways to use the data to identify challenges and mitigate them."

September 27, 2016

Bizjet Ground-handling Mishaps Overshadow Accidents

A recent industry survey shows the most dangerous part of an aircraft's day comes after it lands.

September 23, 2016

Oxygen Working Group Seeks Pilot Input

The group wants to provide input to the FAA that might lead to more sensible oxygen mask regulations.

September 22, 2016

Saudia Private Aviation Taps Wyvern for Risk Management

Under the agreement, Wyvern will provide updated operational and technical manuals to SPA that comply with newly implemented regulations.

September 22, 2016

NBAA: 18% of Bizjet Crews Don't Do Pre-takeoff Control Checks

NBAA report, stemming from the 2014 Hanscom crash, found that 17.66 percent of flights on average have taken off without full pre-takeoff checks.

September 21, 2016

FAA Warns Pax About Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones

Aviation authorities are highlighting the risks of flying with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which is subject to a global replacement program.

September 12, 2016

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