Safety
News and information on safety procedures and concerns.
Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.
The NTSB is looking into a "reported trim issue" that occurred before Challenger 300 N300ER experienced an in-flight upset that killed a passenger.
A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.
Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.
The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
5G cellphone C-band interference could cause problems with autopilot and autothrottle use in Bombardier Global jets.
A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.
Several accidents have shone a spotlight on the important role human factors play in the development of checklists.
Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.