Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Headshots of Todd Weeber, Jessie Naor, John Brogan and Bob Rufli
Jul 6, 2022 - 10:23 AM
ACSF Appoints New Staff, Board of Governors
The Air Charter Safety Foundation has added Robert Rufli as director of operations and made new appointments to its Board of Governors.
Passengers on the right wing and in the slide/rafts prior to arrival of the ferries.
Jul 5, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations
Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.
Computer rendering of VTOL air medic aircraft in flight over European city
Jun 30, 2022 - 11:22 PM
EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis
EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.
Jun 30, 2022 - 3:22 PM
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.
Helicopter flight formation in flight
Jun 29, 2022 - 12:06 PM
FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs
The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.
Jun 27, 2022 - 11:42 AM
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.
C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger
Jun 27, 2022 - 11:07 AM
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.
Jun 21, 2022 - 11:08 AM
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.
Jun 17, 2022 - 1:51 PM
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.
Jun 17, 2022 - 11:33 AM
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.