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Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List

Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.

Germanwings Report Cites Self-Reporting Failure, German Law

BEA concludes pilot feared for his job despite strict confidentiality laws in Germany

AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay

Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?

NTSB Investigating NetJets Phenom 300 Incident

Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.

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New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

New Flight Crew Operating Manuals Boost Safety for S-92 and S-76D Helicopters

Vector Shows Off Tank That’s Built Like a Tank

Designed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the new direct replacement fuel tank for the AS350 and EC130 will provided added safety in crash situations

Torqued: Hallmarks of Aviation Safety Remain Education and Individual Responsibility

Aviation safety hinges on continuing education and responsible decision-making.

Watch Out For Lights During Running Landings

The FAA’s advice is designed to help pilots avoid damage to skids from embedded lighting systems.

February 29, 2016

Tour Operators Mark 20th Anniversary of TOPS

TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.

February 29, 2016

BEA: Pilot's Skill Saved Falcon 7X with Runaway Trim

When the pitch angle increased rapidly, the pilot rolled the aircraft sharply to the right, applying a 40- to 80-degree bank angle for about 20 seconds.

February 25, 2016

NTSB: Cessna Citation Had Stuck Aileron Trim on Takeoff

Crew recovered control after trim popped free as airplane slowed for landing at Dallas Love Field.

February 24, 2016

ICAO Bans Lithium-ion Battery Shipments by Passenger Airlines

The 'interim' prohibition does not affect bulk shipments of lithium batteries by cargo airlines, which concerns the Air Line Pilots Association.

February 23, 2016

Australian Study Examines Pilot Incapacitation

Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.

February 22, 2016

EU Proposes New Wake Separation Criteria

New criteria allow for lower separation minimums for certain pairs of aircraft, taking into consideration wake turbulence-induced accidents.

February 18, 2016

Baldwin Aviation, SOS Team on Aviation Safety Program

Partnership combines Baldwin’s expertise in aviation safety data collection with SOS’s flight data management/flight operations quality assurance.

February 18, 2016

Controp Develops Airfield Safety Systems

Controp from Israel has partnered with Pharovision to develop and test an electro-optic wildlife tracking system to enhance airfield safety.

February 17, 2016

Honeywell’s ATM Division Progresses in Asia-Pacific

SmartPath, SmartRunway and SmartLanding are all in demand, says Honeywell.

February 15, 2016

Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

The FSF scheduled safety workshops in Singapore, Asia and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2016 to progress the Global Safety Information Project.

February 15, 2016

Advent Anti-skid Brakes STC'd for 300-series King Airs

Company is also working on STCs for the King Air B200, Pilatus PC-12/12NG and Beechcraft T-6B/C.

February 15, 2016

Indonesia Introduces Aging Aircraft Ban

New Indonesian Aging Aircraft Rule Seen as Cosmetic Exercise

February 11, 2016

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