Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Avionics

New KPWK RNP Approach Serves Windy City Arrivals

Approach offers a safer way to fly to Chicago Executive Airport when winds favor Runway 34
Final approach to Chicago Executive Airport's Runway 34
Safety

New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance

Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
FlightServ FBO at Trenton Mercer Airport
Training and Workforce

First Challenger 350 Simulator Approved in Mainland Europe

Axis Flight Simulation installed the Level D simulator at Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna
Bombardier Challenger 350 Level D full flight simulator
Safety

Million Air Dallas Launches Aviation Safety Action Program

Effort elevates safety culture at the business aircraft services company
Training and Workforce

Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim

Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely
Embraer Phenom 300 full-flight simulator at CAE Burgess Hill
Safety

NBAA-BACE To Bring SMS, Mental Health to Forefront

2024 has been a pivotal year for safety issues, NBAA says
Paul "BJ" Ransbury, CEO of Aviation Performance Solutions and chair of NBAA Safety Committee (Photo: Aviation Performance Solutions)
Charter & Fractional

AirCare1 Gets FAA Acceptance for Voluntary SMS Program

FAA recognition followed a 16-month review process
Learjet 60 AirCare 1 air ambulance interior (Photo: AirCare1)
Safety

AINsight: Is VNAV a Pilot’s Friend or Foe?

Automation can both help and hurt flight crewmembers
Safety

Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation

Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Honeywell Surf-A test aircraft
ATC

Demo Shows How Ground Control Stations Could Support eVTOL Flights

Honeywell and Frequentis conducted the flights in Austria during June
Honeywell ground control station drone trials
Regulations and Government

Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules

Document provides SMS guidance for Part 91, 135, and 121 operators
Aircraft

Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor

The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Bob Buddecke and Gwen Lighter
Rotorcraft

Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control

Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Skyryse Robinson R66 helicopter flight simulator
Aircraft

Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround

President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
Boeing Presidents Panel in London
Safety

LifeFlight Australia Patients Helped Climbs 11.2%

The not-for-profit company operates 11 helicopters and four jets
LifeFlight Australia
Safety

Boeing Insists It Is Making Progress On Safety and Program Delays

As the 737 Max safety saga continues, Boeing's Farnborough show presence is understated
Boeing Max line Renton
Fuel

Conidia Debuts Jet Fuel Contamination Test Kit

Simple onsite test provides quick results for fuel storage from tank to wing.
technician using Fuelstat One test kit
Security

New Protections Deployed Against Attacks On Navigation Systems

Russia and Iran are the main perpetrators of GPS jamming and spoofing attacks
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) ADA Anti-Jam GPS System
FBOs

Families of Idaho Hangar Collapse Victims Sue Contractors

Two workers assembling an FBO hangar were killed in the January tragedy
Boise hangar collapse
Safety

EASA Updates Guidance on Navigation System Interference

A safety information bulletin has been revised since the November 2023 edition
Article image
Safety

Opinion: Boeing Safety Charade Prompts NTSB Rebuke

Safety and quality assurance briefing leads to NTSB sanctions
Elizabeth Lund, senior vice president of quality at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, addresses reporters during a media briefing in Renton, Washington, on June 25, 2024.
Safety

VAI Conference To Delve into Air Tour Safety

The two-day event will be held in Hawaii, where air tour safety has been under a spotlight
Hawaii air tour with helicopter
Safety

Bombardier's Flight Attendant Safety Summit To Return

The second edition will help flight attendants and other aviation professionals expand their safety reach
Business aviation flight attendants
Training and Workforce

Aircare International To Open Las Vegas Training Site

Located in the CAE complex, it overlooks Harry Reid International Airport
Aircare sign
Rotorcraft

Hawaii AC Set To Further Constrain Air Tour Operations

Operators doubtful that new requirements will improve safety
man and woman in helicopter
Safety

Business Aviation Safety Still Has Room To Grow

Safety management systems could help avoid accidents and incidents, say experts
NATA Air Charter Summit Safety Panel
Training and Workforce

RateMyCRM Puts Pilots in the Feedback Loop

The software's creator was surprised to learn his leadership skills needed work
RateMyCRM Feedback system for pilots
Rotorcraft

Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest

Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Helicopter shooting fireworks at car
ATC

Flood Damage Disrupts Flights at Geneva Airport

Operations at the Swiss airport were limited to 70% on Wednesday afternoon
Skyguide ATC tower in Geneva
Security

Olympic Games To Bring More Bizav Traffic to Paris

Those heading to the summer games should expect long lines and lots of security
Paris