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NTSB: Aircraft Accident Fatalities Decreased in 2020

Fatalities from general aviation aircraft accidents decreased overall last year amid broad pandemic-induced reductions in flight activity, the NTSB said.

November 19, 2021

NTSB To Codify Spacecraft Mishap Investigative Steps

The U.S. NTSB is proposing to add a Subpart F (Commercial Space Investigations) to its Part 831 regulations covering accident investigation.

November 19, 2021

HAI Develops New Risk-assessment Tools

HAI has partnered with NGFT Solutions to develop new risk assessment tools tailored to the rotorcraft industry.

November 17, 2021

The Problem with Automation: Humans vs. Machines

Automation reduces workload, creates efficiencies and is highly dependable, but can present pilots with an unexpected, obscure, or highly complex scenario.

November 15, 2021

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L3Harris Analytics Maximize Connected Aircraft Capabilities

The SRVIVR25 series voice and flight data recorders by L3Harris bring safety benefits to aircraft operators.

November 14, 2021

Collins Sees Path To Spotting Pilot Fatigue

Collins and Seeing Machines are developing fatigue-management solutions using eye-measurements to evaluate pilot alertness.

November 13, 2021

Aircraft Manager Jailed for Illegal UK Charter Flight

David Henderson was jailed for 18 months for arranging the January 2019 flight in which soccer star Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson were killed.

November 12, 2021

Bizav Group Sees Dubai Airshow as Signposting Wider Recovery

International cooperation on illegal gray market charter has been stepped up, with leadership shown by the Middle East Business Aviation Association.

November 11, 2021

MD-87 in Runway Excursion Accident Had Jammed Elevator

The MD-87 involved in the October 19 runway excursion accident following a rejected takeoff at Houston Executive had jammed elevators, the NTSB said.

November 11, 2021

Industry Orgs Urge NEC To Delay 5G Deployment in C-Band

The industry appeal for deployment of 5G in C-Band followed an FAA bulletin calling for testing and reporting of possible interference of radio altimeters.

November 11, 2021

Congressmen Push for Helicopter Black Boxes

The Helicopter Data and Voice Recorder Requirement Act would require flight data and cockpit voice recorders in most models.

Regulations and Government

November 9, 2021

Latin Grammy Winner Dies in King Air Crash

A chartered Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed Friday in Minas Gerais, Brazil, killing 26-year-old Latin Grammy winner Marília Mendonça and four others.

November 8, 2021

BACE Helped BBD Leaders To Resume In-person Standdown

Bombardier's 2021 Safety Standdown—the 25th edition—attracted 200 in-person attendees and another 1,100 participants from 20 countries via webcast.

November 5, 2021

Equinox Charter Launches Flight Brokering Service

The UK-based company says it gives clients neutral advice on when to use airlines instead of private jets and prioritizes sustainability.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Bombardier Kicks Off Standdown with Leadership Change

Safety Standdown leadership is transitioning from Andy Nureddin to Chris Milligan.

November 2, 2021

Creating SMS Culture at the Pilot Level

Two helicopter operators exemplify the application of SMS concepts for a wide variety of mission types.

November 1, 2021

AINsight: FAA Should Get Serious about Alaska Safety

It’s time for action, not more studies, when it comes to aviation safety in Alaska.

Regulations and Government

October 29, 2021

NBAA Offering Safety Management Certificate Program

NBAA's new the certificate program is designed as an entry-level or mid-level path to expanding and demonstrating knowledge of safety management.

October 29, 2021

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2021

FAA Releases Final Alaska Safety Initiative Report

The FAA's Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative points to solutions to the state's poor safety record, but costs are an obstacle.

October 26, 2021

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