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Advisory circular addresses laser threat

In response to numerous reports of lasers being pointed at aircraft, the FAA last month issued advisory circular (AC) 70-2 requesting all aircrews to repor

Safety

December 7, 2007

NTSB blames Part 91 for deadly EMS helo crashes

On January 25 the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety presented a special investigation report on EMS and helicopter EMS (HEMS) operations, attributing a number

Safety

December 6, 2007

HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication

Safety

December 6, 2007

GAO Raps FAA over Runway Incursions

Per a request by House aviation subcommittee chairman Jerry Costello, the Government Accountability Office yesterday issued a <link http://www.gao.gov/cgi-

Safety

December 6, 2007

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NTSB Boss Urges Focus on Safety

While corporate aviation has an enviable safety record, one comparable to that of the airlines, some flight departments operate on a shoestring budget with

Safety

November 30, 2007

Preliminary Report: King Air Crew reports engine problems

Hawker Beechcraft Super King Air 200, Bogota, Colombia, Oct.

Safety

November 30, 2007

FAA: ‘Serious’ Runway Incursion Rate Down

The FAA said last month that it exceeded its goal for reducing the “most serious” runway incursions by 25 percent in FY07, which ended September 30.

Safety

November 27, 2007

NTSB: FAA’s Response ‘Unacceptable’

The NTSB on November 8 updated its “Most Wanted” list of 44 “critical” safety improvements.

Safety

November 27, 2007

FAA: Icing Is a ‘Continuing Concern’

The FAA released on November 8 a new fact sheet, “Safer Flying in Icing Conditions,” to warn operators that aircraft icing is a “continuing concern in all

Safety

November 27, 2007

Saab studies missile-protection system

For business jets operating in potentially hostile areas, Sweden’s Saab might soon offer some protection.

Safety

November 27, 2007

Upset training gives pilots an in-flight safety net

Ask most professional pilots about either the USAir accident in Pittsburgh or the United Airlines crash in Colorado Springs, when the Boeing 737s flipped u

Safety

November 27, 2007

Runway Overruns Can Be Stopped, FAA Says

The FAA issued Advisory Circular 91-79 for pilots and operators of turbine-powered airplanes to identify, understand and mitigate risks associated with run

Safety

November 26, 2007

NASA Set To Release Pilot Safety Survey

In response to mounting public and congressional pressure, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin reversed course and announced last month that his agency woul

Safety

November 26, 2007

Eclipse Releases FOQA Details

Eclipse Aviation has released more information about its planned flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) program, which the FAA recently approved.

Safety

November 26, 2007

New AC Addresses Runway Overruns

The FAA has issued a new Advisory Circular (91-79) that addresses runway overruns during landing.

Safety

November 26, 2007

FAA: Runway Overruns Are Preventable

The FAA has issued an <link http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/0052f2a2a00d91b28625738e0071e44c/$FILE/AC_91_79.pdf

Safety

November 20, 2007

NTSB: FAA Failing To Address Urgent Recommendations

On Thursday the NTSB updated its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, and half of the 44 “critical” safety recommendations were issued to the FAA.

Safety

November 13, 2007

Grand Canyon Air-tour Recommendations Issued

Last week the NTSB issued several safety recommendations stemming from the Sept.

Safety

November 13, 2007

Aircraft Icing an Ongoing Concern, FAA Warns Pilots

The FAA today released a new fact sheet, “Safer Flying in Icing Conditions,” to remind operators that aircraft icing is a “continuing concern in all parts

Safety

November 8, 2007

Ad addresses Citation pitch-trim failure

Operators of U.S.-registered CitationJets must disengage the pitch-trim/ autopilot circuit breakers to prevent runaway pitch trim, a condition that has led

Safety

November 2, 2007

Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

Advisory circular addresses laser threat

In response to numerous reports of lasers being pointed at aircraft, the FAA last month issued advisory circular (AC) 70-2 requesting all aircrews to repor

NTSB blames Part 91 for deadly EMS helo crashes

On January 25 the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety presented a special investigation report on EMS and helicopter EMS (HEMS) operations, attributing a number

HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication

GAO Raps FAA over Runway Incursions

Per a request by House aviation subcommittee chairman Jerry Costello, the Government Accountability Office yesterday issued a <link http://www.gao.gov/cgi-

Videos

More Articles

NTSB Boss Urges Focus on Safety

While corporate aviation has an enviable safety record, one comparable to that of the airlines, some flight departments operate on a shoestring budget with

Preliminary Report: King Air Crew reports engine problems

Hawker Beechcraft Super King Air 200, Bogota, Colombia, Oct.

FAA: ‘Serious’ Runway Incursion Rate Down

The FAA said last month that it exceeded its goal for reducing the “most serious” runway incursions by 25 percent in FY07, which ended September 30.

NTSB: FAA’s Response ‘Unacceptable’

The NTSB on November 8 updated its “Most Wanted” list of 44 “critical” safety improvements.

FAA: Icing Is a ‘Continuing Concern’

The FAA released on November 8 a new fact sheet, “Safer Flying in Icing Conditions,” to warn operators that aircraft icing is a “continuing concern in all

Saab studies missile-protection system

For business jets operating in potentially hostile areas, Sweden’s Saab might soon offer some protection.

Upset training gives pilots an in-flight safety net

Ask most professional pilots about either the USAir accident in Pittsburgh or the United Airlines crash in Colorado Springs, when the Boeing 737s flipped u

Runway Overruns Can Be Stopped, FAA Says

The FAA issued Advisory Circular 91-79 for pilots and operators of turbine-powered airplanes to identify, understand and mitigate risks associated with run

NASA Set To Release Pilot Safety Survey

In response to mounting public and congressional pressure, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin reversed course and announced last month that his agency woul

Eclipse Releases FOQA Details

Eclipse Aviation has released more information about its planned flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) program, which the FAA recently approved.

New AC Addresses Runway Overruns

The FAA has issued a new Advisory Circular (91-79) that addresses runway overruns during landing.

FAA: Runway Overruns Are Preventable

The FAA has issued an <link http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/0052f2a2a00d91b28625738e0071e44c/$FILE/AC_91_79.pdf

NTSB: FAA Failing To Address Urgent Recommendations

On Thursday the NTSB updated its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, and half of the 44 “critical” safety recommendations were issued to the FAA.

Grand Canyon Air-tour Recommendations Issued

Last week the NTSB issued several safety recommendations stemming from the Sept.

Aircraft Icing an Ongoing Concern, FAA Warns Pilots

The FAA today released a new fact sheet, “Safer Flying in Icing Conditions,” to remind operators that aircraft icing is a “continuing concern in all parts

Ad addresses Citation pitch-trim failure

Operators of U.S.-registered CitationJets must disengage the pitch-trim/ autopilot circuit breakers to prevent runaway pitch trim, a condition that has led

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