Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Latest

CAE to Develop Simulators for Joby's eVTOL Aircraft

CAE will develop flight training equipment, including a full-flight simulator, for Joby's five-seat eVTOL aircraft that is due to enter service in 2024.

Overflight Bans Adding Time, Cost to Airline Routings

While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.

Vita Inclinata Returns with Hoist, Sling Load Stabilizer

The problem of how to stop a sling load from spinning has been solved by Vita Inclinata.

IATA Appears To Have No Plans to Expel Russian Airlines

The group says that it must put considerations such as dealing with canceled flight payments above a principled stance against Russian aggression.

Videos

More Articles

IBAC Updates IS-BAO Helo Practices, Moves into RPAS

IBAC adapted certain best practices in its IS-BAO standard to better fit helicopter operations and expanded the breadth of the program to include RPAS.

IBAC To Award Duo of Scholarships

The International Business Aviation Council is offering two scholarships for its ISBAO and ISBAH workshops through Women in Corporate Aviation.

Sumwalt Renews Call For More Helicopter IFR

Former NTSB chairman says low-level IFR route structure "needs to move forward."

No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean

There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.

Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.

EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

CHP Helo Equipped with Recco SAR Detector

The Airborne SAR detector can locate lost/injured persons who are wearing clothing or other items fitted with Recco reflectors.

IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.

Metro Embraces Camera, Training Technology

Metro Aviation works to improve operations through the use of supplemental technology including base weather cameras and Icarus IFR training devices.

FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions

Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.

February 28, 2022

Jet Edge Selects Cue's Covid-19 Test for Flight Crews

The Cue Health molecular self-test for Covid-19 provides results in 20 minutes via mobile devices.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2022

AINsight: Developing a Personal Proficiency Plan

Two terms often used interchangeably in aviation are currency and proficiency, but they are not the same and a pilot can be current but not proficient.

February 25, 2022

FAA, Industry Partner on Eagle Unleaded Avgas Initiative

Although the FAA-industry Eagle initiative aims to eliminate leaded avgas by 2030, unleaded aviation gasoline already exists.

February 24, 2022

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.

February 24, 2022

NATA, ACSF Forum Brings Call for Broad Safety Standards

Safety professionals gathered at a roundtable discussion hosted by NATA and ACSF to discuss a need for developing best practices across the industry.

February 24, 2022

5G Interference Spurs Helo Operators To Seek Exemptions

Helicopter operators file petitions with the FAA seeking exemptions to radar altimeter requirements in wake of 5G interference.

Regulations and Government

February 18, 2022

Copyright ©2024 AIN Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Content Policy