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Artemis To Fly Aboard Norwegian SAR AW101

Technology that transforms cell phones into rescue beacons to be demonstrated in upcoming search and rescue exercise.

August 16, 2022

Thrive Aviation Earns Argus' Top Safety Rating

Argus has awarded Thrive Aviation its Platinum safety rating, the award comes as Thrive is rapidly expanding its owned and managed fleet of business jets.

Charter & Fractional

August 15, 2022

NTSB: Pilot Incapacitated Before Fatal Citation V Crash

The NTSB found that the sole-occupant pilot killed in a January 2021 Citation V crash lost control of the twinjet after becoming incapacitated.

August 15, 2022

OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot

OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.

Regulations and Government

August 12, 2022

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Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.

Safety Summit Examines Runway Excursions

BASS puts a focus on runway challenges, and solutions for go-arounds, incursions, and other landing-phase risks.

Simulator Tests Show Value of Q-Alpha Alerting System

Skov Aero's Q-Alpha low-airspeed alerting system can give jet pilots crucial extra seconds to recover before stalling and losing control.

FAA Head Calls For a More 'Predictive' Safety Culture

Acting FAA Administrator Nolen stressed the role of data analysis in improving aviation safety.

AINsight: Who’s Responsible for Wake Vortex Avoidance?

For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.

EASA Clears Gulfstream G650 for Steep-approach Airports

The Gulfstream G650 business jet will now be able to operate at airports such as London City.

Universal Avionics Awarded $33M Contract on Boeing 737NG

The Universal Avionics ClearVision head-wearable display enables pilots to overcome degraded visibility during the day and night.

Smith Myers Debuts New Search and Rescue Tools

Marking its 35th anniversary, Smith Myers introduced new products for its Artemis SAR line that turn mobile phones into location beacons.

L3Harris Expands Training Capacity To Solve Pilot Shortage

L3Harris is investing in new training facilities and technologies and is calling on airlines to fund a strategic response to the critical pilot shortage.

Duncan Aviation's FBOs Earn IS-BAH Stage 3

Duncan Aviation's four FBO locations in the U.S. have all achieved Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.

RedTail Academy Grad Receives Internship at Baldwin

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has initiated an internship program and welcomed its first participant from the first RedTail Academy graduating class.

Crash Report Notes Flaws in ZeroAvia’s Test Process

An April 2021 accident stemmed from ZeroAvia’s flight-test team failing to review the risk assessment following loss of propulsion on previous flights.

EASA Part 145 SMS Requirement Takes Effect in December

EASA Part 145 maintenance organizations will soon be required to meet revised regulations that require implementation of a safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

ACSF Appoints New Staff, Board of Governors

The Air Charter Safety Foundation has added Robert Rufli as director of operations and made new appointments to its Board of Governors.

Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations

Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.

EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis

EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.

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