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Search Suspended for Survivors of Downed Learjet

Search-and-rescue operations were suspended for three occupants of a Bombardier Learjet 36A that crashed into the sea off the California coast.

Accidents

May 11, 2023

Kern Urges ‘Thinking Differently’ about Aviation Safety

Convergent Performance CEO Tony Kern said there is a need for rethinking aviation safety approaches and programs.

Safety

May 9, 2023

Oral Fluid Testing Added to DOT Drug-monitoring Program

The drug-testing program required by the FAA and other U.S. transportation agencies has been amended to include oral fluid testing.

Regulations and Government

May 8, 2023

NTSB Roundtable To Delve into Runway Incursions

The NTSB is taking a deeper dive into the state of runway excursions and the next steps to curb them during an in-person roundtable meeting.

Safety

May 8, 2023

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NetJets Pilots To Picket Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

NetJets pilot union organized a picket of the annual shareholders meeting of NetJets's parent company Berkshire Hathaway to protest pay and conditions.

Charter & Fractional

May 5, 2023

After Years of Accidents, 'Clear of Clouds' Remains Murky

The "clear of clouds" directive lays responsibility on the pilots, but with the lack of clarity, no pilot officially has a cloud incursion...until a crash.

Safety

April 29, 2023

Jet Linx Earns Safety Rating Trifecta

Jet Linx now holds the highest safety audit ratings from Wyvern, Argus, and IS-BAO Stage 3, making it one of the few, if not the only, operator to do so.

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2023

AINsight: Bounced-landing Awareness and Recovery

Pilots should not hesitate to execute a go-around when encountering a bounced landing in a business aircraft.

Accidents

April 28, 2023

TAG To Run Ground Schools for Dassault Falcon Pilots

After completing flight simulator training with CAE in the UK, pilots will go to TAG Global Training's Farnborough Airport facility for more instruction.

Safety

April 27, 2023

NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.

Safety

April 27, 2023

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.

Regulations and Government

April 27, 2023

Worsening War Risks Could Push Insurance Premiums Higher

The conflict in Sudan is adding to the pressure and uncertainty for airlines and their insurers resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Airlines

April 24, 2023

Government: Jailed Walker Continues To Run Hansen Helicopters

The U.S. government seeks to freeze Hansen Helicopters' assets prior to John Walker's sentencing.

Regulations and Government

April 20, 2023

Skyryse Promises Affordable Automated IFR for General Aviation

The FAA recently determined that the FlightOS systems meets its means-of-compliance requirements, clearing a path to retrofit existing aircraft cockpits.

Avionics

April 18, 2023

SETOps Event To Probe Market Opportunities in Europe

Experts explain how Europe could more fully exploit EASA rules allowing single-engine turbine aircraft to fly commercially at night and in IMC conditions.

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2023

AINsight: Waiting for an FAA Letter?

Pilots awaiting FAA letters regarding medical condition reviews need to have some significant patience these days, given the complexities for such reviews.

Regulations and Government

April 14, 2023

FAA Warns about Muting TAWS Aural Alerts

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Avionics

April 11, 2023

SayWeather Adds Text, ForeFlight Delivery Options

The new SayWxAir service adds on-demand weather information via text message and the ForeFlight electronic flight bag app.

Safety

April 10, 2023

'External Cause' Cited in CJ Winglet Loss in Flight

A CitationJet landed safely after its left Tamarack Aerospace winglet broke off while in flight.

Accidents

April 3, 2023

NTSB Questions Wind Report in Runway Excursion Accident

According to the NTSB, a Hawker 800XP that overran the runway in Aspen, Colorado, tried to take off in a tailwind that exceeded the airplane's limitation.

Accidents

April 3, 2023