Safety

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Mar 4, 2022 - 11:43 AM
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.
Mar 3, 2022 - 10:07 AM
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.
Search and rescue helicopter in flight over a river and forrest terrain
Mar 3, 2022 - 8:23 AM
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.
Metro Aviation is assessing the benefits of weather cameras and the Icarus view-limiting device for pilot training.
Mar 1, 2022 - 12:00 PM
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.
Feb 28, 2022 - 12:06 PM
FSF Study Spotlights Frequency of Runway Excursions
Runway excursions, especially those during landing, were the top mishaps for corporate jets last year.
Feb 25, 2022 - 12:20 PM
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.
Cue Health Covid-19 health reader and results displayed on mobile app
Feb 25, 2022 - 9:59 AM
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.
Feb 24, 2022 - 12:16 PM
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.
FAA administrator Steve Dickson and GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce on stage at the GAMA annual industry media briefing held in Washington, D.C.
Feb 24, 2022 - 9:56 AM
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.
Airspace over Ukraine and neighboring countries has been declared unsafe.
Feb 24, 2022 - 7:37 AM
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.