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Class A Airspace ACAS Reporting Revised

New rule will require reporting ACAS Resolution Advisories when they are "necessary to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft.”

Regulations and Government

February 9, 2016

Korean Authorities Issue Safety Warnings to Budget Carriers

Notices follow two 'isolated' incidents involving cabin depressurization

February 4, 2016

BTC Provides Travel Guidance on Zika Virus Risk

The World Health Organization designated the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern.

February 2, 2016

Fractional Jet Pilots Needed for Academic Research

Project is investigating why fractional jet pilots have achieved a great safety record despite the operational challenges they face.

February 2, 2016

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European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC

More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.

Regulations and Government

February 1, 2016

Torqued: Air Asia Crash Highlights Risks of In-flight Troubleshooting

The accident provides a good reminder: fly the airplane. Troubleshoot on the ground.

February 1, 2016

EMAS Saves Falcon 20 at Chicago Executive

The EMAS became operational in October.

January 28, 2016

NIAR Opens Aircraft Lightning Test Lab

Direct effects of lightning testing is required for many aircraft components and parts, as well as in applications such as unmanned aerial systems.

January 25, 2016

Helo Cockpit Research Study Uses Eye-tracking Tech

Twenty-six pilots participated in the first phase of observational study, which seeks to improve pilot performance in the cockpit.

January 25, 2016

Air Elite Network To Pursue IS-BAH Certification

World Fuel Services has brokered a deal with IBAC to help its sponsored FBO network members achieve certification under the IS-BAH standard

January 21, 2016

CJ Pilot Reported Autopilot Failure Before Fatal Crash

A CitationJet pilot told controllers that his autopilot had failed, along with other instruments, shortly before the aircraft crashed Monday in Utah.

January 19, 2016

Wyvern Wingman Relaxes Pilot Recency Requirements

Pilot recency requirements reduced to reflect “continuing advancements” in flight training, avionics, maintenance and safety management.

January 18, 2016

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

Training to Survive an Inflight Emergency

January 18, 2016

NTSB's 2016 Aviation Safety Goals 'In Step' with NBAA's

Aviation safety focus areas on this year’s list include fatigue, distraction and loss of control in flight (LOC-I).

January 14, 2016

DOT IG Stresses Manual Flying Skills, Pilot Monitoring

Recent accidents have shown that pilots who typically fly with automation can make errors when confronted with an unexpected event.

January 11, 2016

AIN Blog: Notams Still Incomprehensible

The FAA's Notam system is still broken, and for safety's sake it needs to be fixed.

January 11, 2016

Helo Pilots Warned of Running Landing Hazards

FAA says helicopter pilots should avoid conducting running landings in skid-equipped aircraft on runways with lighting systems embedded in pavement.

Regulations and Government

January 6, 2016

Argus IS-BAO Lead Auditor Training Course OK'd by IBAC

Course is designed to deliver training that provides pertinent knowledge and practical tools necessary to conduct many types of aviation audits.

January 6, 2016

U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.

January 4, 2016

Explosives-proof Bag Promises Protection Against Bombs

Italy's D'Appolonia says its new Fly-Bag is lighter and more flexible than existing explosives-protection equipment.

December 30, 2015

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