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HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program

The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs

The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.

Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador

"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is stepping down as the U.S. envoy to Montreal-based ICAO.

Regulations and Government

Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review

The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.

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UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021

None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.

AINsight: Marketing Aviation Safety

A safety management system for operators not only can reduce risk but also expand business opportunities.

Wireless Carriers Agree To Extend 5G C-Band Mitigations

Mitigations to prevent 5G C-band interference will continue while airlines retrofit fleets with filters, new radar altimeters.

NTSB's Graham Urges Collaboration on Small Operator SMS

NTSB member Michael Graham expressed concern about a perception of SMS being overly burdensome for small operators and says that view needs to change.

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Safety Summit

This is the sixth consecutive year that Jet Linx has held its company-wide safety summit.

Charter & Fractional

Bombardier Safety Standdown Set for November in Wichita

Bombardier today announced that it set November 8 to 10 as the dates for its 25th annual Safety Standdown.

Venturous Capital Acquires Aviation Safety Firm Wyvern

Private aviation safety risk management company Wyvern has been acquired by U.S.-based private investment firm Venturous Capital.

NATA Releases New Hangar Foam Guidance

The National Air Transportation Association has released a guide for hangar operators wishing to better understand the updated hangar foam requirements

Regulations and Government

Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets

An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.

Maintenance and Modifications

NTSB: Pilot and Controller Faulted in Fatal Crash

The pilot's failure to avoid a thunderstorm and ATC's failure to provide info about that storm were cited by the NTSB as factors in a 2019 turboprop crash.

Pilots Call on Wizz Air to Put Safety over Profits

Following recorded comments from Wizz Air CEO József Váradi complaining of flight disruptions caused by staff shortages, pilots' unions strike back.

Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport

Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.

Maintenance and Modifications

Travel Medical Emergencies: Expect the Unexpected

In a panel discussion at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, several industry members shared experiences and advice on medical emergencies.

AINsight: Is It Time for Cockpit Video Recorders?

Cockpit image recording systems have been a hot-button topic for more than 20 years, but the time for the FAA to require them might have arrived.

FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations

Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial.

Regulations and Government

Aviation Safety Network Plans Monthly Email Digest

Flight Safety Foundation members can receive a customizable daily accident digest email to become available later this year.

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