Safety

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Best Practices in Checklist Design Account for Human Limitations

Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.

Safety

March 1, 2023

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.

Safety

March 1, 2023

AD Restricts Autopilot, Autothrottle Ops in Global Jets

5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.

Safety

March 1, 2023

Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

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CJP-FOQA Now Available for Citation Jet Pilots Members

Adoption of flight operations quality assurance post flight analysis by single-pilot jet operators can help drive safety improvements.

Safety

February 28, 2023

PC-12 Crash Is Third Guardian Flight Fatal Accident

Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.

Accidents

February 28, 2023

Cambodia Steps Up Training with CAE Full Flight Simulator

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.

Airlines

February 28, 2023

AINsight: Keep It Clean

The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.

Accidents

February 24, 2023

Skyryse Gets FAA Nod for FlightOS STC Applications

Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.

Avionics

February 23, 2023

NTSB Unveils Graphic Data Tool for Genav Accidents

The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.

Accidents

February 21, 2023

FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate

In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.

Airports

February 17, 2023

NTSB Preliminary Report Outlines Runway Incursion Near-miss

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.

Safety

February 15, 2023

USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2023

Latest 'Object' Shoot Down Closes Midwest Airspace

Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.

Regulations and Government

February 13, 2023

AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

AAIB Updates on Challenger 604 Loss-of-control Accident

An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.

Accidents

February 13, 2023

New FBO Conference To Debut in April

NATA is partnering with FBO management software provider X-1FBO on the launch of a conference aimed at the service provider industry.

FBOs

February 9, 2023

U.S. Air Force Considers Case For Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Flight automation specialist Reliable Robotics is conducting a feasibility study into how military transport aircraft could fly without a pilot on board.

Aircraft

February 9, 2023

AviationManuals Posts Solid Growth

Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.

Regulations and Government

February 7, 2023

PC-12 Captain’s Abrupt Turn Caused LOC-I Incident

An abrupt turn to avoid clouds caused a Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 to momentarily lose control while on approach to France’s Brive-Souillac Airport.

Charter & Fractional

February 7, 2023